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
A Mellor Accessible Minibus conversion has recently been supplied to Dudley Council to add to their accessible fleet. Based on the IRIS bus 50C-17, it features side slide door, 14 Phoenix Hydra saloon seats with NMI Millennium legs, dual front passenger seats and it can fit up to 5 wheelchairs. Also it has an AMF BRUNS electrically operated slide out step, UNWIN tracking and the PLS Powermatic under floor tail lift.
A Mellor coach built based on the IVECO 50C-15 has been purchased by the HEDGEHOG – NORTH COTSWOLD COMMUNITY BUS ASSOCIATION LIMITED to add to their existing fleet of vehicles. The minibus can fit 16 Phoenix Blenheim fixed seats, powered single leaf glider door, in dash Eberspacher air conditioning unit and destination equipment to the near side top windscreen.
Bristol Dial-a-Ride has purchased 2 Mellor coach builts based on the IVECO 50C-17, with a 4.35m wheelbase. The vehicle has 16 seats or up to 6 wheelchairs using Phoenix Blenheim seats on UNWIN Springfoot mechanisms, a PLS Powermatic tail lift, power operated single leaf glider door and a Vancouver air conditioning unit ducted down the offside with a Turin system mounted at the rear.
Mellor has supplied Blackpool Council with an accessible coach built vehicle based on the IVECO 50C-15, 4.35m wheelbase in metallic silver. The vehicle features a sloping floor, Eberspacher heater, Vancouver air conditioning unit ducted down the offside with a Turin system mounted at the rear, power operated single leaf glider door, two emergency escape roof vents, bonded saloon windows. For an environmentally friendly feature, Mellor have fitted a PLS Powermatic access G-wise tail lift. This lift is built with ‘regenerated’ plastics, more environmentally friendly materials, locally sourced components, using biodegradable oil and has an overall weight saving of 15%. The vehicle fits 16 Rescroft Defender III seats using the Unwin HAL mechanism and can accommodate up to 6 wheelchairs.
West Lothian Fleet
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL has recently added 5 Mellor coach builts to their accessible fleet. Based on the IVECO 65C-17, the 4.75m wheelbase vehicle has been COIF tested which can accommodate 23 seats and can fit up to 6 wheelchairs. The seats used are the Rescroft Defender III with UNWIN Springfoot mechanisms with metallic paint each finished in a different colour. Another valuable feature of these vehicles is the Ratcliff RTP 50A inboard tail lift, with a 500kg carrying capacity and a power operated single leaf glider.
This June, Mellor has delivered 3 Vauxhall Movano Van Conversions into Falkirk Council to add to their accessible fleet. The Chassis were bought through Arnold Clark in Glasgow and have a dual front passenger seat with a side load door. The vehicles were also fitted with an AVS power step and VB rear lowering air suspension to accommodate a Portaramp clearway kick out ramp. The vehicles also have bonded windows, liftup roof vent and have a certificate of initial fitness. The seats have been supplied by Phoenix, and are mounted on the UNWIN Innotrax floor system.
Feel Good Factor at Mellor
London Hire has rewarded the confidence shown in the Local Authority sector by Mellor Coachcraft, by awarding them a contract to build 10 Sprinter Coachbuilt vehicles. Mellor, like many of its competitors faced the inevitable down turn in the Local Authority sector with trepidation. However, unlike most of the others, Mellor decided to be bold and invest in the business in order to be well placed when money is available to purchase vehicles.
The ongoing investment in Whole Vehicle type Approval continues on all product lines and Mellor are now close to having all products fully Type-Approved. In addition to this significant expenditure, Mellor have also developed the “Single Step Entry” low floor vehicle in partnership with AL-KO. In order to prove the reliability and integrity of this product, a “Whole life endurance test” has been carried out by an independent test house, the results being available for all to see on the internet at www.wholelifetest.co.uk
The feel good factor created by this approach is now reaping dividends and Mellor are delighted to announce the order from London Hire for 10 Coachbuilt Sprinters. Peter Moxom, London Hire Account Development Manager, commented, “With all the good things going on at Mellor and with their commitment to product development, we thought it was time to give them some business. This is a strategic move for us, as we have favoured other builders previously, but the time comes when it’s right to change” Alison Prince, National Sales Manager for Mellor, added “We are delighted that London Hire have decided to purchase from Mellor. It helps in justifying the massive investments the Board have made in the company over the last 18 months and the confidence we have shown in this sector.
Interior View
Mellor Vancraft has provided Bracknell Forrest local authorities with this incredible vehicle.
The saloon area features a front cabinet arrangement with water storage, and water collection systems, lockable roller shutter for front of cabinet, 26″ flat screen TV with built in DVD player, 4 off saloon speakers wired into TV.
To find out more visit www.mellor-vancraft.co.uk
Mellor Type Approval
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