Engineering Students Get To Operate Rotating Recovery Truck

During late April, Chris Boughen of Saunders Recovery arrived at Easton College in the mighty Volvo FH-520 Globetrotter fitted with Millers 75 tonne rotating crane which was lovingly installed at Boniface Engineering.
This heavy duty monster is usually at home alongside the M25 ensuring that the road remains moving - but for a change of scenery the truck had made its way to the hidden gem in Norfolk’s crown that is Easton College.
The purpose of the visit was to help further educate the large number of students that the college houses, particularly the welding, fabrication and hydraulic principles that they learn on their courses and how they are transferable throughout differing industries. The truck ran demonstrations all day long, displaying the awesome power of the rotator as it swung the 7.5tonne potato harvester 'Bertha' high above the crowd. Chris demonstrated the art of 'slinging a casualty', balancing a load and then wowed the crowd with the use of 3 winches as he lifted and positioned the harvester into various poses.
The truck took pride of place in the large machinery yard in between the existing engineering workshops and the soon to be completed Agricultural Engineering Workshop

Another Delivery From Boniface’s One Stop Shop

Following its launch at the Professional Recovery Tow Show, Boniface has recently supplied this impressive Mercedes Actros to Gallows Wood Recovery via their “One Stop Shop”. Nick Curtin the M.D. of Gallows Wood, took full advantage of the facilities on offer - part exchanging an older vehicle, sourcing his finance using a special rate set up between Boniface and Singers Asset Finance and finally buying the Mercedes from Boniface. Since taking delivery of the new Mercedes, Nick has re-painted the vehicle to reflect his company’s image and colour scheme. He commented “although it’s only been on the road for a few days, it has already been hard at work doing some long runs into London and the drivers are all impressed with the vehicle”.  The Mercedes is fitted with an Interstater Mk6 and Maxireach Lowline H underlift. It also benefits from a Pioneer axle which gives it excellent lift and tow performance and a deluxe stainless steel body which will ensure the vehicle looks great for years to come. Gallows Wood is a long standing customer of Boniface and has always been impressed with the performance of the Boniface equipment. Alongside this new Mercedes, Gallows Wood run a Foden which is fitted with a Boniface Recoverer and a DAF fitted with Recoverer Trident and Lowline H boom. If you are considering a new or used vehicle or even thinking about trading up, why not give Boniface a call. They have an impressive selection of vehicles and can make the whole buying process simple and affordable. If you are looking to sell a vehicle, they even offer a free brokering service.

For further information or to see their current list of new and used vehicles, visit their web site at www.boniface-eng.com or call them on 01842 754232 where a friendly member of staff will be happy to help.

Richford Expands With New Vehicles And A New Depot

With depots in Alfreton, Cossall and Huthwaite working for both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Police as well as private customers and the more well known recovery clubs, Richford Motor Services are a busy operator. To compliment their recovery business, they also run some impressive workshops, MOT testing station and an insurance approved bodyshop all of which have a requirement for quality recovery vehicles to keep things moving. 

Due to the success of the business and as part of their continued expansion, Phil Richford recently opened another depot in Tuxford (Nottinghamshire) to cope with the extra work load. He has also added yet another two trucks to their ever expanding fleet of light and heavy vehicles, this time a Citroen based T35 transporter from Boniface which can be driven by anyone with a car driving licence without the need for a tachograph and a new Mitsubishi Canter fitted with 2^nd generation Champion aluminium slidebed from Boniface which makes light work of police jobs and everyday recovery. Richford Motors have owned and operated both types of vehicles for a number of years and have been impressed by their performance in both difficult and often demanding situations. Phil Richford commented “the T35’s we have owned in the past have provided excellent fuel economy which is an important factor in the current economic climate. They are also very simple to use and get the job done quickly as they are not speed limited. The Champion slidebeds have proven themselves time and time again to be tough and reliable. We use them in all aspects of the business from Police jobs to collecting and delivering customers cars for the workshop and bodyshop.”

