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VW Company Limited designs and manufactures stretcher trolleys that meet the needs and requirements of all their users. In 2003, we identified the need for a fully CEN compliant stretcher trolley within the UK. After considerable market research, it was agreed to design an all-new stretcher trolley, taking into account the requirements of all the relevant CEN & BSI standards, and the desires of the users. As part of the design brief, the ability to manoeuvre within confined spaces and passenger lifts was included, such that the stretcher trolley could be converted to wheelchair format. A single piece ambulance fixing kit was a pre-requisite; however the greatest design challenge proved to be meeting the maximum stretcher trolley weight parameter of 45kg, exclusive of mattress and belts. A completely new stretcher trolley design was developed, known as the MedAssist that utilises a fulcrum, as opposed to a scissor-lift arrangement; thereby allowing for a much shorter wheelbase, facilitating the wheelchair configuration and meeting all relevant standards and user requirements. We intend to continue to expand our product range with the Universal MedAssist stretcher trolley, a universal locking device and other improved medical equipment products. VW Company Limited founded in 1919, is wholly owned by the Newship Group, a long established privately owned British manufacturing group with assets of over 30 million and diverse interests both in the UK and Europe.
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NAICS Code Automobile Manufacturing: 336111
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VW seals ?3.3bn Porsche deal
Financial Times
- 2009-08-13
Volkswagen is to pay ?3.3bn ($4.7bn) for a 42 per cent stake in Porsche's main production division, the two German carmakers said yesterday as they thrashed out more details of a move towards a full integration.In a move that will amount to a rescue of debt-laden Porsche, VW will...
Volkswagen Saga: Major Short Squeeze
Seeking Alpha
- 2008-10-30
Trader Mark submits: We are obviously not involved with this "greatest short squeeze in history" as Volkswagen (VLKAY.PK) is on a German exchange and I wouldn't touch something this random and crazy with your 10 foot pole but some interesting developments - first Porsche (which is trying to buy shares...
Spike in VW Share Price Pounds Short-Sellers
BNET
- 2008-10-29
A giant spike in Volkswagen's share price means a lot of short-sellers, who were betting the share price would go down, were hoisted with their own petard. by Jim Henry
Fighting for their share of mar ket; Vauxhall, Ford and VW launch salvo at the credit crunch
- 2008-08-15
Byline: RALPH MORTON THE new Vectra replacement - the Vauxhall Insignia - was launched at the British Motor Show last month. It goes on sale in January next ye a r. It's more stylish and far more convincing than any previous Vectra before it. Hence the...
German state buys VW shares to retain blocking minority stake
- 2008-06-18
FRANKFURT AFP — The German state of Lower Saxony has bought 500,000 more Volkswagen shares to maintain its minority blocking stake in the biggest European car maker at about 20 percent, a statement said on Wednesday. "Lower Saxony wants to preserve its minority blocking" position, a spokesman for the...
Germany teases EU Commission with new draft VW law
- 2008-05-27
FRANKFURT AFP — Germany has decided to back a new bill that would retain state influence over Europe's biggest car maker, Volkswagen, despite staunch opposition from the European Commission. Several months of talks that raised tension within Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition ended in support for the state of...
Porsche ponders legal action against VW general assembly
- 2008-04-25
BERLIN AFP — The German luxury sports car maker Porsche said Friday it had formally opposed the results of a Volkswagen shareholders general assembly, a move that could allow it to later file a formal complaint. "We have opposed them. We are therefore keeping all our options open for...
VW director backs Porsche takeover as trade union protests
- 2008-04-24
HAMBURG, Germany AFP — The head of Volkswagen, Martin Winterkorn, addressed a general assembly of VW shareholders Thursday to defend an eventual takeover by the sports car maker Porsche despite union protests. "We are pleased that Porsche has said it wants to take a majority holding in Volkswagen," the...
VW general assembly sees heated exchanges on Porsche takeover
- 2008-04-24
HAMBURG, Germany AFP — Supporters and opponents of a mooted Porsche takeover of Volkswagen exchanged heated words Thursday in this northern port over proposed changes to how Europe's biggest carmaker is run. The discussion on amending VW by-laws was marked by fierce argument both in and out of a...
German state wants to keep minority blocking stake in VW: premier
- 2008-04-17
FRANKFURT AFP — The German state of Lower Saxony wants to preserve a minority blocking stake in Volkswagen to ensure the company's stability, regional premier Christian Wulff said Thursday in a press interview. "After the war, Volkswagen was destined to become a group owned by the people, with its...
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