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Think Service... Think Lawton. Index 4 Welcome 6 8 10 11 12 14 15 03 Welcome to Lawton Services Lawton Services Limited is a forward-thinking, family run business with over 50 years’ experience in the coaching industry. We’re one of the country’s leading specialists in luxury coaches, single and double-decker buses, with an in-depth understanding of the best ways to build, repair and renovate passenger transport and commercial vehicles. We started our business back in 1920 and we’ve been giving our customers expert advice ever since. Over the years we’ve built our team and our reputation, as well as broadening our services to include servicing and maintenance for cars and vans, vehicle hire, signs and graphics, a petrol station and even wrought iron craftsmanship. We’re members of the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association, Retail Motor Industry, and Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association, who recently awarded us their prestigious gold status to celebrate 50 years of membership. We’re also an approved repairer for most insurance companies, with ISO 9002 quality standards and a well-established training scheme for every member of our team. Our success is built on the strong relationships we’ve forged with our customers and suppliers, so we’re committed to doing great work, on time, every time. We’re within easy reach of all major motorways and are happy to offer you a delivery or collection service subject to availability. 04 05 Paintshop Bodyshop Parts Van Hire Signs & Graphics Service Centre Wrought Iron We’ve been spraying coaches, buses, double deckers, luxury deckers, Case Study - The Green Bus minibuses, cars, tractor units and The Green Bus is among a growing the vehicles themselves. Our vehicles commercial vehicles for over 30 years, number of transport businesses which turn heads wherever they go, and so it’s not surprising we’ve earned takes its visual identity very seriously. the people at Lawton play a key part ourselves a great reputation. Our fully Their Managing Director, Ian Mack, in that. time served paint sprayers have a huge explains why they choose Lawton: “The service we receive from knowledge of specialist techniques, “Every bus of ours is painted at them is very good. We can plan paint finishes and effects that can really Lawton for the simple reason that slots in advance and know that the transform your vehicle. the vehicles look stunning when they bus will be worked on and completed Before we begin any paint job, we return from the paintshop, and within the timeframe we agree. As assess what’s required and use our continue to look great for a long with many things in life, with Lawton experience to recommend the best time afterwards. you get what you pay for – we are a option for you. We begin by removing “We have invested significantly in demanding client who expects the any graphics, preparing damaged areas the visual appearance of our buses, best, and with Lawton I’m sure we and replacing panels if necessary. We get it.” then prime, spray and finish your vehicle and there would be no point in before applying graphics as required. allowing poor-quality paintwork on We’re experts in base coats, metallics, pearlescents, hard lacquers, After multi-coloured gradients, continental lines and water-borne products. We’ve an advanced, professional spray booth “We are a demanding and state-of-the-art Devilbiss spraying client who expects the equipment, and our specialist facilities best, and with Lawton mean large vehicles like double deckers and 15m coaches are never a problem I’m sure we get it.” for our team. Whether your vehicle is 20 years Ian Mack, Managing Director, old or brand new, we’ll treat it with the The Green Bus same care and attention, guaranteeing you a high-quality finish you can be proud of. Think re-sprays... Before Think Lawton. 06 07 Paintshop Bodyshop Parts Van Hire Signs & Graphics Service Centre Wrought Iron We’ve been providing a specialist coach qualified, with a sound knowledge of repair service to the coaching industry the industry based on the expertise Case Study - Elcock Reisen for over 50 years. Today, our large we’ve built up and passed down over Elcock Reisen is one of the most workshop is installed with the latest the years. They work on all types and forward-looking passenger transport high-tech equipment in six designated makes of vehicles, offering you a companies in the country, offering bays with powerful vehicle lifts. reliable, honest service, every time. British and Continental coach Every member of the team is This means we’re able to offer you: holidays, school and group travel, responsible for the quality of their ■ steel and alloy welding and coach hire. work and our workshop manager ■ fibreglass