When RaceTech, a leading technical facilities company providing innovative solutions to the UK horse racing industry, wanted to design a fully self-sufficient Broadcasting, Control & Transmission vehicle that was capable of providing its own electrical power supply in the event of power interruptions/failures from on-site power sources, they looked to Winton Engineering to assist with the solution.
In the past RaceTech had used diesel/petrol powered generators as back-up power supplies but these were noisy, heavy, not very reliable and could not … read more

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Thiago Silva as the new engineering manager at Winton Engineering.
Thiago has a strong product development and R&D background, with almost 15 years of experience working for Ford Motor Company in Brazil, the latter eight of them as a Product Development Supervisor, leading the team responsible for CAD Geometrical compatibility and Vehicle Architecture, for both local and global Ford products. He later joined Dyson Automotive, with the challenge of leading the Digital Pre-Assembly … read more

In light of the updated Government Guidance from 11/05/2020 and further clarification on symptoms from 18/05/2020, Winton is updating its notice regarding the service that it can continue to offer. Firstly, we would like to emphasise that we are ensuring that we meet as a minimum the current guidance measures to ensure the safety of our employees and customers alike. All of our team have been fully briefed on these existing government guidelines, including those relating to increased hand and … read more

We’re proud to announce we’ve been selected by Volkswagen to join their national network of independent Recognised Converters.
The scheme underpins the brand’s existing ‘Engineered to Go’ and ‘Engineered for You’ programmes and provides customers with a range of benefits including a one-stop shop for conversion needs, single invoicing and warranty deals.
It features recognised converters covering sectors ranging from access platforms, car transporters, cranes, minibuses and mobile workshops, as well as racking, refrigeration, welfare and wheelchair access vehicles, on top of standard Lutons, dropsides … read more

On-vehicle power systems can provide compressed air, electricity, hydraulic power or high pressure water jetting. And, compared to the traditional approach of using separate pieces of plant to provide power, they offer many benefits – especially to mobile tyre fitting and repair businesses. Winton’s commercial manager Paul Smith explains more, drawing on the experience of Tructyre Fleet Management, a mobile truck tyre servicing business that has invested in on-vehicle power, and is reaping the rewards.
Commercial vehicle tyres are increasingly being … read more

Winton Engineering teamed up with leading vehicle manufacturer Vauxhall for one of its latest videos, providing two vans equipped with the brand’s market leading on-vehicle power systems.
Vauxhall requested the vans to appear in the professional film, promoting its Movano mobile workshop conversions, which are fully kitted out with Winton systems.
Ideal for mobile maintenance and workshops, tyre fitting and fleet support, Winton’s FWD and RWD engine or underfloor mounted on-vehicle power systems are unique in their utilisation of a … read more

Winton recently sponsored its marketing partner PLOTT Creative to complete the world famous Dumball rally as part of efforts to raise £1million for Teenage Cancer Trust by 2018.
The Camel Sutras, a team of four led by PLOTT managing director Anna Plotnek, embarked upon the gruelling Dumball Rally in January 2017, proudly undertaking their journey in a Winton and Plott Creative branded jeep. The annual ‘festival on wheels’ sees a colourful convoy of archetypal Indian Mahindra jeeps travel 2,000 miles from … read more

For many fleet operators, having access to mobile power is essential for business operations. Mobile power is required for many tasks carried out on the road, including the operation of road drills, hand tools, submersible pumps and electrofusion equipment, and for supplying site lighting.
And, for businesses that rely on mobile power, this has often meant towing a separate generator and/or compressor, carrying them in the back of a vehicle or arranging for these items to be delivered to site.
This approach … read more

We are proud to be sponsoring Anna from PLOTT Creative, our Marketing Partners, on her charity expedition in January 2017 when she will be taking part in the world famous ‘Dumball Rally.’ Raising funds for The Teenage Cancer Trust, Anna’s team “The Camel Sutra’s,”  will be flying out to Delhi where they will be met by a fleet of old, mechanically unreliable Indian Jeeps. They will then drive them for thousands of miles on the world’s toughest road facing the … read more

When a business requires flexible mobile power, on-vehicle systems can be an ideal solution. Andy Jones, managing director of on-vehicle power specialist Winton, explains more about the benefits and considerations.
With an on-vehicle power system, vehicles are professionally converted so the power of the engine is used to drive auxiliary equipment, rather than carrying or towing a separate generator or compressor. On-vehicle power systems can provide compressed air, electric and hydraulic power, and even high pressure water jetting, and can therefore … read more