BONIFACE OFFER 5 YEAR PAINTWORK GUARANTEE

Pictured is one of the first heavy units to have the Akzo Nobel 5 year paint guarantee, with Akzo Nobel paying for the cost of repair for any paint faults for 5 years, this is done on a sliding scale, and the items covered are: Significant colour change, Crazing, Cracking, Adhesion, Lifting, and Chalking. 
The nominated paint shops working with Boniface are all happy to carry out the stringent preparation and paint process required to meet the high quality standard that Boniface and Akzo Nobel insist on.
The nominated paint shops have bought into this scheme and have agreed to use Akzo Nobel products from degreaser right through to top coat and clear coat, giving body work that ‘car finish’ - something which is becoming more common on today’s high value vehicles. 
The paint process is laid down in a document that is sent to all the nominated paint sops which they must adhere to. This document covers the entire paint scheme from preparation of the body work to the final top coat and finishing, there are even differing work instructions for the boom to the body work and differing levels of preparation for inside and out side the lockers. Azko Nobel Auto coat products are used from the BT 800 degreaser through to the BT 800 Wash primer to the BT LV filler and P280 sand paper. The top coat is then applied which is Auto Coat BT LV 351.
As with all Boniface Heavy bodies Speed liner is fitted to the inside of the locker system, this gives the inside of the lockers a bright finish but with the advantage of being durable to withstand tough use. 
Pictured below is Wakefield Autos latest edition to their ever growing fleet, Lea Wakefield sourced the late secondhand chassis and Boniface fitted a Recoverer Trident H Low-line complete with Side-winder 3/1 and the new for 2011 Super Deluxe stainless steel body - brimming with features that have become a trademark of Boniface Engineering’s dedication to making the highest quality Recovery Equipment available anywhere in the world today. 

For more information on this new paint scheme or any of their products telephone 01842 754232

Boniface Engineering proudly handed over a batch of 4 Recoverer Tridents sold through their Finnish distributor, Lähdekorpi - Invest Oy. Matias, the CEO had owned a Century 7035 himself for several years and saw an opportunity to sell more recovery equipment in Finland and appreciated the quality equipment produced by both Boniface in England and Miller in the USA. Handing over 4 brand new units was the culmination of sales effort by all 3 companies, (Boniface, Miller and Lahdekorpi), and a stunning location in the central city of Jyvaskyla was chosen to take some publicity shots prior to the units heading to their respective locations throughout Finland. The Recoverers were individually specified but included the Boniface Lowline H boom, stealth flyers, robust aluminium bodies, extra heavy duty grids and numerous other features to enable them to cope with recovering the toughest casualties in the harsh conditions of a Finnish winter. To demonstrate his enthusiasm for the Boniface built product one of the owners even painted a Union Jack on the roof of his cab!

Thamesdown Transport of Swindon Wiltshire have recently taken delivery of this Vulcan V70 heavy duty Recovery unit, fitted out to the highest level with all the required equipment for safe and easy recovery of Busses and coaches in the Swindon area . Bob Gillespie of Thamesdown Transport specified the level of equipment at all the build stages and worked closely with the Team of Dedicated Engineers at Boniface .  

VISIT US AT THE TOWSHOW 30TH SEPT - 1ST OCT. TELFORD

Boniface - The One Stop Recovery Shop

Visitors to the Boniface stand will have a unique experience. For the first time ever, Boniface have teamed up with two other well known and respected partners, Tow Truck Trader and Singers Corporate Asset Finance making the whole buying and selling experience quick, convenient and pleasurable.

If you are looking for a new or used vehicle, there has never been a better time to come and talk to us. Not only do we have some great deals on new and used stock vehicles but through our association with Tow Truck Trader, we can offer an instant valuation of your part exchange. To take advantage of this facility, simply download the form from our web site, complete it and bring it along with some recent photographs of the vehicle.

Once you have decided on your new vehicle and received your part exchange valuation, Singers Corporate Asset Finance will be on hand to discuss your finance options. They have some exclusive deals and tailor made packages available only for Boniface customers at the Tow Show. Subject to status, they may also be able to offer deferred VAT payments, low deposit finance, low start finance and a unique part exchange scheme that will give you three months to try and get more for your trade in! You may even be able to sign up for finance and be accepted right there on the stand.

Products on display this year will include, Interstater, Recoverer Trident, New 3.5T Gen 2 Champion slidebed, New 5T VLA slidebed, New Century 4T slidebed, T35 transporter and F450 with Midnight Express. The following are stock vehicles that will be on display and available for purchase at the show:

BS16746 – Volvo FH540, 8x4 fitted with 2011 Deluxe body and Recoverer Trident

This impressive heavy duty truck features our new 2011 Deluxe stainless steel body which incorporates a host of innovative features like the new swing out chain and strop carousel, wardrobe style doors for easy access and stowage of your everyday items on the nearside of the vehicle in a single locker.  The Recoverer Trident features twin EN14492 compliant winches, a 100,000lb capacity top boom and the Maxireach Lowline H underlift boom. This vehicle will come “fully loaded” and ready to work straight after the show – all you need is your name on it! 

BS16829 – Citroen Relay 3.5T GVW fitted with the T35 transporter

With increasing fuel costs, the Citroen T35 has been a popular choice for many operators looking for the flexibility of a slidebed combined with a very economical chassis. The T35 includes a fully galvanised subframe, tough aluminium deck with initial low approach angle, and a 5000lb winch making it a great product for long distance recoveries or re-deliveries of both cars and motor cycles.

