Warwickshire washer manufacturer cleans up with National Express

WARWICKSHIRE vehicle washing specialist Smith Bros & Webb has installed one of its most advanced automated systems at a Black Country bus depot.

The company has installed the Britannia Streamline at National Express group’s Pensnett depot in Kingswinford. The move is part of the company’s long-standing supply deal with the public transport group.

Designed and manufactured in Alcester, the Streamline is one of the most sophisticated in Smith Brothers & Webb’s product portfolio. The four-brush drive through is capable of washing all sizes of vehicles and can cope with volumes of up to 80 an hour.

Smith Brothers & Webb, which was established 70 years ago, makes all of its automated washing systems. The machines are used for buses, coaches, trains, trams, commercial and public service vehicles throughout the UK.
 
Mick Mullins, Head of Property UK Bus & Coach for National Express said: “With our vehicles out on the road seven days a week running to busy schedules turnaround times are very tight so it is imperative that we have a washing system that we can depend upon to keep our vehicles clean.”
 
Andy Barracliffe, Director of Smith Brothers & Webb, said: “It is a testament to the engineering quality of the Britannia range of washing systems that National Express has once again chosen it for a busy depot.
 
“The previous Britannia model that was used at Pensnett has lasted for 30 years and I am sure the Streamline will give them many good years of service to come.”