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With many of the latest generation of luxury coaches having windscreens over 2M tall, PSV glass has added an additional 5 new extra height Service Delivery Vehicles (SDVs).
These extra height SDVs will play a role in safely delivering, to Specialist Glass Installation Companies, the tallest windscreens European coach manufacturers have to offer, either now or in the future.
Two will be based in High Wycombe, two will be based in Manchester and one will be based in Glasgow, and to differentiate them on the virtual GPS tracking monitor at the High Wycombe headquarters of PSV Glass, they will be colour coded from the rest of the fleet.
The additional vehicles now take the fleet to over 100.
Using sophisticated virtual GPS tracking, PSV Glass is increasing productivity by the real-time monitoring of our fleet of service delivery vehicles (SDVs). The equipment has allowed us to plan efficient routes and work schedules which in turn have resulted in shortening journey times and reducing fuel consumption.
With a clear visualisation of every journey route, a guaranteed assurance can be offered to our customers, who may be expecting the delivery of an urgent glass part - a near accurate ETA.
A spin-off benefit has been to assist drivers to unfamiliar locations and the detailed reporting has made fleet management more effective.
Friends and colleagues throughout the PCV industry - from major operating groups, OEM vehicle builders and glass installation companies were amongst those well-wishers from PSV Glass sending birthday greetings to Nigel celebrating his sixtieth birthday.
Nigel who has been with PSV Glass since its early beginnings in 1987 assures us all that "there's still life in the old dog yet!"
PSV Glass, represented by Tony Hurndall and Martin Seaver, supported ALBUM 2009 with a Trade Stand Exhibition.
ALBUM (The Association of Local Bus Managers) is one of the highlights of the bus industry's calendar and this year's theme was 'Achieving Success', with the organisers looking to contributors to build on and share ideas.
Nik Andrews - Managing Director says:
"I am delighted to announce that Gary has been appointed to the Board of PSV Glass as Operations Director.
Gary has always controlled the 'Road' operations within the organisation and earlier this year he took control of 'Rail' as well. Those of you who work with Gary on any aspect of our business will appreciate and recognise his total commitment, both to the company and to our customers.
Gary's appointment to the Board is very well deserved and myself and the other Directors, are in no doubt whatsoever that Gary will continue to control and improve the services PSV Glass offers our customers.
On behalf of the Board of PSV Glass I congratulate Gary on this deserved appointment".
PSV Glass launched their new image 'We're pouring our energy into better Public Transport technology' at the NEC, signifying all the research and development that is continuing to go into advancements for better glass delivery services, improving filming methods and raising the standards in the Glass Managed Solutions schemes.
The enviable position of their stand, just inside the only entrance/exit, made sure that visitor's first and last impression of the exhibition was of PSV Glass's iconic image the 'pouring of molten glass' into PSV Glass letter blocks, which made a extraordinary backdrop to their open and pleasing stand.
The team enjoyed an extremely busy three days culminating in a press release by MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd announcing PSV Glass as their sole glass distributor in the UK for Neoplan and Noge glass and windscreens.
DSG comprising of Deans Door’s and Peter’s Doors has reached an aftermarket supply agreement and appointed PSV Glass as their sole stockist and distributor for door glass parts.
This will be of exceptional benefit to bus operators with either Dean’s or Peter’s doors on their vehicles giving them faster access to glass parts via PSV Glass illustrated colour bus schematics and the well proven PSV Glass Next Day delivery service.
The group seen here alongside the Dauer ‘Andretti’ Daytona Porsche 962 in the Group C workshops at the PSV Glass Central Distribution Centre in High Wycombe. For more details of Group C please visit www.groupcltd.co.uk
PSV Glass hosts the Christmas meeting of Arriva Midlands Engineering Managers, representing 14 bus garages and a fleet of over 800 vehicles
PSV Glass launch their new Glass Managed Solutions scheme ‘one’ – this is a truly one-stop-shop for all glass related products and services the industry has been waiting for, combining glass supply with glass installation services.
