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June 2008 - Huge range of Ray Smith Group Tail Lift Parts now available.
Having now had 6 months trading history under our belts since the sad demise of the Ray Smith Group, we now have a much clearer picture of the market place. This has allowed us to bulk purchase popular lines and to build up our overall stocking levels. Our current stocking policy, which we have had in place for the last 3 months, is to purchase enough of an RSG part to last us the following 6 months. As a consequence of this we now have a huge wide range of RSG parts on stock and we are continuing this stocking policy which will ensure that these levels are sustained. An additional benefit of our bulk purchasing policy is that we can offer even greater savings on fast moving RSG parts. Please contact Dave or Andy on 01482 504444.
April 2008 - Quality enquiries for parts4taillifts at CV Show
At the CV Show for the fifth consecutive year, parts4taillifts said this year's event produced the highest quality of new enquiries yet. "It was great to see so many of our existing customers taking the time to come and see us whilst they were at the show," said David Conman, managing director. "I was also absolutely delighted with the quality of new enquiries we received. These could prove very significant to us."
April 2008 - Still the UK's No.1 supplier of Ray Smith Group Tail Lift Parts
Whilst price is very important in today’s market place, it stands for very little if a part arrives late or is incorrectly sent. The same applies when a customer is left wondering about the progress of their order, that is why it is crucial to us that our customers are kept updated. The one-stop-shop for all Tail Lift & Shutter Parts - No.1 for Service. Visit us at the CV Show this week stand 19-045, or call us on 01482 504444.
March 2008 - Visit us at the CV Show
The dates for this years show are 15th – 17th April, 8.30am - 5.30pm daily.
Due to the success that we have enjoyed at previous shows we have again increased the size of our stand this year. So if you are visiting the show and you operate or repair tail lifts or shutters please come and see us and discover the savings and benefits of dealing with this one organisation for all of your tail lift and shutter parts requirements.
Customers old and new are most welcome.
March 2008 - parts4taillifts purchase stock of RSG Tail Lift Parts from Administrator
In a move that will boost the confidence of many RSG Tail Lift operators and repairers, parts4taillifts have announced that they now hold a huge range of RSG parts.
Since the demise of RSG, parts4taillifts have been working tirelessly to establish new parts supply chains for the many RSG Tail Lifts that are currently operated by the UK’s haulage industry.
“Prior to Christmas we probably held the largest independent stock of RSG parts in the country,” said David Conman MD “Currently our stock holding is around 15 times that amount and now includes rams, PCB’s, controls, lift frames and platforms.”
parts4taillifts also continue to offer technical support for the full range of RSG Tail Lifts.
March 2008 - New Parts Dept. Staff
Chris Lane is leaving us at the end of the month for pastures new which are outside of our industry. Chris has been with us for 4 years now and whilst it is sad to see him leave I understand his decision and I, along with his work colleges, wish him and his family all the very best for the future.
As it is important that the replacement for Chris has a great deal of product knowledge, we have recruited one of our own Service Engineers to become a Parts Advisor. Steve Crossland has been working with us as a Tail Lift & Shutter Service Engineer for the last 4 years and will be making the move into the Parts Department from the 1st of March.
We are also delighted to announce that due to a continued and sustained increase in our Parts Sales, we have created an additional position within our Parts Department.
John Swallow will commence employment with us from the 10th March. John has worked within the motor trade all of his life and has over 18 years experience working as a Customer Service Manager. It is envisaged that John's Customer Services expertise will be fully utilised by the company in our drive to offer the very best in Customer Care.
February 2008 - Ray Smith Tail Lift Parts
We would like to announce that we are having a great deal of success in securing supply chains for Ray Smith Tail Lift Parts, a further announcement is expected shortly.
January 2008 - The Ray Smith Group - UPDATE
November 2007 - It's our birthday!...again!