BS16691 – Renault Midlum 10-220 fitted with Gen2 Champion 3.5T slidebed and 2nd car lift

This Renault Midlum fitted with our 3.5T Champion aluminium slidebed is the perfect choice for everyday recovery work. The tough aluminium deck with low approach section easily copes with large vans and other heavy vehicles. It is tough enough to stand up to the demands of the busiest police schemes and offers a greater payload than its steel counterpart. The vehicle on display also includes a 1.5t capacity 2^nd car lift, hydraulic sliding 8,000lb hydraulic winch, LED lighting and numerous other accessories.

BS16698 – Iveco 120E25 fitted with 5T Very Low Approach Slidebed and 2nd car lift

Replacing our ULA product, the new 5T capacity VLA offers advanced features and greater payloads than ever before. Boniface are the only manufacturer utilising heavy duty braked motors in this kind of slidebed making this next generation of Very Low Approach Slidebeds safe to operate. The motors provide an instant stop function which prevents the bed from “running off” when the controls are released and allow the winch to be used from a partially demounted bed. The VLA has a fully galvanised chassis for improved equipment life and comes with a 2T capacity 2nd car lift and a sliding 8000lb hydraulic winch. This stock vehicle has an impressive loading angle that will easily load ambulances and vehicles with tail lifts as well as prestige or performance cars. It comes loaded with extras as you would expect from a Boniface show vehicle and is ready to work!

We have numerous other vehicles available both in stock and with quick build times. Make sure you pick up a copy of our latest stock list for further details

Boniface – “Nice people to deal with”

Take That’s giant robot has a Boniface.

It’s not everyday that you are asked to build a 20 meter tall robotic man for the up coming Take That concert tour.  So when said event transpired at Boniface Engineering on Christmas Eve only hours before the factory shut down for the holidays, the mood became even more festive. 

This type of project although peculiar was not totally unexpected.  When long time friend to Boniface Engineering Andy Edwards from the stage production company Brilliant Stages was still developing his idea of a giant robotic man he struck upon two key aspects, they would need a very large and very strong telescopically extending boom and a trailer to form the basis of the project.  Andy knew a man with both, so approached Mike Boniface with a proposal.

Boniface Engineering’s role on the project was to modify a Montracon trailer to accept one of their Century 1075 rotator recovery booms that would eventually become the back bone of the creation you see in the pictures. 

As you would imagine, show-business is an interesting and fast paced game but the excellent team of people at Boniface allowed them to deal with the large and slightly off the wall challenge set by the Brilliant Stages designers.  Firstly they had to modify the trailer from a fixed three axle flat bed trailer to a hydraulically extending two axle unit. They then installed telescoping air and electrical systems, a second lift axle and all the controls in the process to create the platform for the giant robot.  Then came the interesting part, Boniface are more than familiar with the installation of their  recovery truck booms but Brilliant Stages quite literally turned that on its head by mounting the 1075 Rotator Boom the opposite way up!  The Boom itself was a bespoke build for the project by Boniface’s parent company Miller Industries in the USA.  The boom was joined to a specially designed pivot which was fabricated at Boniface by their experienced fabrication team who relished the challenge, particularly when told that it may be the highest profile welding they would do in their careers.

The build has since been completed following collaborations with contractors including Hydrastore, Warren Services and Kinesys.  The giant robot, named “OM”, was pulled out on his trailer for rehearsals with the band at the beginning of May.

There was a great deal involved in the build and almost every department at Boniface was utilized.  Fabrication, body building, heavy equipment installation and finishing shops were all called upon to complete a job that all are very proud of and although the tour got off to a celebrated start on the day of the first show the guys at Boniface were all as nervous as expectant fathers.

Midhurst Engineering

Midhust Engineering of Midhurst West Sussex had a requirement for a versatile spec unit that would suit the company’s needs. Guy, Mike and Brian Morgan visited the IFRS show in Hungary earlier this year and were impressed by the various units demonstrated – particularly the little Ford F450.

The deal was struck with Brian over a drink or two and was sealed with a hand shake. 

The Ford F450 was fitted with a Century Midnight Express manufactured at our Chattanooga facility and shipped to the UK . Guy Morgan the operator of this unit specified the truck and equipment to a high level and has had many features added to make it a truly stunning vehicle. This truck will be on display at the European Tow Show in Telford on the 30th September and 1st October 2011 so come along and visit our stand to get some legendary Boniface hospitality.

Thamesdown Transport

Thamesdown Transport are one of the leading bus operators in the South West and had very specific requirements when specifying their new recovery vehicle. Thamesdown had long had a Vulcan V60 underlift machine on a Leyland chassis and were happy with the service this unit had given them over the years, so it was no surprise when Bob Gillespie from Thamesdown Transport wanted the Vulcan product again. Bob was very specific in his wish list and Boniface were able to build the vehicle to his exacting requirements.

