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On Scene: Issue Thirteen (October 2024)

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Features in this issue

Expansion curve
R&S shares a formula for growth
Against all odds
J&A triumphs against adversity
In the pits
TotalKare’s total care for RS
Built, not bought
How Lee Briggs built a spec lift
A shining light
All the latest moves at Lantern

Cover Story

Natural selection

He only wanted to run a workshop… so what made JPW Commercials’ founder take on roadside recovery?

On Scene: Issue Twelve

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Features in this issue

The growth hormone
Yorkshire Rescue's meteoric rise
Force of nature
Debby Saunders' life in recovery
Niche market
RTS steers clear of the big boys
Yes, we can!
LM Recovery's DIY fleet strategy
Fire power
A cooling solution for EV blazes

Cover Story

Bear necessities

Neil Yates Recovery brings BJ and The Bear back to life with its flawless red and white Kenworth K100 Aerodyne.

On Scene: Issue Eleven

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Features in this issue

Heavy on the Horses
Updated FH boasts up to 780hp
Auto? No Thanks
RVS opts for a manual CF 8x4
Raider of the Lost Marque
Diamond Reo marvel restored
A World Apart
Light is right for Recovery World
Sliding Scale
Tilt-and-slides rule at CVS24

Cover Story

The Mission at Mellex

From plant hire and marine salvage to escort vehicles and heavy recovery, Mellex Group does it all.

On Scene: Issue Ten

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Features in this issue

Dynes Shines
Meteoric growth at Dynes Group
All the Bells and Whistles
Whatever the job, Bell's will sort it
Bearing a Breakdown?
KB's boss would rather face a grizzly!
Levelling Up
RNW on a drive to raise standards
Model Citizen
Chris Atkin's miniature marvels

Cover Story

Spirit of Scammell

Why Dave Crouch still rates anything with a Scammell badge on so highly, despite all the advances elsewhere.

On Scene: Issue Nine

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Features in this issue

Iveco eDaily
Towing the Company Line
On Point Recovery
To the Point
DJ Recovery
Making a Name for Itself
Tyres
In the Groove
Wards of Burnley
Recovery Ward
Westons Recovery
Best Weston

Cover Story

Set in Stone

Why Stoneywood's three founding partners would rather work on in recovery than retire to the golf club.

On Scene: Issue Eight

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Features in this issue

Recovery Room
DAF has recently completed the overhaul of its entire heavy truck range
Neat and Sweet
Jacksons Recovery keeps things tight
Hook, Line and Sinker
How John McConville came to leave behind his family background
Doing It His Way
Bedfordshire Recovery's founder, Ian Dominey likes to do things his way
Field of Operation
Field Services Recovery's Jon Caunt on being the boss

Cover Story

Recovering Well

Roger Dyson has announced an increase in production capacity and a tie-up with Polish recovery body manufacturer Tevor, as part of a move to get around the problem of long-lead times

On Scene: Issue Seven

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Features in this issue

Beasts from the East
Essel recovery equipment comes to the UK
No ditch too deep
Meet the heroes behind Hoddy’s Recovery
Seeking perfection
Derek Beahan puts service above all else
Solid as an oak
Caldicot keeps growing in every direction
Changing Lanes
Lanes proves its ability to adapt
Stack ’em high!
VanKit racks up some smart storage

Cover Story

Pure Gould!

Shiny metal doesn’t come in a more attractive form than Mick Gould Commercials’ stunning US-built fleet

On Scene: Issue Six

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Features in this issue

Mission accomplished
Quickmission shows off its new FMX
Throwing in the towel
Why GM Recovery boss gave it all up
A Pleasant outcome
Steady progress at Mount Pleasant
Blessed virgins!
Meet the newbies running DJ Spall
Dutch delights
First impressions of DAF’s new XD
Heading west
How Bill Jackson took on the USA

Cover Story

American beauties

What’s made classic American trucks both the fashion and the passion at Essex-based VG Nash and Sons

On Scene: Issue Five

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Features in this issue

Mix and match
We meet the diverse fleet at Kerr & Smith
Size is everything
AMS builds bodies fit for supersized cars
Cushion the blow
How Bill Jackson developed the air cushion
A rude awakening
The ‘Rude Boy’ behind RB Commercial
Diamond geezers
Red House celebrates 60 years of success
Smart at heart
How Saunders de-risks smart motorways

Cover Story

Freed by a Swede!

Donalds Bilbärgning handles a real smörgåsbord of recovery challenges in Sweden’s winter wonderland

On Scene: Issue Four

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Features in this issue

One big bounceback!
How Wreckers International made its name
Looking to the long term
CWT Group punches above its weight
The Thrillers at Millers
Why Millers of Longton loves its Volvos
Hand on heart
Honesty is the only policy at RD Avery
Man with a van
We salute the humble service van
Your flexible friend
Southern Recovery’s adaptable fleet

Cover Story

From strength to strength

Recovery equipment and bodywork specialist Boniface Engineering has climbed ever higher in the last 40 years

On Scene: Issue Three

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Features in this issue

Legendary move
How Bill Jackson started Wreckers International
Scottish stars
Ross’s Garage reveals why it favours Volvo
Gaining in weight
Recovery gets heavy for LJ Transportation
Childhood dream
Dibdale takes pride in its Peterbilt
Trip the light fantastic
Lantern Recovery staff reveal all!
Reinventing the wheel
Toad Towing tweaks its Range T

Cover Story

The perfect package

Roger Dyson reveals why, after 50 years, he’s now taking a much more holistic view of recovery vehicles.

On Scene: Issue Two

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Features in this issue

Dave Bland Engineering
Building the body beautiful
Ewen MacRae
Where the Skye’s no limit
Bill Jackson
Recovery legend in retrospect
Isis Rescue
Why we ditched the clubs
KD Bros
Yorkshire’s finest five decades on
Barry Devlin Services
Actions speak louder than words
Traceys Recovery
Where ‘light’ proves right

Cover Story

All in a day's work

Why recovery and planned vehicle movements are both part of the mix at one-stop transport shop CMG.

On Scene: Issue One

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Features in this issue

Alpha Recovery
Determined to succeed
E&S Motors
Where principles come first
Hough Green Garage
Driven by service
Sheriffmill Motor Company
Three generations strong
Frank Ratcliffe & Son
90 years of evolution
RS Recovery
Sticking to core values
J&J Conversions
Showing how it’s done

Cover Story

Hand-made hero!

How Steve Youngs of Syren still designs and hand-crafts heavy recovery equipment without the help of staff or computers.

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