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» TRADITIONALLY , security products offering additional protection have primarily been available to van operators as aftermarket solutions . However , any customers purchasing new Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom vans can opt to have their vehicles built with upgraded protection already in place , minimising delay and matching the factory finish quality .
TVL Security manufactures the products at its headquarters in Brentwood , Essex , and ships them to Ford ’ s assembly plant in Kocaeli , Turkey , where they are fitted to the vehicles before being delivered to customers .
Laura Moran , Managing Director , TVL Group , says : “ To have Ford Pro vehicles coming straight off the production line fitted with our market leading portfolio of security products offers fleets and operators real peace of mind . Plus , there are no additional delays to worry about once the vehicle has arrived – it ’ s ready to go with all the extra security protection in place upon delivery .”
Paul Baynes , Special Vehicles Marketing and Sales Manager Europe , Ford , says : “ Our Ford Pro
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vehicles already come with class-leading security as standard . Now with our TVL relationship customers who require the ultimate level of security can select a range of security options available as factory-fit to suit their specific vocational requirements . At Ford Pro we ’ re really excited to see exclusive TVL security products available as a factoryfit Special Vehicles option now available at a dealer near you .”
TVL Security has worked with Ford Pro for several years with its patented Replock™ solution having been available as a factory fit option since 2018 . Replock is a high security anti-pick cylinder that prevents the driver ’ s door from being picked open and is compatible with all Ford conversions . It replaces the OE lock and is complementary to the existing vehicle security infrastructure , including the remote locking system .
And now customers can opt to enhance their protection
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further – with three new security pack options .
Designed by the TVL Innovation team – led by TVL Group owner Tony Powell – in partnership with Ford Pro engineers , each pack includes Replock as standard with additional products included on top , tailored to meet specific business needs .
The SlamHandle Security Pack features solid stainlesssteel latch shields on the rear and side load doors , which help to stop thieves from drilling through the mechanism to access the vehicle . Also , the side and rear doors automatically lock on closure – adding an additional layer of protection , while also being a time saver for multidrop drivers .
The HookLock Security Pack has been specifically designed to delay entry , ideal for those leaving valuable equipment in the van overnight or for a long period of time . Features include a front door loom guard , deadlocks on the driver
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and passenger doors , and hook locks on the side and rear doors .
Lastly , for the most powerful line of defence , the ArmourShell Security Pack offers the same benefits as the HookLock option but with the added visual deterrent of external semi-automatic locks on the side and rear doors , with anti-drill inserts and a hardened steel locking bolt .
To enhance the protection offered by the three security pack options , all customers will still also have access to the Ford-Pass Pro app , which complements the vehicle ’ s physical security features with real-time alerts if it detects someone trying to access your vehicle .
TVL Security is part of TVL Group , a privately owned business founded in 2012 and based in Brentwood , Essex . The company designs and manufactures leading vehicle security products supplying directly to vehicle manufacturers and the automotive market . Customers range from sole traders and SMEs to major fleets and vehicle manufacturers including Ford , which now offer factory-fit options for TVL Security products .
TVL Group is a vertical supplier operating in the UK supplying to the global automotive industry with business including vehicle security , precision engineering , metal fabrication , powder coating and van accessory installation .
www . tvl-ltd . co . uk
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