A Vulcan V70 with a Euro style underlift and crosshead was installed onto his Scania chassis and a 2011 Super deluxe stainless steel body was crafted to suit the high Scania cab.

A host of specialist bus and coach equipment was fitted and stowed allowing easy access to ‘most used’ lift equipment through one door and keeping the day to day operating equipment to the nearside leaving the offside to house the recovery equipment suited to those bigger, less frequent winching jobs.

A new colour scheme was developed to which the sign writing will be added soon to finish off this eye-catching truck.

Fuel Efficient T35 Heads For Nottingham

Nottingham Breakdown were recently looking for a small, economical, cost effective vehicle capable of recovering small cars and motorcycles. Being a long standing customer they were already aware of the T35 aluminium slidebed produced by Boniface and after a brief discussion with their midlands based Sales Engineer, decided that the T35 was the ideal vehicle to meet their requirements.

This very useful Citroen based T35 transporter utilises OEM parts fitted to a new galvanised Boniface chassis which incorporates the body subframe keeping the overall height and loading angle to a minimum. Air bag assistors are fitted into the suspension with a small compressor and gauge fitted inside the cab giving the driver complete control over the ride and handling of the vehicle when loaded with a casualty.

The T35’s bed is manufactured in a similar manner to the larger capacity Champion slidebeds providing an exceptionally strong, durable bed. It also features the same low approach initial section which makes moving cars with low spoilers easy. Other standard features include rear ground contact rollers that prevent body damage, 5,000lb electric winch, work lights, chassis mounted locker box and cab mounted beacon. The bed and winch are fully radio remote operated for ease of use whilst keeping the operator at a safe distance from the vehicle.

As with all Boniface products there are a wide range of accessories available to fully customise the T35 to your exact requirements. For further information call them on 01842 754232 where one of their friendly staff will be happy to help.

Boniface Engineering in Germany

Boniface Engineering supported Miller Industries at its first representation at the IFBA - the German tow show in Kassel. The IFBA is seen in Europe as one of the most well established Tow shows in Europe. Boniface Engineering provided Miller Industries with two show trucks - a slidebed and a rotator to present to the crowd. The slidebed was a EURO CHAMPION with a 5 meter bed and a second car lift on an IVECO 70C17 Crew Cab truck which has a high payload and low fuel consumption. The other vehicle is the brand new Century Rotator 1140 with SIDEWINDER legs and four stage rear outriggers. This combination provides maximum stability with rotator power. The German and international recovery operators who visited the IFBA were very pleased with the products that Boniface Engineering had manufactured to their usual high quality finish.

"TRUST BONIFACE TO KEEP THE WORLD'S LEADERS MOVING"

On President Obama's recent visit to Ireland his official bullet-proof limo had to be moved from the airport in Dublin to his residence in Ireland. CP Commercials were asked to carry out this prestigious task and did so with ease using their four axle Boniface trailer, a simple task for this versatile unit and, judging by the aircrew’s reaction to the smooth and simple operation of the trailer, it was a successful operation. 

Remember 4 axles Carry MORE, see us at Bruntingthorpe for our exclusive Trailer Day on the 29th June 2011 where there will be trailers to view and use and experts on hand to discuss requirements and applications.

Contact us to receive your invitation, 01842 754232

Boniface Duo For Arthur Jones

Leicestershire based Arthur Jones Motors recently took delivery of two more impressive heavy duty products from Boniface to compliment their existing fleet. Being a long standing customer of Boniface, Arthur Jones Motors have been using products from both the Interstater and Century product range for a number of years and these latest two are no exception.

The first vehicle based on a Mercedes 1860 chassis is fitted with the Boniface 12.5 tonne capacity Pioneer axle and latest Mk6 Interstater with Maxireach Lowline H underlift boom. This combination provides not only exceptional lift and tow capacity but maintains a short manoeuvrable vehicle with extra long reach at over 4 metres to easily cope with any type of lift and tow situation.  Like many operators, Arthur Jones specified this vehicle to cope with their day to day towing work for which it is ideally suited. Fitted with a radio remote control and rear view camera it’s easy to raise and lower the underlift from in the cab whilst manoeuvring buses, coaches and other vehicles into difficult positions or on uneven ground.

The second vehicle is a DAF XF 6x4 fitted with the Boniface Recoverer Trident. This impressive heavy duty recovery unit has twin 50,000lb capacity winches, a long powerful top recovery boom rated at 100,000lbs capacity, flip over rear legs / spades for heavy winching, Maxireach Lowline H underlift boom and a deluxe stainless steel body, which was custom stowed to Arthur Jones’ specification prior to delivery, and a Stealth flyer. The Recoverer Trident is the choice of many professional recovery operators and is used in some of the most demanding situations all over the world. It is ideally suited to 3 or 4 axle chassis and may be used in conjunction with the entire range of Interstater accessories making it an extremely versatile piece of equipment. It may also be used in conjunction with the Sidewinder leg which provides extra stability and additional winching capacity.