The Implementation Group (PSV Glass is a member) meets regularly and consists of representatives from TOCs (Train Operating Companies), ROSCOs (Rolling Stock Leasing Companies), the OE Train Manufacturers, and RSSB (Railway Safety and Standards Board).
ACOP1003 is designed to enable Duty Holders (Train Operators) to ensure that Safety Related Materials and Services procured for T&RS (Traction and Rolling Stock) are fit for purpose, and are the means by which the industry can consistently meet relevant obligations under Railway Groups Standards and other applicable legislation.
As partners of Plaxton, PSV Glass was invited to their Centenary celebrations at Scarborough on 21st April. During the day the modern Eastfield production facility opened its doors to the public; exhibits included a collection of old and new coaches.
PSV Glass supported the event with a trade stand, banners and a full page colour advertisement in the souvenir programme. The evening started off with pre-dinner drinks in the open-air convivial surroundings of the newly refurbished Scarborough Spa Complex; then the 570 guests, including local dignitaries, were led into the magnificent Ocean Room to attend the Gala Dinner and Grand Centenary Ball.
Top class entertainment included thoroughly entertaining opera singers, ‘The Three Waiters.’ Eastfield was once again open to the public on Sunday and the day concluded with a cavalcade of buses and coaches through the streets of Scarborough.
PSV Glass would like to give thanks to everyone at Plaxton for a fantastic evening and congratulate them on -
“A Century of Success”.
The MET PCV committee consists of members of London Bus Operators (Engineering), Metropolitan Police, TfL and VOSA. They meet regularly to discuss safety issues relating to London bus operations and share best practices in communication, CCTV, bus lanes, licencing, maintenance, vehicle testing and technical matters. PSV Glass were particularly proud to host the March meeting as in coincided with the opening of a new conference and presentation facility at High Wycombe. The meeting proved the effectiveness of the facilities, and we are already taking bookings for presentation events at the facility for 2007.
Plaxton Limited, UK’s largest coachbuilder, has signed a distributor agreement with PSV Glass for the full and exclusive distribution of Plaxton OEM glass products. The new arrangements mark a major step forward for customers with Plaxton vehicles; expanding the distribution network will improve the availability of genuine original equipment glass, available fitted from Bus & Coach Glazing, but now directly distributed from PSV Glass.
Commenting on the deal, Matt Shenton, General Manager Plaxton, remarked, “By its very nature glass is among the most vulnerable areas of any vehicle. Damage is unfortunate but an accepted risk nonetheless. With approaching 20,000 Plaxton vehicles in operation around the world, our priority is to keep them where they belong -on the road. PSV Glass has shown that a dedicated glass service does provide a faster, more efficient option for the customer to do just that.”
“Giving PSV Glass distribution rights to the OEM glass parts range, covering all our coach and small bus models manufactured in the last 12 years, has ensured our customers get the fastest response available and from the clear leader in the field.”
PSV Glass is Europe’s leading glass distributor. Established almost 20-years ago, they are a specialist supplier to the PCV industry, currently stocking over 78,000 windscreens, body glass and framed units.
Established almost a century ago, the Plaxton name has become a staple of the passenger transport industry in Britain and beyond. The large number of Plaxton buses and coaches in service around the world is testimony to the engineering which goes into every one of them.
I shouldn’t think anyone attending last weeks Euro Bus Expo 2006 exhibition at the NEC – the biggest and best yet - could have failed to notice the innovative and impressive PSV Glass show stand - not least because it was positioned right in front of the entrance of Hall 5!
The stand portrayed a pleasing, open and informal ambience, and gave our visitors a friendly and relaxed opportunity to meet all our team (see photographs below).
At the show we took the opportunity to:
- Officially launch this web-site
- Released details of a distribution agreement between ADL and PSV Glass (see below and photographs)
- Launched our increasingly popular and cost-effective, pre-filmed glass scheme
- Presented our tried and tested Glass Solutions Program
We had a fantastically busy time and were rewarded by the many approving and complimentary comments made by visitors, in particular of the PSV Glass service they had experienced throughout the past year.
