With more than 80 years’ combined experience to call on, our Innovation Team are at the forefront of research and development, using the very latest technology to bring you ground-breaking advances in vehicle security. With 3D printing and state-of-the-art, in-house testing facilities, we’re able to move from initial concept to real-word results with unprecedented speed.
For smaller pieces, this is the point our Precision Engineering Team take over. Whatever the problem, they can machine a solution. Working with the latest technology in our dedicated quality assurance room, our team ensure that every single part meets our impeccable standards of accuracy and security.
Peace of mind - from start
For larger products, we pass the baton to our Metal Fabrication department, who use cuttingedge techniques including laser cutting, metal folding and specialist welding to guarantee the highest level of production. This all takes place under one roof, making communication simple and assembly seamless.
Fittingly enough, it’s our Finishing Team who get the product over the line. Whether it’s powder coating, acid etching or a trip through one of our semiautomatic spray booths, we offer you more high-quality finishes than a World Cup final.
Then, with all the pieces ready, all that remains is to put them into place – and we do that too. ProtectAVan offers both onsite and nationwide mobile fitting services, just let us know which suits and we’ll do the rest. to finish.
Our Products
Plywood Lining
Plastic Lining
GRP Lining
Brown Phenolic
Chequer Plate
Plywood Racking
Metal Framed Racking
Modular Racking
False Floors
Storage / Toolboxes
Shovel Boxes
Livery / Graphics
Chapter 8 / Chevrons
Delta Bars
Modular Roof Rack
SafeStow - Ladder
System
Tow Bars
Rhino TowStep
TowStep Duo
Rhino SafeStep
Rhino Impact Step
Hot/Cold Sink
Small Compliance Items
On-Board Weighing Systems
Auxiliary Heaters
Hazard Lighting
Interior Lighting
Reversing Aids
Power Supply
Witness Cameras / DVRS
Alarms
Cab Conversions
Flatbed Storage
Fall Arrest Systems
Cages
Handles & Steps
ArmourShell
DeadLock
DoorKeeper
HandleGuard
HookLock
ProPlate
ProtektaPlate
SlamHandle
SlamLock
RepHandle
RepLock
Security Bezel
CATPro
LoomGuard
Spare Wheel Guard
Bonnet Shield
Anti-Scan Wallet
ECU Guard
Ignition Guard
OBD Port Protection
PedalBox
If you want to protect the inside of your van from shifting cargo, our plywood lining gives you all the cover you need.
Designed to keep your internal paintwork as good as new, our standard ply kits include 5.5mm sides and door cards, 9mm floor and wheel arch covers, and a brown silicone and metal trim finish.
And if you need something more substantial, we can work out a bespoke solution just for you. From doubling up on side panels to thicker floors coverings, all you need to do is ask.
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→ Complete inner lining of your vehicle
→ Protects internal paintwork
→ Bespoke solutions available
For those in the medical and catering business, an easy-toclean lining is crucial. Our light, plastic linings are designed specifically to give you that convenience as well as a lighter load on the road.
For the flooring and wheel boxes, you have the choice of plastic or 12mm plywood with a phenolic rubber coating. This gives you the best of both worlds, with a solid base to work from that’s easy-clean, anti-slip and water-resistant.
Either way, you’re covered.
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→ Complete protection for the inside of your van
→ Choice of floor coverings
→ Economical, lightweight lining for a lighter load
Transporting asbestos and hazardous waste is a tricky job and one that requires the right equipment – right down to the lining of your van. Our specially designed, carefully crafted fibreglass linings will stand up to being hosed down as often as you need.
From floor and side panels to partial or complete coverage of your van, you’ll find plenty of options to choose from. And if you need a completely bespoke box built from scratch, we can meet most needs. Get in touch to find out more.
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→ Specialist lining for hazardous waste
→ Easy to clean, fiberglass lining
→ Bespoke box built options available
Plywood is versatile, tough and hardwearing, but there are times when you need a higher spec. Wisadeck – or Buffalo Board as it’s also known – is a floor that offers more. It has a phenolic coating that gives you an easy-clean, anti-slip and water- and oil-resistant base to work from, and can be easily installed in place of a regular plywood floor.
Chequer Plate is a heavy-duty flooring that punches well above its considerable weight. An ever-popular choice within the utility and groundworks industries, it’s not difficult to see why.
The most hard-wearing flooring we offer, it handles heavy machinery with ease, giving you strength, reliability and one less thing to worry about.
If you need light-use racking to keep your van tidy and free up vital floorspace, our most popular option could be your perfect fit.
As well as bespoke racks crafted by our in-house carpenters to your exact specifications, we also have a range of readily available pre-designed kits tailored to the contours of the van. Get in touch to find out more.