For more information on either of these products or any of the other Boniface product range, call them on 01842 754232.

School Class at Boniface

It was a special day for a few lucky students of Wymondham College who spent an unconventional afternoon at Boniface Engineering. Ahead of this visit, Boniface Engineering has been working with Year 12 students at Wymondham College regarding the importance of a second language in today's business environment. As part of this "practical" course programme the students have translated the Boniface Engineering profile into German for the new website and a technical product data sheet. These exercises were to reinforce the benefits of a second language and how it might be used within a business environment as well as being a key advantage to securing employment in a very competitive job market. 

The students came to see for themselves how important the link is between language skills and technical knowledge and that you can use languages in many different employment areas (not just straight translating). The visit was conducted by General Manager, Jackie Rix and Austrian-born European Sales Project Engineer, Irvin Gaigg. Boniface was happy to provide a more practical insight to college students where the knowledge of technical words in a second language is of immense importance to, for instance, closing deals with international customers or suppliers. 

Red House say it's Champion

Red House Service Station recently took delivery of this impressive looking Mitsubishi Canter 7C15D crew cab as part of their ongoing fleet expansion program. The vehicle supplied by Boniface Engineering is fitted with a 3.5T Champion aluminium slidebed which has a fully galvanised subframe, 8000lb hydraulic winch with radio remote control and a rear towing attachment. The work lights, beacons and lockers were supplied by red house and fitted after delivery along with the striking sign writing which was also designed, cut and installed in house! The Champion aluminium slidebed has been well tried and tested over the years. It easily stands up to the most demanding of jobs and being an aluminium product also retains it’s clean looks and provides an excellent payload. For further details on the Champion slidebed or any other Boniface Product, call them on 01842 754232.

Another Trident For Kirklands

Just over 4 years ago, Melton Mowbray based Kirklands Recovery purchased their first ever Recoverer Trident from Boniface with twin 50,000lb winches and Maxireach underlift. Darren commented “Our first Recoverer Trident has performed exceptionally well and has easily coped with everything we have asked of it”. Four years on Kirklands needed another vehicle to compliment their existing fleet and so they gave Boniface a call.  As you can see, the result is this impressive Recoverer Trident with Maxireach Lowline H boom fitted to their DAF 95 XF chassis. This latest vehicle boasts the new 2011 Deluxe stainless steel body with Stealth flyer and the new Chain and Strop Carousel to name just a few features. It is also fitted with full radio remote control and was tailored to meet Kirklands exacting requirements. Fitted into the body were some custom stowages to make the day to day operation safer and more convenient for the operator.

To find out more about this vehicle or any of the Boniface product range, give them a call on 01842 754232

FREE TRUCK!

If you’re used to running a 7.5 tonne slidebed vehicle then buying a T35 is like being given a free truck! It’s a very odd statement to make but if you take a closer look at the figures it really does make sense.

Here are the facts;

The Boniface T35 transporter built onto a front wheel drive Citroen Relay chassis with 2.2 litre HDI 120 engine will cost you £24,500 + VAT. This includes all the standard equipment - the tough aluminium slidebed that allows motor cycles, cars and damaged vehicles to be winched onto the vehicle, a fully galvanised chassis and sub-frame, a 5000lb electric winch, a plastic chassis mounted locker box, a set of deluxe soft eye transporter ratchet straps, a beacon mounted to the cab roof and a pair of work lights.

The Citroen Relay comes with a 3 year / 100,000 miles warranty. According to the official fuel consumption figures from Citroen, (given in their brochure – click here to download), this model of Citroen Relay will average 32 miles per gallon. Given that everyone drives differently, we will assume a slightly lower figure of 30 miles per gallon.

If we also assume that the larger vehicle (possibly a 7.5 tonner or 10 tonner) will average 17 miles per gallon the Citroen will use 2549 gallons less fuel over the same 100,000 miles.

With diesel at £1.35 per litre, this 2549 gallons of fuel equates to £15,635.00.

It is interesting to note that for every 1p per litre fuel increases, this fuel saving increases by over £100.

It’s like being given an extra truck for FREE!

On the various web sites at the present time, there are 56 and 57 reg Citroens for sale at over £10,000 +VAT. If you assume that you sold your vehicle at 3 years old for £10,000 having done your 100,000 miles (which is easily done)  the vehicle has cost you nothing!

