Coleman Milne
Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2EE. United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1942
815600 Fax: +44 (0)1942 81511
Email: cmsales@woodall-nicholson.co.uk
Web: www.coleman-milne.co.uk
Neil Eggo of ML Williams in Ayr receives his new Saab fleet from John Haggerty, Area Manager of Coleman Milne.
Neil says he “is absolutely delighted with his new fleet” and looks forward to continuing his relationship with Colman Milne.
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This month see’s the release of the new, improved Coleman Milne Sure-Lift. The sure Lift can be installed into a variety of vehicles including the Mercedes Vito, the VW T5 Transporter and Vauxhall Vivaro.
Hydraulic cylinder lifts are replaced with electric four corner lifting mechanisms. The linear actuators make lift operations quieter. The twin decks are now finished with a new advanced material that is lighter, more durable, stronger and scratch resistant. It now also has storage for four stretchers.
The lift system is operated by controls that are mounted on the rear door or pillar. This can only be operated when the rear doors are open and the side door is closed, again this is built with maximum safety in mind. The new vehicle has ‘Magic eye detectors’ that ensure lift operation stops if the laser line on the lower deck is broken. Both of the new decks have 12 rollers, four adjustable coffin stops, folding bumper covers with slam lock action. At the rear of the vehicle warning lights are activated when the doors are open making it safe and discreet to use at all times.
Coleman Milne are seeing a huge demand for the vehicle that was launched earlier this month. ‘The Sure lift has evolved into an extremely smooth operator using the latest electronic technology, customers are really seeing the benefits of this new vehicle’ comments Area sales manager Graham Clow.
Here are the first pictures of the Coleman Milne Classic ‘in the metal’!!
Taken at the Bolton based factory, is an exclusive glimpse of the Fairlane Cardinal Classic hearse in its final stages of Developement .
The company have seen a record number of orders for the new model that is due for completion at the end of this month.
“The Classic has all the technical innovations of a modern hearse with traditional stylings, it has increased headroom and improved access for the bearer” comments Area Sales Manager, Graham Clow
If you require further information on the new Cardinal Classic range or to book your Factory tour please contact:
rosy.frost@woodall-nicholson.co.uk
During a hectic 3 days on the Coleman Milne stand at the National Funeral Exhibition our pictures show Southern Area Sales Manager Peter Potter & Mrs Sue Saville, President of The National Association of Funeral Directors viewing the new Coleman Milne Fairlane Mark 11 range of Funeral Vehicles.
Peter Potter recalls, ‘As a user of Coleman Milne products herself, Sue came across to have a look at the new Model of Ford Fairlane and it was really good to get her feedback as it was with all visitors to the stand. We have put a lot into the development of these two vehicles and to get to take in the opinions and see the reactions of our target audience first hand was an invaluable experience’.
Joseph Lymer & Son of Bucknell, Stoke-on-Trent have recently taken delivery of their new Ford fleet from Coleman Milne.
Established in 1956 the business is operated by Glen, Diana and Karen the 3rd generation of this independent family business in the Potteries.
All at Coleman Milne wish the company well and hope that the vehicles help to preserve long and proud history of personal service, care & respect for the deceased’s family offered by Jospeph Lymer & Son.
In addition to the much talked-about launch of the new CM Fairlane range there was one area of the Coleman Milne stand that was remarkably busy throughout the recent, three day National Funeral Exhibition at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire and that was around the CM Mondeo Removal vehicle.
The Mondeo removal vehicle was launched towards the end of 2008 and has sold steadily since it was introduced to the market place with many Funeral Directors citing the build quality, understated functionality, and professional appearance make the Mondeo the perfect addition to their fleet.
Group Sales & Marketing Director Geoff Hudson quotes, “the Mondeo Removal vehicle was a great success at Stoneleigh. We had a large number of Funeral Directors who looked at the car for the first time who commented on both the quality and functionality of the folding deck area. As a result of the show we have had a number of enquiries regarding the vehicle and look forward to providing a sustained number to new and existing customers over the next few months”.
The Coleman Milne Removal vehicle offers a high quality veneer deck which will accommodate a coffin over six foot or a Ferno type 24 style stretcher. The folding removable deck will also accommodate coffin stops and fittings for one or two coffins or stretchers and has an innovative quick release system for removal or access to the spare wheel. This vehicle also offers a number of seating options and when the deck is in use can offer unrivalled leg room for the driver.
CM Fairlane Mk 11 range unveiled at National Funeral Exhibition
Coleman Milne, the Bolton-based manufacturer of coach-built limousines and hearses, unveiled the latest addition to the Fairlane range of Funeral vehicles at the 2009 National Funeral Exhibition at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
The hearse and limousine, based on the 4 litre Australian Ford Fairlane were exhibited in both black and silver following a four month teaser marketing campaign that gave consumers a glimpse of the new vehicles as they were under development.
Sales & Marketing Director Geoff Hudson was pleased with the reaction to the new product quoting “There has been a tremendous buzz throughout the company during the development of the car with everybody from the guys on the shop floor and the engineers who develop the ideas through to the Sales and Marketing departments getting thoroughly immersed in the vehicles.”
The Fairlane range features a thoroughly revamped styling for both the Cardinal hearse and the Dorchester limousine, offering a radical progression to a more curvilinear aesthetic without compromising functionality, space and passenger comfort. Geoff Hudson continues, “the vehicles have been designed to act as the central focus in the ‘visual stage’ that is a funeral procession and the increased expanses of glass in the sides and roof of the Cardinal hearse achieve this effect with great success. Everybody at Coleman Milne is really proud of these vehicles and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who visited our stand at the National Funeral Exhibition for their feedback and continued support.”
Fairlane Dorchester Limousine
The Fairlane Dorchester Limousine offers a new choice in the UK market for funeral vehicles and features class leading passenger space, air suspension to rear axle and dual zone climate control to make the driver and passenger experience as comfortable as possible.
The Fairlane Dorchester has a 6 way power adjustable seating system. A raft of new technology includes a Reverse Camera, ABS, EBD and Advanced Traction Control.
Fairlane Cardinal Hearse
Coleman Milne’s stunning new Cardinal Hearse also carries a number of the technological advancements as the Dorchester, however, undoubtedly, one of the talking points of the show was the innovative single lift, power operated tailgate that allows bearers easy access to a large flat, full length deck with full size bearer seats.
In an exciting new development for Coleman Milne, a Classic version will be launched in September
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New Mercedes Fleet for R.E Tonkin & Son
This photo shows Eric Tonkin (funeral director) and grandson Mark Tonkin standing next to their new Mercedes hearse and limousine supplied by Eddie Marsden of Coleman Milne. Cornish funeral directors, R.E Tonkin & Son made the long trip to Bolton to a Coleman Milne open day in March to look for a replacement for their Ford fleet but were impressed with Mercedes build quality, ride and overall appearance.
R.E Tonkin & Son was formed in 1980 by Eric and since 2007 Mark has joined the business to learn the trade and take the business on into the future.
The new fleet will be kept busy with their own funerals as well as serving a number of funeral directors in south west Cornwall.
