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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's Sports Marketing: Targeted, Focused and Relentless
BNET
- 2009-11-23
VW is aggressively using sports marketing and sponsorships to promote its newer models, and to build awareness among fans. Soccer is a world sport and WV is increasingly involved in promoting it. by Jim Motavalli
VW to acquire bigger stake in Porsche
Financial Times
- 2009-10-20
Volkswagen on Tuesday said it would buy 49.9 per cent in Porsche's sports car business by the end of the year, a larger stake than originally planned, as Europe's largest carmaker said that overall sales in the third quarter had been "very good".VW said that it had agreed with...
VW and BMW voice unease at Magna plans
Financial Times
- 2009-09-15
Magna's plans to take a majority stake in GM's lossmaking European arm Opel triggered a backlash yesterday when German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW voiced unease over the deal and warned that they would review their business relationships with the Canadian car parts supplier.Ferdinand Piëch, VW chairman, said that Europe's...
Arnold Lays Off 40; Staffers Vent Anger Over Shop's Identity Crisis
BNET
- 2009-03-11
Arnold Worldwide announced 40 layoffs in its Boston HQ office, which has 600 staffers. That round of cuts comes after just under 50 layoffs in October. The move has triggered an outpouring of bitterness on Adweek's comments boards. (Note that Adweek.com continues its evolution from provider...
David Swallows Goliath: Porsche Buys Controlling Share of VW
BNET
- 2008-09-16
In a move that seemed preposterous when it was first proposed, little sports car maker Porsche has acquired a controlling share of giant mass-marketer Volkswagen, after a prolonged campaign. by Jim Henry
Volkswagen's U.S. plant may make Porsches, Audis
- 2008-05-16
Volkswagen's planned U.S. factory is likely to also make upscale Audis and Porsches, VW of America CEO Stefan Jacoby said Thursday. In an interview with USA TODAY, Jacoby said of the planned U.S. plant: "For Audi and Porsche, it would be an opportunity to add on...
VW's marketing takes another hairpin turn; Emotion-focused effort replaces the carmaker's short-lived value push.(News)(Volkswagen)
- 2007-06-04
Byline: JEAN HALLIDAY Byline: JEAN HALLIDAY
Cover Story: Parked up.
- 2007-06-01
Byline: Lillie Guyer As the auto industry retrenches in Europe and North America with job cuts, downsizing and plant closings, the supplier parks question also hangs in the balance. Supplier parks are clusters of suppliers located close to assembly plants to provide just-in-time supply...
Rear View: Ford's Announcement
- 2007-01-21
MEDIA speculation suggests that Volkswagen is interested in selling off some of its premium brands. After Ford's announcement that it wants to sell off Aston Martin, the VW group has followed suit according to media reports. Apparently Bugatti, the VW-controlled sports car maker who manufacturer the 1,000bhp...
VW prepares more management changes
- 2006-11-16
BERLIN AFP — Germany auto manufacturer Volkswagen plans more management changes imminently following the announced departure last week of of chief executive Bernd Pischetsrieder, a newspaper has reported. The executive in charge of the VW brand, Wolfgang Bernhard, would resign later on Thursday, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung said. Quoting "informed...
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