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→ Free up vital floorspace
→ Pre-designed and bespoke options available
→ Lightweight racking for a lighter load
Strength, reliability, integrity - our full-welded racking units have it all.
We custom-build these units in-house to your exact specifications, before painting them black and boarding them out with plywood. A built-to-last investment, our clever design means you can reuse the metal frames at the end of your van’s life.
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→ Robust purpose-built racking
→ Custom built to your individual spec
→ Reusable, built-to-last metal frames
For those who need racking that can take care of the heavy lifting, there’s our Modular Racking option. MIRA crash tested, it gives you complete flexibility and incredible strength.
The units are bolted together with removable fixings, so even when your needs change, your racking doesn’t have to. Finished off in a grey powder-coated, chip-resistant finish, they’re built to last for the long haul. And if you need drawer and cabinet units, we can offer those too – just ask.
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→ Interchangeable units, giving you flexibility
→ MIRA crash tested
→ Reusable, built-to-last metal frames
When it comes to raising the floor, we’re raising the bar. Space is always at a premium, and false floors give you more, creating a clever storage compartment for sheet materials, ladders, pipes, folding work benches… whatever you need.
We can craft a solution to fit your specific needs, leaving enough space above for racking units and even putting in removable hatches to allow for easy access to the corners.
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→ Create space simply and easily
→ Ideal storage for extra-long material and equipment
→ False floor and racking option available
When you need to add an extra layer of security to protect your livelihood, our lockable toolboxes are the ideal solution. An easy and versatile option for anyone carrying the tools of their trade, from angle grinders and drills to cameras and surveying monitors.
We have a range of sizes to suit all needs and every vehicle, from small boxes, ideal for a CDV, to van vaults and larger units that can fit the full width of a flatbed van.
Of course, it’s not just valuables that need care and attention on the road. If you’re transporting volatile cargo such as gas bottles or chemicals, you’ll find a storage solution to suit, as well as a range of storage and toolboxes from other companies.
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→ Lockable toolbox for extra protection
→ Ideal storage for volatile cargo
→ Available in a range of sizes to suit all needs
Sometimes the simple solutions are the best. When you need to keep the tools of your trade safe and secure, rather than rattling around, our bespoke, open-top box is ideal for storing anything from shovels and rakes to spades and pickaxes.
It’s also made to your requirements. Simply choose between our hard-wearing metal-frame or plywood options and tell us where you’d like it to go. It couldn’t be simpler.
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→ Prevent tools from moving while in transit
→ Made-to-measure storage
→ Available in a metal frame or plywood
In an age where image is everything, we’ve got you covered. From adding a company logo to the side of your van to wrapping an entire fleet in eye-catching branding, we’re a one-stop shop with the experience to make sure you’re looking your best and ready to roll.
Our fully bespoke service includes individual quotes based on your specific requirements. Get in touch to find out more.
There are times when you’ll want to stand out from the crowd and others where it’s a legal requirement. We’ve got you covered for both.
For work on the motorway, dual carriage way and roadside, you’ll need red diamond grade/prismatic chevrons to the rear of your vehicle alongside yellow diamond grade/ prismatic side stripe and red reflective stickers to the inside of the doors.
Meanwhile, if compliance isn’t called for, we offer engineering grade [fluorescent yellow/reflective red] which gives you a cheaper route to take.
→ Bespoke service – from simple logos to full vehicle wraps
→ Eye-catching graphic branding
→ Available for all vehicles
Our vehicle-specific chevron kits are specially cut to work with a wide range of vehicles, giving you a simple, effective solution. All you need to do is state your option when you order – choose from full excluding windows [fitted as standard], full including windows, or lower half.
→ Fully compliant graphics for roadside vehicles
→ Cost-effective, all-budget options
→ Full or half-kit options – get in touch to find out more
When you need to make the most of what you’ve got, our Delta Bars are the ideal go-to. Available in 2, 3 or 4 bar combinations with load stops included as standard, these alloyed steel bars are lightweight and aerodynamically engineered to reduce wind noise and fuel consumption to a minimum.
We’ll also give you the option of Rear Rollers to help you load and unload ladders with ease and without damaging your rear doors.
Lightweight aluminium Rhino KammBars are also available. For a fully welded, heavy-duty system that’s quick and easy to install, the Rhino Modular Racks take some beating.
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→ 2, 3 or 4 delta bar combinations
→ Lightweight alloyed steel - minimises noise and fuel consumption
→ Eliminate door damage with optional
Rear Rollers
Bolted together in modular sections for adaptability and ease-of-use, each rack is finished in a textured, black powder-coat paint. Wind noise and drag is kept to a minimum courtesy of the full-width front aerofoil, while a full-width roller system helps to take the pain out of loading and unloading.