New Vehicle cost                         £24,500.00

Fuel Saving                                £15,635.00

Sale of vehicle after 3 years        £10,000.00

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                                                £25,635.00

For further information on this or any other Boniface call them on +44 (0)1842 754232.

Auto-Tec Go Lightweight

Auto-Tec of Port Glasgow in Scotland has added a Boniface T35 transporter to their fleet, delivered in time for the new 11 registration.

When Robert McKenzie, MD of Auto-Tec, was looking for a 3.5 tonne transporter he was looking for something that provided great fuel economy, good payload and was very easy to operate. The T35 ticked all the boxes.

The T35 is available with a whole host of optional extras to ensure it meets your exact requirements. As standard, it includes a galvanised chassis and subframe, 5,000lb electric winch, locker box, 2 work lights, beacon on the cab roof, rear air bag assistors with in cab compressor, a set of alloy friendly transporter ratchet straps and full radio remote operation for safety and ease of use.

With no ramps, a low loading angle and exceptional fuel economy, the Boniface T35 will make a profit from jobs where margins are really tight.

For further information on this or any other Boniface product, call them on 01842 754232.

Roy’s Autos Step up with 5t Euro carrier

Roy’s Autos of Mapplewell, Barnsley, have just taken delivery of this beautiful looking Renault Midlum 12 tonne crew cab vehicle fitted with the new Boniface 5t Euro Carrier Slide bed with Jige second car lift.

This bed was specifically designed to optimise the carrying capacity of a 12 tonne vehicle, providing a full 5 tonnes of useable payload. The aluminium extruded bed has been specially designed for the European market and meets all the requirements of tough environments all over Europe and beyond.

The 7m bed, rear air suspension and angled rear section of the bed provide a great loading angle to meet most requirements.

Roy Needham, MD of Roy’s Autos is over the moon with the vehicle, so much so that he has now ordered a second to add to his fleet!

For more information on this or any other Boniface product give them a call on 01842 754232.

Boniface Engineering Ltd. announces new website

Norwich , Feb 2011

Boniface Engineering Ltd is proud to announce the release of its brand new website with it’s new clearly structured design.

Boniface Enginnering Ltd has been supplying high quality recovery equipment worldwide for more than 29 years. Its goals include helping customers increase efficiency, maximising operational time and reducing cost. The new website is part of Boniface's goal to provide up-to-date information to their customers and be able to deal efficiently with customers' requirements.

In order to achieve these goals the website includes some new features - an ‘equipment in operation’ picture gallery, an operator’s picture gallery, a clear product range complete with photographs of each product to assist with understanding the specifications and a regularly updated stock list.

Boniface is hoping that the new website will allow customers to understand technical features more quickly and will be an information hub for recovery operators all over the world – log on to our facebook page (under the support tab) to make contact with all our friends!

In the future, the website will also be available in other languages including German, French and Hungarian.

To check out the website go to www.boniface-eng.com or for further information call Boniface Engineering Ltd at 01842 754232.

BONIFACE 5T EUROCARRIER ‘’BUILT TOUGH’’

The all new 5t capacity Champion Euro carrier has been launched with a number of new features to give the operator the edge in today’s tough market.  Strength and reliability are paramount with this product and are reflected in the build quality and design of this ‘built tough’ unit.

Heavy duty side rails, larger capacity deck planks, heavy duty galvanised subframe and 2t second car lift make this unit ideal for the 12t chassis range.  The 7m bed length and a full 4960 kg capacity enables this chassis/equipment combination the ability to cope with today’s large vans thus giving the operator the benefit of a multi-tasking vehicle capable of carrying a full range of cars and large vans.

Roy’s Autos of Barnsley, Yorkshire have taken delivery of the first unit and have added a number of extra options to further improve the versatility of the unit - including a sliding winch BS 14492 compliant and side mounted capstans for those interesting jobs off road. New style lashing rings are fitted to the bed making strapping the casualty vehicle down an easier task and, by adding extra lashing rings, giving the operator more flexibility when loading casualties.

BONIFACE – BUCKING THE TREND

So often we read in the paper that the UK imports much more than it exports and in particular the growing amount of imports from China; additionally we hear that China has overtaken Japan as being the world’s second largest economy.  Bucking the trend – the pictures show the first of 2 Rotators recently mounted onto Mercedes chassis despatched to Jiangsu Province in China.  This is not the first time Boniface Engineering have exported to China; working with a Hong Kong based distributor, Miller Rotators, both the 1075 (75t capacity) and the smaller 1060 (60t capacity) have been supplied into China for use on new roads and bridges – particularly in Jiangsu Province, which is one of the richest Provinces. This particular unit - a Miller 1060 Rotator mounted on a Mercedes 4144 8 x 4 chassis - was shipped out in January and a 1075 mounted onto the same chassis but also fitted with the Boniface Maxireach Lowrider H Boom will follow in February.  It is indicative of the importance the Chinese put on technical expertise, quality of build and high specification equipment that this Boniface/Miller/Mercedes combination wins over the local competition.  It is a combination that has proved itself over many years use on the roads and bridges throughout both Hong Kong and China.