Where do the years go? We have now just entered our 18th year trading and we have now occupied our current, purpose built site, for over 10 years. I still clearly remember painting the new workshop floor on a Sunday when my wife and my 2-year old son brought me some lunch. That cute 2-year old little boy is now going to become a teenager on his next birthday - which is Christmas day. (but that's another story!) Doesn't time fly! David Conman - MD
September 2007 - Promotions & Introduction
I am delighted to inform you that Andy James has been promoted from Parts Supervisor to Parts Manager.
Andy has now been with the Company for over 12 years and has actually worked within our Parts Department for around 2 years having previously been employed as a Tail Lift Service Engineer.
To allow Andy time to manage his new role and greater responsibilities Andy will now answer general calls from 9.00am, however he will be available if specifically needed.
Chris and Phill will of course be available to answer calls from 8.00am.
I would also like to introduce you to relatively new member of staff. Richard Fryer has now been with the Company around 2 months working as our Stock Controller. It is intended that Richard will now start answering calls during busy periods. I have been very impressed with Richard during his short time with us and although it will take time for Richard to become technically experienced he is fully competent to deal with more straightforward enquiries.
July 2007 - Coming soon.....shop online!
April 2007 - A Simple Guide to Tail Lifts.
October 2006 - A Simple Guide to Tail Lifts.
David Conman, MD of Humberside Tail Lifts,has been part of a working group, chaired by the S.O.E. This group,which includes representatives from SAFed, the Insurance Inspection Services, Del, Ratcliff Palfinger, Ross & Bonnyman, the Ray Smith Group and the Health & Safety Executive have produced a simple guide to Tail Lifts which provides information and legal responsibilities in the use, maintenance and examination of tail lifts. This guide is very easy to read and is in a simple question and answer format. It is envisaged that this document will be widely available throughout the industry.
May 2006 - CV Show 2006
March 2006 - Commercial Vehicle Show
We are delighted to announce that we will again be exhibiting at the CV Show (25th-27th April). Our Stand Number is 5129 is located in Hall 5 near the Volvo stand. Manning the stand this year will be David Conman, Cliff Reeder, Jennifer Thompson and Julie Conman.
If you are visiting the CV Show this year please drop in and see us, customers old & new will be most welcome.
If you require "fast track" entry tickets please let us know.
November 2005 - New Computer Systems
This new system, based around Sage MMS, will give us much greater stock control and improved efficiency. More importantly, we are extremely confident that it will assist us in not only meeting our customers needs and expectations but exceeding them.
November 2005 - It's our Birthday – 15 years old today!!!
It is amazing for me to think that it is 15 years ago to the day that Humberside Tail Lift Services, as we were then known, first started trading. I still chuckle when I remember saying to my wife Julie “There will always be enough work for me, but I doubt there will ever be enough work for a 2nd engineer.” 15 years on and we employ 22 staff, just goes to show how much I knew! - David Conman MD
October 2005 - Internal Promotion
July 2005 - New Director appointed at Humberside Tail Lifts.
After working for the Company for just over 4½ years, Cliff Reeder has been appointed a Director of Humberside Tail Lifts Limited. “In the relatively short time Cliff has worked here Cliff has become a major asset to our organisation” said David Conman “his dedication and commitment has greatly contributed to our continued success and the success of our relatively new parts4taillifts.com website. His appointment as Director is in recognition of these efforts and strengthens our position for the future.” Cliff Reeder joins David and Julie Conman, who founded the business in 1990, onto the Board of Directors.
May 2005 - Think Alternative Parts are Cheaper than Genuine – Think Again!!
“I have never believed in supplying or fitting non-genuine parts” said David Conman MD “although I can see why alternative/spurious parts may have been used in the past. It was because they were cheaper.” Not any more. Since parts4taillifts.com was launched in March 2004 more and more customers have found out just how competitively priced Genuine Tail Lift and Shutter Parts are from this organisation. “We know that on the vast majority of cases our genuine parts are now cheaper than alternative parts.” Added David Conman “Take also into account the “no win – no fee culture” which unfortunately appears to becoming more prevalent in our society, Genuine Parts has got to be the way to go.” To find out more about the savings which can be made on Genuine Tail Lift and Shutter Parts call David Conman on 01482 504444.