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Paneltex proudly stands as one of the world’s premier manufacturers of refrigerated and specialised commercial vehicle bodies, crafting everything from the largest trailers to the smallest vans.

In our 60,000 square-metre factory in Hull, we boast some of the largest vacuum presses in Europe, enabling the creation of single-piece insulated panels measuring up to a whopping 16 metres in length. Our dedicated body assembly flow lines ensure high-volume production of vehicles and commercial bodies, all meticulously designed to cater to the specific fleet needs of our customers. Whether tailoring bespoke bodywork for large fleet clients or offering standard refrigerated bodies with a wide array of options, Paneltex ensures vehicles suited for diverse operations.

All our commercial vehicle bodies prioritize safety, reliability, and low lifetime costs, aligning seamlessly with the unique needs of your business, whether transporting/storing goods in chilled, frozen, ambient or multi-temperature conditions. With high payloads, optimal thermal efficiency, environmental savings and aesthetically appealing designs that leave a lasting impact on your customers, Paneltex vehicles are more than just a logistics solution – they’re a strategic advantage.

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Our Range

Our expansive product lineup ranges from the smallest vans to the largest trailers on the roads. Regardless of vehicle type, our commitment to quality, service, and dependability remains unwavering.

At our primary production hub in Yorkshire, we flex our design and manufacturing muscles, engineering a diverse array of products. Among them are refrigerated bodywork tailored for 3.5 to 26-tonne rigids, trailers, portable cold stores, grocery home delivery and specialised vehicles.

From our dedicated Norfolk facility, we proudly present a comprehensive range of refrigerated and multi-temperature Somers Van Conversions.

From our Lincolnshire factory, we manufacture our range of Martrans Trailers, offering versatile chassis that can house moving floor bodywork or be sent to another Paneltex facility for specialised or refrigerated bodywork installation.

Our export kitting and automotive facilities, in Yorkshire, produce grocery home delivery vehicle, and heavy rigid truck, body kits destined for our customers outside the UK, all around the globe.

All our refrigerated bodywork is available with ATP class ‘C’ and National or European Whole Vehicle Type Approvals, with quality meticulously controlled under an ISO 9001 quality assurance system. Everything from concept design to supply of spare parts for vehicles in service is provided as part of the Paneltex package.

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Vans

Within our <3.5-tonne range, we offer a diverse selection of vans that includes panel van conversions and 3.5T box bodies. These versatile options cater to various operations, with a particular focus on applications such as grocery home delivery, internet shopping and pharmaceutical logistics.

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Trucks

Paneltex trucks are meticulously engineered for a wide range of temperature-controlled operations, be it refrigerated or specialised, and across all weight classes. This commitment to precision ensures that our trucks stand ready to meet the exacting demands of your operation

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Trailers

Paneltex offers our own range of moving-floor trailers alongside specialised and refrigerated trailer bodies. Our commitment to excellence ensures that each product reflects precision engineering and sophistication, meeting the elevated standards of our clients.

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Specialised Vehicles

In the realm of cutting-edge innovation and customised design engineering, Paneltex Specialised Vehicles offer an array of solutions. Our unwavering commitment to precision and tailor-made solutions ensures that we provide the perfect answer to the distinct needs of our customers.

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Portable Cold Stores

The original Paneltex product, a stalwart in our portfolio, is still manufactured in our main production facility in Hull to this day. Three decades of refinement have transformed it into an enduring symbol of excellence, embodying our steadfast commitment to continuous improvement.

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Vehicle Body Kits

Paneltex delivers refrigerated vehicle body kits in knock-down form tailored for grocery home delivery operations or automotive standards to customers globally. It's not just about transportation; it's about bringing the Paneltex excellence to production facilities and even doorsteps worldwide.

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Our History

  • Paneltex is established

    In June, Paneltex is established in a 5000 sq. ft. factory in Hull, a strategic move following the Food Safety Act of 1990. The mission is to craft insulated panels and portable cold stores tailored to a major global rental company - a pivotal relationship that endures to this day.

  • Paneltex expands

    Paneltex strategically expands with a 60,000 sq. ft. assembly factory on-site. Simultaneously, Paneltex launches its range of refrigerated trucks, a testament to advancing transportation and manufacturing standards.

  • Range expansion

    Paneltex strengthens its portfolio with the acquisition of CSC (Specialised Vehicles) Ltd. This move follows the establishment of Percheron Trucks & Trailers Ltd in 1993, alongside the acquisition of Wilsdon & Co., a venerable vehicle body builder, and APC, a plastics mouldings company in Hull, in 1994.

  • Van Conversions

    Paneltex unveils its latest innovation - a range of temperature-controlled panel van conversions. Precision-engineered for optimal efficiency, these conversions redefine temperature-controlled logistics, going on to win multiple industry awards for many years to come.

  • Grocery Delivery

    Paneltex displays an innovative forward-looking concept at the Commercial Vehicle Show by showcasing a ground-breaking prototype - a multi-temperature ground-loading module. This draws the attention of a burgeoning internet shopping grocery home delivery company, sparking the beginning of a lasting customer relationship.

  • Internet Shopping

    As internet shopping grows in the UK grocery sector, Paneltex firmly establishes itself as the premier manufacturer of vehicle bodywork tailored for this application. Paneltex leads the 3.5T market in temperature-controlled bodybuilding by supplying the very grocery retail companies that shape the contours of this evolving business model.

  • Further growth

    Paneltex adds to its arsenal with the strategic acquisition of Somers Refrigeration in Norfolk, enhancing its capabilities in the realm of panel van conversions. Paneltex also acquires Agenda Specialist Vehicles in Hampshire, which is transformed into the esteemed Paneltex Service Division.

  • Trailer manufacturing

    Paneltex streamlines its operations with the acquisition of Martrans Trailers in Lincolnshire. This involves relocating trailer chassis manufacturing (previously executed at a Paneltex site in Poland since 2001) closer to home.

  • TCS&D Awards

    Paneltex's Managing Director, Chris Berridge, receives the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at the TCS&D Awards Dinner. Meanwhile, Paneltex Somers Conversions clinch the coveted Refrigerated Panel Van of the Year trophy, a triumph repeated for five successive years.

  • OEM relationships

    Paneltex solidifies its stellar relationships with OEMs by achieving the newly created status of a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier. This accolade joins the ranks of its existing automotive accreditations, including the Mercedes Qualified Partner, VW Integrated Partner, and Citroen Ready-To-Run Programmes.

  • Body Kit Exports

    Paneltex launches a comprehensive range of grocery home delivery vehicle body kits. Engineered for excellence, these kits are a global export, destined to make an impact in Europe, North America, and beyond.

  • Engineering Acquisitions

    Paneltex elevates its engineering prowess with the strategic acquisitions of Phoenix Laser Cutting and Aztec Powder Coating, culminating in the birth of Paneltex Engineering Services.