Bromsgrove Logistics and AKFS

We were delighted when Bromsgrove Logistics chose us to build their specialist Isuzu 6,500kg GVW N Series Car Transporter. Our partnership focused on delivering maximum payload and unmatched durability, essential qualities for a thriving logistics business in the heart of England. 

Discover how our lightweight conversion helps this small-to-medium enterprise run more smoothly and profitably, all while keeping the quality and reliability of their vehicle movements top-notch. We’re really proud to play a part in their busy day-to-day world by providing a class-leading vehicle they can truly rely on.

A Decade of Partnership

Bromsgrove Logistics is a thriving, small-to-medium enterprise that specialises in the careful movement of all kinds of vehicles. They handle everything from everyday family cars needing transport to prestige models requiring extra gentle care. Day in and day out, their operation demands fleet vehicles that aren’t just robust but are meticulously designed to make life easier and more efficient for the drivers. 

This is why the working relationship with AKFS has lasted so long. It’s more than a transaction; it’s a friendly partnership, built on years of excellent communication and a shared commitment to quality.

The Challenge

For any ambitious logistics firm, the constant, challenging question is how to maximise carrying capacity without compromising legal compliance or operational safety. 

Bromsgrove Logistics identified the 6,500kg Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) sector as the perfect bracket. It offers a significant payload increase over standard 3.5-tonne carriers while still maintaining excellent manoeuvrability for operating in varied environments across the UK.

Moving up to the 6.5-tonne chassis only delivers a financial advantage if the subsequent body conversion is engineered to be as light as possible. Using a heavy, non-specialist conversion would immediately eat into that vital payload, defeating the purpose of the larger chassis and hindering profitability. They needed a vehicle that could consistently carry the heaviest, most profitable loads possible. They also needed assurance that the build would last, resisting the wear and tear that quickly degrades lesser-quality bodies.

This is the precise problem we specialise in solving. 

Our Solution

The vehicle Bromsgrove Logistics entrusted us to build was an efficient Isuzu 6500kg GVW N Series chassis, which we transformed with our bespoke Car Transporter conversion.

Choosing the Isuzu chassis was a sound decision, providing the ideal platform for a higher payload. Our role was to ensure that every single element of the bodywork added the least possible weight while delivering the maximum possible strength.

Engineering Lightweight Reliability

Our reputation is built on our ability to engineer class-leading payloads. We achieve this by focusing on lightweight construction, primarily utilising high-tensile aluminium in the build.

This advanced material selection drastically minimises the dead weight of the transporter body itself. The result? Maximum permissible weight is left over for the actual cargo, the cars that Bromsgrove Logistics is paid to move.

We ensure that the unladen weight is kept to an absolute minimum, translating directly into a higher profitable payload on every single journey. This focus on efficiency allows them to confidently take on heavier transport jobs that competitors might have to turn away, giving them a significant and quantifiable business edge.

Built for the Long Haul

A key element of our partnership is delivering durability and resilience. We know commercial vehicles endure a tough life. Our conversion is built to withstand it.

Our Car Transporter body features a robust, lightweight design, incorporating a fully galvanised sub-chassis to provide superior protection against corrosion, a major operational hazard in the UK. 

The usability and safety are prioritised in every detail:

Our precision-engineered ramps ensure a very low loading angle. This is critical for safely recovering and transporting modern, low-profile, high-value vehicles without the risk of expensive undercarriage damage.

The use of specialist construction methods means the body remains structurally sound over years of heavy use, minimising the risk of costly downtime and maintenance headaches.

We believe that when a customer takes delivery of one of our vehicles, they are receiving an asset that is ready for the road and will remain reliable, keeping operational costs low and ensuring high levels of service for their own clients.

The Value of a Specialist Partnership

Our relationship with Bromsgrove Logistics is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when a business partners with a specialist. It’s about more than just a sale; it’s about providing a precision-engineered tool that directly enhances their operational capabilities and profitability.

Bromsgrove Keeps Choosing AKFS

For Paul and the Bromsgrove Logistics team, the decision to return to AKFS for their newest vehicle was incredibly straightforward. It wasn't about shopping around; it was about relying on a relationship that has consistently delivered.

This history of successful, easy collaboration has cemented a deep-seated loyalty to the AKFS brand. It’s not just about buying a van; it’s about making a secure, long-term investment in a design that has repeatedly been proven to boost business efficiency. 

Paul’s previous experience with multiple Ultra Car Transporters, renowned for their class-leading payload capabilities at the smaller end of the market, had already set the highest possible bar for the quality he expected.

A Partnership for the Future

The truest measure of a company’s performance is the enduring satisfaction of its long-term clients, and Paul Melbourne’s easygoing, decades-long relationship with AKFS speaks volumes. It’s a genuine vote of confidence in a product that has been rigorously tested across Britain's motorways and side roads.

“We’ve been coming back to AKFS for over ten years now because the quality is simply unmatched, and frankly, the relationship is just so easy,” Paul says “From the very first Ultra Car Transporter to this latest Isuzu 6.5-tonne model, the build is always solid, the engineering is smart, and the team are fantastic to work with. They genuinely understand what we need: a dependable tool that maximises our earning potential and gives us zero headaches on the road.”

His fleet represents the powerful combination of a solid Isuzu chassis and the unparalleled, high-quality, lightweight conversion by AKFS, proving that business loyalty is best earned through consistent, friendly, and expert performance.

Why AKFS?

With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in manufacturing durable, long-lasting vehicles for a wide range of industries, from transport and traffic management to construction and landscaping, ensuring our customers return time and again. 

Get in touch with one of our team, for more information.