Ambulance UK December 2021

COMPANY NEWS
NEW PRODUCTION LINE EXPANSION INCREASES
RHINO PRODUCTS’ MANUFACTURING CAPACITY
Rhino Products, Europe’s leading van accessory manufacturer,
has expanded its production capacity by adding two new
lines at its modern Ellesmere Port facility. The new lines are
dedicated to the manufacture of the highly popular SafeClamp
ladder clamping system, adding to recently enhanced
production capabilities across the business.
Rhino Products continuously invests in its infrastructure and personnel
to meet customer demand for its high-quality commercial vehicle
accessories. Recent upgrades include new manufacturing floors, offices
and other facilities. As part of this, the business has also hired a number
of new employees from the local area.
Forming the latest round of investment, the addition of two new
SafeClamp production lines has doubled production from 500 to
1,000 pairs a day. The SafeClamp is a one touch ladder clamping
system, featuring a composite beam structure and stainless-steel
anchor hook. The device is five times quicker than traditional screw
down ladder clamps.
To support this increased manufacturing capacity, Rhino has hired three
new production staff from the local area. The lines have been built on
a dedicated mezzanine floor and employ LEAN principles, with racking
and continuous improvement strategies in place to maximise efficiency.
“When building Rhino House, we ensured that alongside modern
office and factory spaces, we allowed for flexibility to facilitate our
ambitious growth plans. This strategy has allowed us to quickly meet
the growing market demand for our van accessories,” said Steve
Egerton, Group CEO.
As well as the SafeClamp, all of Rhino’s roof racks, bars, ladder handling
systems, steps, pipe carriers and rear door ladders are manufactured at
Rhino House. Furthermore, the modern factory facilities, which include
two mezzanine floors, also include expansive racking and goods-in space
for stock. All in all, this ensures product availability in the UK, Europe and
other export markets to meet customer demand.
Rhino has also hired a number of new employees from the local area.
Beyond the shop floor, Rhino House features a three-storey office
complex with modern facilities. With plenty of room for continued
expansion, Rhino can deliver its exciting plans for future growth with
confidence.
About Rhino Products
Rhino Products are Europe’s leading manufacturers of commercial
vehicle accessories, supplying van roof bars, racks, rear steps and
ladder handling accessories to both trades people and some of the
biggest named fleets around the world.
Headquartered in the UK, the Rhino brand has grown from humble
beginnings less than 20 years ago, to an international group of
companies with two UK factories and three further sites in the
Netherlands, Sweden and Poland. The group also includes the AVS
Steps Ltd brand, a leading manufacturer of ambulance and passenger
vehicle side steps.
For more information, visit www.rhinoproducts.co.uk
AMBULANCE UK - DECEMBER
Rhino Products, has expanded its production capacity by adding two
new lines at its modern Ellesmere Port facility.
The new lines will produce the SafeClamp, a one touch ladder
clamping system.
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