Oak Furnitureland upgrades fleet with Hexagon
Oak Furnitureland has received the last specialist 11 Renault Master 3.5t vans from a total order of 45 from Hexagon Leasing.
The bespoke Renault Master 3.5t low loader offers a payload of up to 1,610kg, and avoids the need for a tail lift, maximising loading space, weight and reducing maintenance.
Oak Furnitureland is one of the UK’s largest omni-channel furniture retailers with showrooms across the UK. From living to dining, and bedroom to home office, the brand offers a variety of quality furniture pieces for the whole home.
Hexagon Leasing has a long-standing partnership with Oak Furnitureland of almost 10 years, with the majority of the Renault Masters supplied by Renault Trucks UK.
Bodybuilders Bodywork Solutions has worked in consultation with Hexagon over the years, and designed and delivered a specialist box body to bespoke dimensions that have evolved with each fleet refresh to meet Oak Furnitureland’s exacting requirements and varied product lines. This includes sofas, beds and dining furniture, which can be smartly loaded, with even the retailer’s longest sofa accommodated vertically.
Lesley Williams, key accounts manager at Hexagon Leasing, said: “We were in close dialogue with Oak Furnitureland who wanted its fleet to work smarter in response to common challenges which resulted in a shift in its operating model and move towards greater 3.5t usage.
“These bespoke Renault Masters are part of a fleet upgrade programme that optimises both space and payload. Through fleet management analysis and consultation with Oak Furnitureland, we have added to the specification with items and features that reduce the occurrence of reactive defects.
“This is supported with an enhanced maintenance schedule to ensure technicians’ eyes are on the vehicles more regularly with the aim of maximising uptime and minimising unplanned downtime.”
Mark Baxter, national fleet and audit manager at Oak Furnitureland, commented: “We’ve got a fantastic, long-standing relationship with the team at Hexagon Leasing who perfectly understand our business challenges and needs. They’re always able to deliver just what we want and our most recent partnership for bespoke vehicles was no different. They’re already proving to be a highly successful addition to our fleet.”
Founded in 2001, Hexagon Leasing specialises in contract hire, vehicle sales and fleet management. The business has over 2,500 assets and manages its own account transport businesses along with large multinational logistics providers, offering cost-effective solutions through strategic partnerships.