We are now looking forward to next year’s exhibition where there will be many more pleasant surprises in store from Europe’s leading supplier of replacement glass to the passenger carrying vehicle industry
Alexander Dennis Limited has struck a partnership agreement that gives PSV Glass full and exclusive distribution rights to support ADL vehicles in the UK and Eire with replacement glass products.
Arthur Whiteside, ADL’s Aftermarket Director, commented: “Our aim is to constantly improve services and to make life easier for our customers. After a major review of the technical and logistical issues surrounding the supply of replacement glass products we concluded that a dedicated service would provide a faster, more efficient route.
“We then undertook an exhaustive review of the market and concluded that there was real synergy between our objectives and those of PSV Glass. As a consequence, we have now concluded an exclusive arrangement to work with them. This gives PSV distribution rights to our previous and current product ranges, including ALX, Pointer, President, Prestige, Palatine and Enviro.
“The benefits of this approach are many-fold but, notably, include reduced lead times and access to OEM approved products. There are also the advantages of order processing through a dedicated call centre supported by specialist, technical advisers”.
London operators, representing both bus and rail, along with TfL visited PSV Glass to consider the options available to help them tackle the endemic problem of scratched graffiti on glass. The team reviewed the current one-dimensional practice of polyester film application and were later presented with the latest, cost saving pre-cut 'peel and stick' film and pre-filmed glass solutions. Finally the team took a peek into the future by looking at the current research, led by PSV Glass, into the innovative developments taking place to combat this particular crime wave.
Bombardier Transportation, along with many of its customers, paid a visit to PSV Glass in High Wycombe to agree to a revised glazing procedure for Electrostar and Turbostar trains. The visit culminated in the actual breaking of a window in a Turbostar body side section and, following the new agreed procedure, replacing with a new window.
PSV Glass hosted a CPT Engineering Committee meeting. The purpose was to investigate what is technically possible in improving the safety performance of glass. Two papers were presented - the first considered increased penetration resistance of larger coach windscreens; the second highlighted the conflicting benefits between laminated and toughened glass for use in coach body sideglass.
Windscreens - Their Role in Penetration Resistance and Occupant Security
Nigel McClune, pictured on the right, is promoted to Sales Director and now heads up the UK sales team. Nigel began his career in the computer industry specialising in logistics and was one of the original management team joining PSV Glass in 1989.
David Best is promoted to Purchasing Director, having joined in 2001, following over 20 years working in the Bus and Coach Industry, with previous managerial positions at MCW and Carlyle.
Welcoming both on board, Nik Andrews, Commercial Director, commented that – “PSV Glass is currently going through an exciting period of growth and these appointments will strengthen our management team thus ensuring that we are even better placed to meet the increasing demands for replacement glass products from the Passenger Carrying Vehicle Industry”.
To complement our very busy Scotland delivery schedules, a vast customer support facility was officially opened at East Kilbride in July to take up the volume capacity of glass stocks needed to support customer’s vehicles for many years to come. The facility also accommodates technical service teams and sales support personnel responsible for providing local assistance to Scottish customers.
At the inaugural opening week, customers were given the chance to see the ‘behind the scenes’ activity of how PSV Glass process an order, pick the right parts and activate delivery, being always mindful of the customer’s timetable for getting a vehicle returned to service fast, following a glass breakage event.
Additionally, our Scottish customers throughout the central region will now enjoy all the benefits of a same day delivery service.
The Fire Service Inspectorate (FSI) requested PSV Glass to facilitate a demonstration of the timed breaking into laminated body sideglass to enable them to assess hazards and problems that could be encountered in an emergency evacuation incident.
Laminated bodyglass has been used in new trains built since privatisation to provide containment of passengers in the event of an accident. It was these windows that the FSI needed to ensure that they could access from the outside. Samples of each of the glass construction types, as used in all new trains, were prepared for the test by PSV Glass.
Representatives from the principal ROSCOs and TESCOs and from HMRI, RSSB, and Network Rail witnessed a practical demonstration by the FSI breaking into each of the sample windows using their tools and equipment, at the PSV Glass workshops in High Wycombe.
Recommendations and a DVD of the demonstration were circulated to Fire Brigades throughout the UK.