Another factor which influences customers around the world to choose Miller products is the range of options and features that enable a product to be produced that matches a particular requirement or environment, for example, there are four types of front leg arrangements each with it’s own unique advantage. Firstly the original leg with the side extension tubes mounted above the chassis, this is the standard and the entry level stabiliser and only available in one size of outreach, 5.4m, alternatively there are two lengths of under slung leg the longest having a spread of 6.6m. The under slung, or H beam legs as they are known, allow the operator to work over the leg or to extend a leg below a crash barrier both features greatly adding to the Rotator’s versatility. The fourth style is the Sidewinder or XP leg, the original developed in the UK and subsequently adopted in the USA.  This leg will fit usefully on to shorter European 4 axle chassis, it is shaped to fit over the second steering axle and when deployed gives a huge amount of side winching capability.

There are also a wide range of winch options from which to choose. Boniface have installed and engineered products to have as many as 8 winches, each can be deployed simultaneously providing lifting, hauling, precise load management and increased stability. Rotators with 4 boom winches, possibly 2 x 30 tonne main winches and 2 x 10 tonne turret winches, can be used to control a roll.  In the hands of experienced operators we have seen casualties gently lifted from where they have crashed and carefully lowered back to a position to be towed.

Like most countries the majority of work done by recovery vehicles in China is towing, and it is the performance of the Maxireach or Lowrider boom, as it is branded in the USA, is another reason that Boniface wins business internationally, with 30 years of experience in making underlifts these low profile booms are the best available worldwide; the striking unit on the front cover is on active duty in Spain. Manufactured from the most sophisticated steels and fabricated in a unique way they reach over 4 metres from the tailgate and will lift 9 tonnes at full extension with only 70mm deflection.  Each boom is tested for lifting performance and deflection, it is the secret way that Boniface build these booms that limits the give under load.

Boniface has provided many products to China over the last 15 years and they are confident that for the reasons explained in this article and the reliability of the products that there will be more business in the future.

European sales boost for Thetford recovery trucks manufacturer

As reported in EDP24 - full story use link below

http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/european_sales_boost_for_thetford

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Boniface Introduce Exciting New Products For 2011

It’s a well known fact that Boniface are constantly at the forefront of  innovation within the recovery industry, producing products that are recognised and used worldwide by operators ranging from small one man operations through government departments and the military. Their R&D department has helped produce many of the now standard products used by the industry. Specific examples developed over the years include the Maxireach Lowline underlift boom which provides an impressive 9 tonnes capacity at a reach in excess of 4.2m, the 12.5t Pioneer axle which provides exceptional lift and tow performance when used with the Mk6 Interstater and the introduction of stainless steel into the fabrication of light and heavy recovery bodies eliminating the problems of corrosion which used to be a major issue within the industry. As you’d expect from a World Class manufacturer, there is always something new going on at Boniface and 2011 is no exception.

The Champion aluminium slidebed is another success story. Proving itself over the years the Champion slidebed has been used for club work, re-deliveries and on the most demanding of Police and Highways Agency schemes all over the country. It’s 3.5t capacity aluminium construction has proved tough enough to cope with severely damaged, burnt out and overweight vehicles whilst maintaining a good clean image for the operator.  Over the past few months, Boniface in conjunction with Miller Industries has developed a new Champion product. As you read this, the first new 5t capacity aluminium Champion bed is being fitted to a 12t Renault Midlum crew cab. This new bed will increase the carrying capacity of the vehicle by approximately 1,500Kgs over a comparable Chevron aluminium bed which up until now was the product of choice for this size of chassis.  The new Champion 5t bed boasts similar features to the 3.5t bed including a galvanised steel subframe, radio remote for the winch and a host of optional extras which can be used to tailor the product to your individual needs.

For those of you who require a Very Low Approach angle, Boniface are about to build the prototype of their new 5t capacity VLA slidebed.  This is a brand new engineering product undertaken by their R&D department to bring a fresh new design to the market place featuring a purpose built 5t aluminium bed in a range of lengths and widths suitable for the most popular 12-15 tonne chassis cabs. The new VLA will feature single lever operation, have a flat deck with removable side rails and  include as standard a fully galvanised subframe, manually sliding 8000lb hydraulic winch, 2t capacity 2nd car lift and offer a substantial increase in payload over other models.  Pricing information for this exciting new product will be available shortly.

