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                   A bespoke electric vehicle for transporting clinical waste 
                    has recently been delivered to the Hotel Services department 
                    at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend.  
                  
                    
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                      The Cushman 340 tug - which 
                        is produced by Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, the Ipswich-based 
                        manufacturer of electric vehicles - has been supplied 
                        to the Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust by Birds Vehicle Solutions 
                        - located at Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan.  | 
                     
                   
                  Hotel Services' Nigel Radcliffe commented - "Initially we 
                    were going to fit a cab to our existing ageing vehicle, but, 
                    after discussions with Birds, it became apparent that a better 
                    solution would be a new, modern machine with integral cab. 
                    For obvious health and safety reasons, our staff are required 
                    to move clinical and other waste at all times - irrespective 
                    of the weather - so a cab ensures that they can operate effectively. 
                   
                  "We selected Bird's Vehicle Solutions as our preferred supplier 
                    because they were able to provide professional advice, a vehicle 
                    that fully meets our needs and they can provide that all important 
                    after sales support, quickly and efficiently."  
                  Richard Shelley, Territory Sales Manager at Birds added - 
                    "We are delighted to have won this business as it reflects 
                    our commitment to sourcing equipment that meets - and often 
                    surpasses - clients' expectations. Within our product offering, 
                    we have vehicles that can fit - or be adapted to fit - most 
                    applications."  
                  For further information, contact: 
                   Peter Driver, Command Publicity Ltd 
                    1 The Matchyns, Rivenhall End 
                    Witham, Essex CM8 3HA  
                  Tel: +44 (0)1376 535400  
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