News Page - Tiff Needell Visits J&J Conversions


On the 6th May, Tiff Needell spent the day at J&J Conversions to see why their equipment is in such demand. Directors, Richard and Mick gave him a full factory tour. Tiff started at J&J’s state of the art cad design office, where they have just invested heavily to upgrade all the hardware and have had written bespoke software installed to give them the latest technology in design facilities. Managing Director Richard Guy explained to Tiff Needell, that the upgrades they have introduced are essential for future developments on new state of the art equipment, which will shortly be introduced into the recovery market.	“ We have just invested heavily to upgrade all the hardware ”

This new software enables us to do total 3D modelling on screen and gives client’s full 3D virtual images of what the vehicle will look like when it’s finished. This is particularly useful when we are designing specialist one off bespoke builds. For instance we have just completed a contract for some specialist car transporters to go out to the Middle East for moving Bugatti Veyrons and other high value specialist cars.
THE BUILD PROCESS...
Tiff was then taken through into the workshop to be given a factory tour where he was able to see the full build process, from the steel on the storage racks right through to the finished product being tested and valeted, ready for delivery to the end user.

Tiff was then introduced to the production manager, Graham Timms. Graham showed Tiff the unique VRS unit which up until now was sold exclusively to the AA but will shortly be released into the recovery market. Tiff was very impressed with the engineering and overall quality and the attention to detail of the unit.
Tiff also spoke to some of the staff to get their point of view on how it’s done.
"Tiff was Impressed with the engineering and overall quality and the attention to detail of the unit "

J&J's vision for the future...
It was immediately apparent that their dedication to the company and product shone through, and they were proud of the end result and were certainly part of a winning team.Finally Tiff was taken into the board room where Richard and Mick went through the history of J&J and discussed their intentions when they started the company nearly 23 years ago Richard explained to Tiff that their aims were to produce a very high quality product at a competitive price and also be at the forefront in new designs to make a very tough			Richard explained to Tiff, we never feel we are good enough, no matter how good our products and the services we provide, we always want to improve. Tiff was then shown the plans for another new purpose built factory opposite their existing complex. Tiff commented that he really enjoyed his visit to see for himself why thier equipment is in such demand it’s a shame I did not have a chance to drive one. Richard explained that unfortunately they all have speed limiters fitted Tiff.
	industry easier and safer for the operator. Enforced with a service backup which is second to none and with all these points in mind we wanted our customers to buy equipment from us rather than	us selling it to them. Two years ago we introduced courtesy vehicles to our services which was a first, in fact it worked out so well for us and our customers, these vehicles are now being replaced with brand new units.