And if you need a solution with a lighter touch? No problem – we have aluminium roof racks to suit your needs.
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→ Robust, easy-to-install roof rack
→ Full-width roller system for easy loading and unloading
Faster, easier, safer. When it comes to loading and unloading ladders from light commercial vehicles these are the things you need.
With the SafeStow ladder system climbing onto the roof of your van roof is a thing of the past. Instead, gas rams do the hard work, saving you from heavy lifting and potential injury. Plus, with three versions available to carry single, double (two parallel) and extra-wide ladders, you’ll find a system to suit all needs.
→ Fast, easy and safe ladder loading system
→ Saves you from heavy lifting and potential injury
→ Available for a range of ladders
When you’re carrying extra weight, you need a tow bar you can trust. Each and every one of our vehicle-specific bars is type approved and ready to go. We’ve also gone the extra mile to give you extra choice. From standard 7- and 13-Pin electrical plugs with universal ball and pin couplings, to height adjustable and special couplings, all you need to do is ask.
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→ Safe solution for transporting extra weight
→ Wide range of trailer power options
→ Find the industry-leading brands all in one place
When you need easy access and room to manoeuvre, the Rhino TowStep gives you all the space you need. A large butterfly style step makes getting into the back of your van a breeze, while the unique design allows for a wide 110-degree turning circle. Simple to install, the TowStep fixes to your existing tow bar and comes in either a black or yellow finish with optional reversing sensors.
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→ Easy to install
→ Large step area for easy access
→ Gives you a wide, 110-degree turning circle
A versatile step which fits a variety of vehicles, this step fixes to the vehicle with a powder coated steel frame which is then topped with anti-slip plastic tread plates. The grated design allows debris not to clog the tread area when aiding the user in and out of the vehicle.
Available in yellow or black with optional reversing sensors.
→ Easy to install on a wide range of vehicles
→ Anti-slip tread plates
→ Optional reversing sensors for added safety
Never lose sight of the small stuff when it comes to protection. Those parking prangs and small knocks when loading can leave a big dent in your day – and your pocket.
The ImpactStep is specifically designed to protect your vehicle from low-speed impacts. Mounted to the vehicle on a steel leg with a rubber buffer shock either side, it’s been built to withstand life’s bumps and knocks, leaving your vehicle chassis unscathed by comparison.
Available with or without parking sensors.
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→ Rear vehicle body protection
→ Prevent damage from low-speed impacts
→ Optional parking sensors for added safety
Remove your reliance on below-par site facilities with our hot and cold handwash sinks. Compact and space efficient, the units are wired into your vehicle’s electronic system, which heats up the tank when the engine is running.
As well as Teal and Eberspächer sinks, with hot and cold or hot water only models, we also stock the DEB station. This unit dispenses a whole range of products to clean, sanitise and protect your hands wherever you are.
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→ Keep your hands clean on the go
→ No more reliance on below-par site facilities
→ Range of hot and cold water sinks to fit your needs
When it comes to health and safety, compliance is king. We’ve got you covered with a wide range of small items you’ll need. From 2kg powder fire extinguishers and first aid kits, to eye-wash units and vehicle warning signage. Whatever you need, let us know and we’ll take care of it.
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→ Make compliance concerns a thing of the past
→ Full range of health and safety compliant items
If you’re carrying a heavy load, you don’t want it weighing on your mind. The VWS kit fits on the front and rear axles of your vehicle and let you know the distribution of the load and, crucially, when you’re nearing your limit.
You’ll also get peace of mind with the most secure installation available – our bespoke brackets are the best to keep the sensors in place and worries at bay.
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→ Never lose sight of load distribution
→ Secure installation to give you peace of mind
→ Bespoke brackets work with sensors
There are times when you need your engine off, but the heating on. That’s when a compact diesel heater comes into its own.
Easy to install in the load area, it uses diesel from your vehicle’s tank to generate heat, which can then be ducted as you need. Rest assured, we’ll always use the dedicated fuel take off point when available.
And if you have a bigger area to heat, no problem – we have a heater to suit your needs.
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→ Keep warm even when your engine’s off
→ Easy to install
→ Wide range of sizes to suit all needs
When you need to be seen, you need lights you can rely on. If you’re carrying out roadside works, amber warning lights are a vital requirement that you can’t be without. From small Quad Flasher units mounted on your bumper, to fully loaded LED Lightbars with integrated stop/tail lighting, we’ve got everything you could need.