repairs We’ve been working with them carries out regular checks to make sure ■ manufacture and fitting of specialist for over fifty years, carrying out the we’re meeting our ISO standard. The stress panels majority of the body repairs and results speak for themselves – the ■ fabrication of locker door skins refurbishment their extensive fleet majority of our work is repeat business ■ air door repairs and conversions needs. We’ve also undertaken or recommendations from happy (from manual to air) paintwork, including adding their customers with whom we’ve built ■ toilet and servery fitting distinctive livery to coaches and great long-term relationships. ■ alterations for disabled access making repairs as required. All the materials and parts we ■ window supply and fitting “Lawton have always provided us supply are under full warranty. Our ■ electrical work, including with a first-class service,” says Mark team’s experience means we’re also entertainment systems and power Perkins, Operations Manager “The able to design and manufacture points for laptops staff are always helpful and courteous components for older vehicles if ■ refurbishments and coach interiors and nothing is too much trouble. They they’re no longer available. endeavour to complete work as All of our bodyshop technicians are quickly as possible, therefore reducing highly trained, experienced and the downtime on a vehicle. We would “Lawton have always have no hesitation in recommending provided us with a their services.” first-class service.” Mark Perkins, Operations Manager, Elcock Reisen. Think repairs... Before After Think Lawton. 08 09 Paintshop Bodyshop Parts Van Hire Signs & Graphics Service Centre Wrought Iron Paintshop Bodyshop Parts Van Hire Signs & Graphics Service Centre Wrought Iron We carry an extensive range of parts from leading manufacturers, We’re probably the cheapest place to hire a van locally and with 98% in stock at any one time, we’re here to reduce your “We have used Lawton for and we have a whole range of diesel vehicles available downtime and keep your coaches on the road. over 20 years for parts and at daily, weekly and long-term rates. For your peace of These include Plaxton, Vanhool, Jonckheere, Optare, Dennis mind, they all come with AA recovery roadside Alexander, Northern Counties, Salvador Caetano, Marshall, major body repairs. assistance, unlimited mileage and full insurance. Neoplan, Duple, East Lancs, Scania Irizar, Berkhoff, Bova, Wrights, We’ve got a great reputation across the region for Noge, Mercedes, Irisbus, Setra, Ikarus, Beulas and most minibus They are big on quality our flexible service and much of our business comes conversions (Crest, for example). and big on service at a from customer recommendations. Every vehicle is It’s not just items like locks and wipers we keep on site – we maintained by our expert in-house team so you can also hold the complex assemblies needed for major repair jobs, reasonable price. They give rely on it to get you wherever you need to go. as well as a large selection of older parts. In fact, if an older part us just what we need.” Our fleet includes: is no longer available, we can even manufacture it for you. ■ Luton vans If we’ve got an item in stock, we’ll despatch it to you by Ewen MacLeod ■ Luton vans with tail lifts for up to 3500kgs weight next-day courier as long as you order before 2.30pm. Director, AT Brown (Coaches) Ltd ■ Short wheelbase transit vans Our parts department is staffed by expert coach repairers ■ Ford Jumbo vans who all have City & Guilds qualifications and years of in-depth ■ Ford pick-up experience in the industry. It all means that their knowledge is second to none – and so is the service you’ll receive. You’ll need to be at least 21 to hire one of our vans and at least 25 to hire one of our minibuses. We’re sorry, but we can’t rent vehicles to over 75s or anyone with more than three points on their driving licence. “I would like to thank Ian at Lawton for his professionalism with supplying parts when dealing with our company.” “We hire from Lawton on a regular Geoff Scragg Director, Scraggs Coaches basis because of their prices, availability and reliability. They’re always helpful and go out of their way to accommodate us.” Think parts... Think Lawton. John Rawlinson, Macclesfield Railway 010 011 Paintshop Bodyshop Parts Van Hire Signs & Graphics Service Centre Wrought Iron Whether you need signs for your vehicles or your buildings, our team can Case Study - Bargain Booze design, manufacture and fit them for When Bargain Booze’s signage was letters. Ivory vinyl was used to replace you. We can produce interior and damaged in stormy weather, they the old graphics. The Bargain Booze exterior signs for a variety of settings, asked us to help them get back to team were delighted with the results.