Latest News
March 2010 - We have increased our Stock Holding
Moving our offices from within our warehouse into a newly constructed building has enabled us the space to increase our stock holding. And we haven't hung around. During the last month we have increased our stock range and stock holding by around a third. This will make our first time pick more successful and get the parts to you even faster.
February 2010 - Come and see us at this years CV Show
The CV Show is back at the NEC - April 13th - 15th. Now re-named The Commercial Vehicle Operator Show, it promises to be the place to be for deals and inspiration. Whether you are an existing customer or a potentially new customer, please visit our stand for a very warm welcome. You will find us just to the right of the main entrance to Hall 5, opposite Vauxhall. Our Stand Number is 5601.
January 2010 - New Parts Team Member
We would like to introduce to you a new addition to our Parts Team. Lois Pearson has moved across to Parts from our Accounts Department having worked for the company for over 6 months. In that time Lois has proven to be a very friendly and efficient individual and is currently undergoing product training. Lois’s role is in addition to our current team of Parts Advisors and has been appointed to maintain our high Customer Service levels during busy periods.
January 2010 - New Offices
Like everyone, we found 2009 a challenging year. However despite the economic climate we did not want to sit back and rest on past laurels so were determined to continue to move our business forward. As a consequence of this we made plans during 2009 to create new warehouse space by relocating our Parts and administrative offices into a new purpose built building. This move is now complete and provides us with the perfect space to maintain and further develop our service. The extra space this has created within our warehouse has allowed us to reorganise our picking and packing area for greater efficiency and increase our stocking levels and stock range.
November 2009 - We're 20 Years Old!!
We have just entered our 20th year trading and things have certainly changed during the last 20 years. When I set the business up in 1990 tail lift preventative maintenance was virtually unheard of, however with the introduction of LOLER in November 1998 and the improvement of general safety standards, most tail lifts are now well looked after. Time flies past so quickly and this year been a blur, which is probably a good thing considering how it's been such a challenging time for everyone. I would like to take this opportunity and sincerely thank every single one of our customers for their business throughout this year and throughout the last 20 years. David Conman MD
October 2009 - 40% discount* on all RSG Hoses
September 2009 - New Catalogue available for download
Our new 24 page colour brochure is now available for free download - just click on the link on the left hand side of this page. This colour brochure shows many fast moving tail lift and shutter parts and should be very usefull as a referance when away from your PC. If you require a quantity of hard copies of this brochure please let us know and we will happily forward them to you.
August 2009 - Coming soon...our new Catalogue
Keep a look-out for our new Catalogue which will be out this month. This will be available in hard copy and we will send copies out with parts orders. It will also be available for free download from this site. At x 24 pages long, it will show pictures along with part numbers of commonly used tail lift & shutter parts and will be very useful to use as a reference when trying to identify parts particularly when customers are on the road or on site.
August 2009 - RSG Parts on Special Offer
It was bound to happen....... Stock Control can be challenging to say the least and whilst we can't seem to keep enough on the shelf of a wide range of RSG parts, there are some parts which we find ourselves overstocked on. We aim to offer these parts to our customers at greatly reduced prices. Watch out for a new tab titled "RSG Parts - Special Offers", this will be located within the RSG index on the left of our website.
August 2009 - CV Operator Show website launched
July 2009 - CV Show for 2010 has makeover
The Commercial Vehicle Operator Show 2010 The CV Operator Show will take place next year from April 13 to 15 in halls 4 & 5 of the NEC in Birmingham. The following year will see the first of a new Commercial Vehicle Show series. The CV Operator Show is designed to promote best practice in all aspects of transport, distribution and logistics. Aimed at helping operators to optimise the running of their existing vehicles, the Show will enable exhibitors to present the widest possible range of products and services used in the day to day running of commercial vehicles of all sizes and types, with a particular accent on environmental impact, improved efficiency and profitability. Underlining the need for regular vehicle maintenance will be “Workshop”, where the latest diagnostics technology, replacement parts and service equipment for car and CV will be presented.
June 2009 - New Tail Lifts now held on Stock
We now hold a selection of new Tail Lifts on stock available for immediate delivery. Included in our current stock is a Ratcliff Palfinger Tail Lift RQ527 suitable for 3.5ton luton box vans. This lift can be fitted in 1 x day and does not require painting, (2080 outer column width). We also have a Dhollandia 1500kg Slider with an 1100mm platform complete with front Ramps & side ramps. Call Cliff Reeder on 01482 575555 for further details.
June 2009 - New Humberside Tail Lifts website launched
May 2009 - Increased demand for RSG Tail Lift Parts
Even with the economic downturn, Parts4taillifts.com says it has seen a significant increase in demand for Ray Smith Group Tail Lift parts despite it now being nearly 18 months since they went into receivership. “We have been delighted with our RSG Tail Lift parts growth over the last 12 months, with many new customers ordering from us,” said David Conman MD. “I feel these increased sales are partly down to the huge amount of RSG stock we now hold, and our ability to get the parts to our customers for the following day.”
January 2009 - CV Show 2009 cancelled
The Commercial Vehicle Partnership, comprising the SMMT, RHA and SOE, and the CV Show Committee, made up of the partners and representatives from the commercial vehicle and component sector, agreed today to cancel this year's CV Show scheduled for 28-30 April at Birmingham's NEC. "This was a difficult decision but, on balance, the right one. What we learned from this exercise was that despite a generally negative response to 2009, there appears a much more positive approach to 2010 which encourages the Partnership to set plans in motion for a show in April of that year".Said RHA Chief Executive Roger King.
January 2009 - Trust us to Deliver - so you can too!
We just got bigger...and this isn't due to the amount of turkey we have eaten over the Christmas holidays! Over the past three weeks we have significantly increased our Stock Holding for our whole range of Tail Lift and Shutter Parts and these levels will be sustained throughout 2009. This decision has been taken to allow us to give all of our customers an even greater level of support and service throughout 2009. In addition to this, our cut of times for the dispatch of orders sent from our National Parts Center is now 4.30pm with before 9.00am next day delivery also available.
December 2008 - Humberside Tail Lifts Ltd selected as one of the top 1% of companies in the United Kingdom!
According to the Who's who Publication of business elite. (www.whoswho.co.uk) Entry into this publication is by selection only and according to strictly determined financial and company performance criteria over the last 9 years. "This is a great acknowledgement for the business, particularly during these challenging economic times." Said Julie Conman, Financial Director, "Since my husband and I formed the business in 1990 we have always made every effort to make the business as efficient as possible and always run it on a sound financial footing."
December 2008 - We'll keep you up in the downturn!
With our genuine Tail Lift and Shutter Parts at the lowest prices. - Official parts agents for every Tail Lift & Shutter manufacturer in the UK - Our technical team will help you identify the parts you require faster - Huge stock availability, reducing your vehicles down-time
November 2008 - It's our Birthday.....Again!
Where has the last year gone? It only seems a couple of months ago that I stated that we were just entering our 18th year trading, now we are a year further on and we've just entered out 19th year in business! Time certainly flies when you're having fun! David Conman MD
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.