Refrigerated Vehicles
Refrigerated Vehicles (UK) Ltd, often referred to simply as RVL is a manufacturing company focused on the refrigerated vehicle industry, accounting for much of the demand for the UK, RVL has become a leader in supply and development of this market to a "exceptional" standard. It is situated in Squires Farm Ind. Estate, Nr. Framfield, East Sussex, England and has grown over the years since its founding in the early 1980s.
The company was founded by Ray Burridge, who has now retired and the company is now rn by his son, Paul. RVL has developed from not only a production company but a service company as well, offering breakdown support, refurbishment and repair for refrigerated vehicles.
Company history
RVL is a family owned and run business. In the early years, they specialised in welding truck bodies and floors via a mobile unit. They then went on to service and repair insulated bodies and refrigeration units, and to then carry out vehicle chassis replacements for a range of customers.
During the mid 1980s, having become more well known by the market as a expert and reliable service they were able to expand. This led to them being able to start building their first insulated bodies which would help the company to grow dramatically. Further expansion came with a move to new premises, this enabled them to fully expand manufacturing in the areas of van and vehicle conversions as well as building temperature-controlled bodies.
A large portion of the company's manufacturing focusses on the food home deliever vehicles, providing vehicles for a range of food retail companies, including; Asda, Sainsbury's and Kent Frozen Foods(Kff).
Products
RVL provides a range of products, including vehicle conception and design, building, implementation and a painting/graphics service.
Products available:
- Insulated Panel Van Conversions
- Insulated Box Bodies suitable for rigid chassis (3.5 tonne, 7.5 tonne, 13 - 26 tonne)
- Portable Cold Stores
- Bespoke Products (motor sport car transporters, mobile shops, dry freight vehicles, and more besides)
- In-House Panel Manufacture
- Panel Kits available for Export
- Ten-Year Construction Warranty
- ATP Class C Approval on Box Bodies and Vans
- Refurbishment and Accident Damage Repairs
- Mobile Bodywork Repair Service
- Damage Watch
- Paint Spraying Services
- Vehicle Graphics Service
- After-Sales Parts Support
- In-House Fridge Design and Consultancy
- In-House Fridge Installation
Services
RVl also offers mobile support for repair and breakdown support, with the addition of a second depot in Manchester and repair facilities at the main depot in the South East, the company is able to provide a nationwide service.
The capability of the RVL teams ranges from minor accident damage, through to total refurbishment and complete body overhauls. The ReDeSign and conversion of vans and other vehicles is a large part of the RVL workshop, known as one of the specialists companies for this service.
Recognition
"With outstanding ‘K’ factor values, we know we can trust these insulated bodies to work efficiently day after day." - Paul Clarke, Managing Director, Kff
"The RVL Brand has served us very well over the years. With hundreds of RVL Box Bodies and Van Conversions in our fleet, we can certainly vouch for the first class quality of its products." - Steven Bannon, Fleet Operations Manager, Brakes