Manufacturing
In addition to designing and manufacturing the Van Guard range of commercial vehicle accessories, Van Guard Accessories Ltd. has, for over thirty years, provided an exceptionally high standard of sub-contracting sheet metal work, fabrication and precision engineering to industries throughout the UK.
It is by utilising the knowledge and experience the company gained over this period of time, we have been able to develop new products and fabrication techniques to become one of the leading manufacturers of quality commercial vehicle accessories in the country. Our ethos is that we respond to the needs of our customers, creating products that you want, with the quality and reliability you demand.
To facilitate our expanding product range, an extra 10,000 sq. ft. of purpose-built factory space has been added next to our existing site at Exeter Airport Business Park. This has given us increased efficiency, productivity and enabled us to keep higher stock levels, ensuring that our customers receive the best possible product and service at all times.
At Van Guard Accessories Ltd. we pride ourselves on our commitment to customer satisfaction and always strive to maintain the highest standard of manufacture and delivery for all our products.
Van Guard Accessories Ltd is totally committed to quality, with regard to both product and service supplied. Our policy is simple:- "Quality not compromise".
To achieve a successful quality system our objective is to continually improve product and service to ensure customers are totally satisfied.
Resource in terms of people, infrastructure, plant and equipment is the key to quality. We believe that we are second to non in our commitment to development of resource. Staff are highly skilled and we have a continual program of staff development.
Investment in infrastructure, plant and equipment over the years bears testament to our objective of providing quality products on time and competitively.
We have set out the following objectives for our business, and they are closely monitored, reviewed and updated.
1. A Satisfied customer, whether that customer is internal or external.
2. A close relationship with customers, gathering feedback to obtain a clear understanding of market requirements, and a timely response to fulfil those needs.
3. A close working relationship with our suppliers so they understand our needs and we understand theirs.
4. Efficient use of resources through training, planning and good management
5. Reduction in non-conformities as a result of good planning and manufacturing practices.
The Company's procedures are planned around the prevention of defects, and where non-conformities do occur it is our objective to provide a fast, efficient response to correct the non-conformity and prevent recurrence.