There are numerous other projects under way that will be unveiled by Boniface during the course of 2011.

New T35 For Mount Pleasant Recovery

If you are looking for a small maneuverable truck that can be driven by anyone with a car license and returns around 30mpg then look no further than the Boniface T35.

Mount Pleasant Recovery have recently taken delivery of this great looking transporter from Boniface Engineering. They wanted a vehicle that would compliment their existing fleet by lowering  running costs on both long distance and local recoveries. The T35 is constructed in a similar manner to the larger capacity Champion aluminium slidebed so it's robust nature is inherent. It also features the same initial low approach angle section at the end of the bed to help with low spoilered vehicles and a galvanised subframe and chassis for prolonged equipment life.

Like many other operators around the country, we're sure that Mount Pleasant Recovery will have years of profitable service from this great Boniface product.

Another Champion For Wales

Sharon & Ian Mathews of Lynwood Garage in Aberystwyth were recently in the market for a new crew cab slidebed to serve their current AA and other additional organisation commitments. They were looking for a vehicle capable of moving 4500Kg vans and during a visit to a Boniface demonstration day at Bruntingthorpe, got a great deal on a new Renault Midlum fitted with Champion aluminium slidebed. 

Ian spent some time looking around the vehicle and was impressed by the numerous accessories and advanced features of the slidebed such as a low winching facility to the spectacle lift, a casualty winching off facility on the bed, full LED lighting including work lights, beacons and vehicle lights and full radio remote control. The vehicle was also fitted with the latest style of Boniface manufactured locker with up and over doors and built in stowages.  Sharon liked the overall look of the vehicle and after a short period of time drove a hard bargain with Lea Pearson, the Sales Engineer for their region and eventually the deal was done. Boniface delivered the vehicle to Wales soon afterwards and received a very warm and friendly welcome from Sharon, Ian and their staff. Both Sharon and Ian had very positive things to say about Boniface and the level of service they had received from the company.  Sharon was particularly complimentary about the excellent after sales service they had received when ordering parts for an older Century slidebed.  Visitors to this year’s European Tow Show can see their new large stainless steel slidebed lockers for themselves and discuss their custom stowage requirements with a member of the Boniface team.  Boniface always strives to exceed the expectations of their customers and always have a wide range of parts and accessories in stock. If you are looking for a new vehicle in the near future, or require parts for an existing one give them a call, after all Boniface are “very nice people to deal with”.  For details on any of the Boniface product range or current stock listings give them a call on 01842 754232

Sovereign Adds Another Boniface Product to Keep London Moving!

One of the most experienced recovery operators in the London region, Sovereign Recovery, have a wealth of knowledge at picking up buses – particularly when needing to move them swiftly - which is essential to keep London’s road moving!  The proprietor of the company, Doug Pope, is a recent convert to Boniface’s Interstater range of products.  He finds the low profile boom and long reach invaluable when having to extend below all manner of buses that he encounters during the course of his day.  His latest example is a particularly pretty Mercedes1848 that was converted to a 6 x 2 using Boniface’s own Pioneer axle - the independently air sprung trailing axle which reduces the rear overhang of a recovery vehicle; in fact, this well tried system has other advantages which Doug is now able to testify, these include – the weight transfer that manifests itself when the axle is lifted making the front axle lighter and the extra manoeuvrability around London’s often narrow and very busy streets that this system provides.  Sovereign have to get to the scene of a breakdown and move the casualty quickly, as a result they always specify Cab Command coupled with a rear view camera.  The driver of the recovery vehicle is able to lower the boom and reverse under the bus on arrival at the scene without having to get out of the cab - this significantly reduces Sovereign’s turn round times.

The presentation of Sovereign’s fleet of recovery vehicles is an important factor of Doug’s strategy; he knows that Boniface can custom build the bodywork to suit both the style of the chassis and the equipment.  When Sovereign’s striking graphics are applied to the vehicle the total impression given to potential customers is a useful aid in Doug’s marketing.  Boniface’s bodywork is all manufactured from stainless steel – something that has been standard for many years; this provides a durable foundation that will give Sovereign many years reliable service or excellent re-sale value.

Boniface products and Sovereign’s services are a significant factor in keeping London moving!

Trident For M8

M8 recovery of Hillington, Glasgow have recently taken delivery of this very impressive Boniface Recoverer Trident with maxireach lowline underlift, installed onto a Mercedes Benz Actros chassis. Alec, or Junior as he is better known to his many friends, commented that it was due to the excellent service that he had from his previous equipment that he did not look elsewhere when it came to deciding what he should put on the back of his new chassis. What makes this different is the airbrush work on the cab which is in memory of Junior’s niece, Mackenzie, who was so tragically taken last year at the age of 3. Our thoughts are with Andrew, Donna and all the family.