We also stock beacons from ECCO Group/LAP Electrical. If you’d like additional information on the range, get in touch.
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Be safe and be seen at night and in low light
Reliable lighting for roadside vehicles
Wide range available – get in touch to find out more
When it comes to lighting for your van, why scrabble around with your phone in your mouth when we can fit economical, low-power LED units to make life easier? Whether adding strip lights wired into your existing lights, or upgrading halogen lights to LED, we have plenty of options that won’t leave you in the dark.
And if you need something with a bigger reach, you’ll find directional LED Work Lamps, mounted either in or on your vehicle to throw some light on the situation.
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→ Don’t be left in the dark again!
→ Economical, low-power internal lighting
→ Wide range available – get in touch to find out more
When space is tight, reversing cameras really come into their own. Taking the anxiety out of a sometimes daunting task, they are a vital investment. Our range of reversing cameras come with dash- or mirror-mounted monitors and, on some vehicles, we can even integrate them into the existing screen/head unit for you.
For the majority of vehicles, we have a camera with an integrated brake light. That means you get all the factory-fit functionality with an easy, non-drill installation. Plus, we can also fit colour-coded audible reversing sensors to the front and rear bumpers. Just get in touch and we’ll do the rest.
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→ Factory-fit functionality with easy, non-drill installation
→ Range of mount options
→ Optional audible reversing sensors
From battery charging to angle grinding, if on-site power goes down, you can be left stranded. Our range of inverters will give you complete independence with a 110v or 240v power solution to power a wide range of equipment.
We can fit smaller models (100w to 600w) to the vehicle battery quickly and easily. For larger inverters up to 3000w (3Kw), or for use when the engine isn’t running, we recommend installing a separate auxiliary battery. Contact us to find out more.
Save time, money and stress with one simple addition to your vehicle. A camera.
Many insurance companies offer discounts for drivers with on-board recording systems. It’s part of the fight against “crash for cash” and other fraudulent insurance claims.
Alarms are a vital line of defence in the war against thieves, and we can help make yours the strongest it can be.
Our alarm modules have been specially designed to integrate seamlessly into your vehicle’s existing CANbus system. We’ll also fit interior ultra sonic sensors to detect window impact and movement inside the cabin as well as a bonnet switch to detect tampering.
All our alarms are Thatcham Category 1 accredited to give you peace of mind, and are operated with your manufacturer’s key remote so you’re never left fumbling for fobs.
→ Extra power supply for remote jobs
→ Keep working when on-site power goes down
→ Wide range of models – contact us to find your fit
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We offer a wide range of Witness Cameras as well as Digital Video Recorders with multiple video inputs making sure you’ve got all your angles covered with a 360-degree view. Plus, with their continuous recording function, there’s no room for operator error. Once they’re installed, you’re good to go.
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→ Integrates seamlessly into your existing system
→ Bonnet switch detects tampering
→ Thatcham Category 1 accredited
→ Stop fraudulent insurance claims
→ A simple way to save time, stress and money
→ Remove operator error with continuous recording
Tool storage needn’t be a complicated affair with a chassis cab.
Need a true load area? No problem. We’ll remove the rear seats and fit either a ply or metal bulkhead, before boarding out the remainder of the van allowing you to store your equipment easily and safely.
And for those of you who need to keep their seats in situ, we also offer chassis cab specific tool boxes. These are secured to the bed of your van offering secure storage without sacrificing seating.
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→ Keep your tools secure and safe
→ Create valuable extra storage space
→ Ply or metal bulkhead conversions available
On-site compliance is key, and falling from a flatbed can cause serious injury. To comply with site requirements, and keep you safe, we’ll supply and fit Fall Arrest Systems that protect you or your contractors when loading or unloading your truck.
From fixed-side systems to poles with secure straps running between them, we’ll fit whatever you need.
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→ Make compliance concerns a thing of the past
→ Protects while loading and unloading
→ Fixed-side or pole and strap systems available
When you need to maximise space in your chassis cab, cages are a great way to go. Mainly used in the waste management industry, our standard cage configuration consists of 2” mesh construction with an open-top roof, in a black, powder-coat finish.
And, because no two customers are the same, we offer a range of options. Whether that’s an enclosed roof, a lighter mesh construction, side-access doors or a galvanised finish, all are available on request.
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→ Maximise space in chassis cab
→ Carry large loads simply and easily
→ Wide range of cage configurations – get in touch to find out more
Get a grip on safety with our range of grab handles and fixed and folding side steps. A simple, effective and easy-toinstall way to help you get in and out of your flatbed quickly and safely.
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→ A simple solve for safety concerns
→ Easy to install
→ Wide range available – get in touch to find out more
