Fleet operators across Europe are starting to take delivery of the first Ford Pro vans factory-fitted with TVL Security’s protection solutions.

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While security products offering additional protection have traditionally been available to van operators as aftermarket solutions, fleets purchasing new Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom vans can opt to have their vehicles built with upgraded protection already in place. This not only minimises delay but also ensures 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, said: “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.”

Options cover three new security packs, all designed by the TVL Innovation team in partnership with Ford Pro engineers and including TVL’s Replock as standard.

The SlamHandle Security Pack features solid stainless-steel 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 and saving time for multi-drop 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 and passenger doors, and hook locks on the side and rear doors.

The top-spec 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.

All customers still 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.

The latest partnership builds on the ongoing work between Ford Pro and TVL – its Replock high-security anti-pick cylinder has been available as a factory-fit option since 2018.

Paul Baynes, special vehicles marketing and sales manager Europe, Ford, said: “Our Ford Pro 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.”