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COMPANY NEWS VCS to produce new Volkswagen Crafter Dual Crewed Ambulance The UK’s market-leading ambulance conversion specialist, VCS, has partnered with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to produce the UK’s first Dual Crewed Ambulance (DCA) based on a Volkswagen Crafter. Akhter Computers, provider of customised computer solutions. The partnership will see Akhter selling Durabook-based solutions primarily into blue light and public safety organisations across the UK. Akhter aims to help UK ambulance organisations innovate by enabling them to adopt the latest rugged devices that can withstand the often harsh environments they are used. These devices can improve patient care and drive efficiencies • First Dual Crewed Ambulance (DCA) to be built to Lord Carter Review Specification based on the Volkswagen Crafter panel van. • VCS has worked diligently to ensure the vehicle operates under 4 tonnes. • Further details to be revealed when the vehicle is officially launched later this year. Using VCS’s ultra-lightweight Core Capture technology, the Volkswagen Crafter promises to have an operational weight of less than 4.0T, without sacrificing the strength, quality, and durability for which both brands are renowned. In addition, its operational weight will leave no need for ambulance services to compromise on the level of medical equipment they can carry (calculated at 285kg plus 90kg per person under the NHS SLA). VCS’s lightweighting technologies and manufacturing techniques means the 4.0T Volkswagen Crafter DCA can now be considered for front line emergency duties. Paul Croom, Sales Director at VCS, said: “We are delighted to be working with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles on our new Volkswagen Crafter Dual Crewed Ambulance. The fact that we can deliver this new ambulance is testament to the adaptability of our Core Capture technology and the ingenuity of our engineering and production teams and we are very excited to be able to offer the Crafter as an option for the NHS and private sector.” - even while budgets are squeezed. For example, the U11I is the only rugged tablet available today with the option of adding a second smart card reader and RFID reader via an expansion module. This allows for secure user authentication and the safe collection and transfer of sensitive data such as electronic patient records. This feature has proven essential in assisting ambulance crews, by enabling them to quickly access historical patient information, which may help treatment, and record a diagnosis Designed, developed and produced at VCS’s facility in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the first Volkswagen Crafter DCA will be officially launched later this year, when further details will be released. to be securely sent to the hospital before arrival. Alan Laffoley, CEO & Technical Director at Akhter comments; “Akhter has served the Ministry of Defence clients since 1985 and so understands the pressures of AMBULANCE UK - JUNE Durabook signs partnership agreement with Akhter Computers to extend reach into UK Blue Light and public safety sectors Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions manufacturer, has announced a distribution agreement with sourcing to the ‘best-value’ and ‘price-performance’ stipulations of government procurement guidelines. Durabook’s extensive customisation capabilities enables us to create more compelling solutions tailored to the varied needs of emergency organisations and deliver them in a timely way.” For more information please contact Akhter on durabook@ akhter.co.uk or visit https://www. akhter.co.uk/durabook/. 94 For more news visit: www.ambulanceukonline.com
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