Motus Vehicle Solutions

What Motus Vehicle Solutions does

Motus Vehicle Solutions is a UK division of Motus Group (UK) Limited, itself a subsidiary of Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Motus Holdings Limited. The division provides connected commercial vehicle solutions spanning the full lifecycle of LCV and HGV fleets, delivered through eight operating subsidiaries: Mackworth Vehicle Conversions (65+ years of bespoke bodywork and the proprietary Streamline Pro type-approved body range), Roco Truck Bodies (curtainside, box body, dropside and Luton bodywork), Aftercare Response (24/7 nationwide breakdown via 65+ mobile engineers and 60 approved service agents), Humberside Tail Lifts, Parts 4 Tail Lifts (2,400+ SKUs with next-day delivery), Truck & Trailer Equipment, RLP Distribution, and Training 4 Tail Lifts (CPD-accredited and IMI-approved). Target customers are commercial fleet operators as the primary segment, plus local authorities, utilities, logistics providers, construction businesses, vehicle dealers and independent engineers across England.

The division generates revenue through four mechanics: one-time vehicle conversion and bodybuilding projects (Mackworth, Roco), transactional parts supply (Parts 4 Tail Lifts, TTE, RLP), recurring professional services for maintenance, repair and breakdown (Aftercare Response, Humberside Tail Lifts), and CPD/IMI-accredited training services. Go-to-market is sales-led with field-based engineers, an approved service agent network, and direct engagement on bespoke builds. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The division employs 101-250 core staff across sites in Mackworth, Hull, Bradford, Oldbury, Nottinghamshire and Telford, with a broader field-engineering footprint via Aftercare Response.

Strategically, the division is executing a roll-up and capability expansion: it acquired Aftercare Response from Bevan Group in November 2024, appointed Dean Miller as Managing Director, integrated Roco into Mackworth, scaled Parts 4 Tail Lifts into a 16,000 sq ft e-commerce-enabled facility, secured IMI approval for Training 4 Tail Lifts, and made its operations climate positive via an Ecologi partnership. The division does not present any AI/ML capabilities and operates exclusively in the UK, leveraging its parent group's £1 billion+ UK revenue base and cross-selling with sister divisions including Motus Commercials, the UK's largest DAF dealer group.

Name

Motus Vehicle Solutions

Legal name

Motus Group (UK) Limited

Website

https://motusvehiclesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Motus Vehicle Solutions is a UK division of Motus Group (UK) that delivers connected commercial vehicle solutions — bespoke bodywork, tail lift services, parts supply, 24/7 breakdown support and accredited training — to fleet operators, local authorities, logistics providers, construction firms and dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chassis Cab Conversion & Vocational Body Integration (IMACAGAI), Vehicle Inspection, Testing & Compliance (Safety, Emissions, Certification) (THAIANAC)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle conversions
• Vehicle body building
• Tail lift services
• Commercial vehicle parts
• Fleet maintenance repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashbourne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Conversion and Body Building: Design, manufacture and installation of bespoke vehicle conversions including tippers, dropsides, curtainside, box body, Luton bodywork and municipal vehicles. Revenue from custom builds and the Streamline Pro™ range of type-approved bodies.
2. Parts Supply: Supply of tail lift parts, shutter parts, lighting, van and engineers' equipment, HGV spare parts for European trucks, buses and trailers, hydraulic and lifting equipment. Next-day delivery on thousands of stocked items.
3. Service, Maintenance and Repair: Nationwide repair, maintenance and breakdown support for commercial vehicle fleets including tail lifts, loading equipment and specialist fleet assets. Covers installation, LOLER inspections, weight testing and emergency roadside assistance.
4. Training Services: CPD-accredited tail lift and loading equipment training covering installation, inspection, maintenance, LOLER examinations and operator safety. IMI-approved training centre delivering courses at dedicated facilities or on-site.
5. Emergency Breakdown Support: 24/7/365 nationwide breakdown assistance and emergency repairs through Aftercare Response's network of mobile engineers and approved service agents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Motus Vehicle Solutions designs, manufactures and installs bespoke commercial vehicle conversions and bodywork (including tippers, dropsides, curtainside, box body and municipal vehicles) and delivers nationwide tail lift installation, maintenance and repair, parts supply, and CPD-accredited training for fleet operators and commercial vehicle businesses across the UK. Its portfolio spans eight specialist subsidiaries covering the full commercial vehicle lifecycle from build to breakdown support and end-of-life.

Product overview

Motus Vehicle Solutions is a division of Motus Group (UK) offering a comprehensive suite of commercial vehicle solutions through a multi-brand portfolio. The portfolio includes Mackworth Vehicle Conversions (bespoke LCV/HGV conversions and the Streamline Pro™ type-approved body range), Roco Truck Bodies (commercial vehicle bodywork and fleet maintenance), Aftercare Response (nationwide 24/7 breakdown and repair services), Humberside Tail Lifts (tail lift installation/maintenance), Parts 4 Tail Lifts (tail lift parts supplier with 2,400+ products), Truck & Trailer Equipment (HGV spare parts), RLP Distribution (commercial vehicle equipment components), Training 4 Tail Lifts (IMI-approved tail lift training), and MVS Distribution (upcoming). The interconnected services support the complete commercial vehicle lifecycle from manufacturing and conversion through to in-life maintenance, parts supply, and end-of-life support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Streamline Pro: Range of type-approved vehicle bodies designed for quality, consistency and reduced lead times.

Products and services

• Mackworth Vehicle Conversions Bespoke design, manufacture and installation of LCV and HGV vehicle conversions and bodywork for fleet operators and commercial vehicle businesses.
• Streamline Pro Type-approved vehicle body range offering customers a proven, repeatable conversion solution with reduced lead times versus fully bespoke builds.
• Roco Truck Bodies Design, manufacture and support of commercial vehicle bodywork including curtainside, box body, dropside, flatbed and Luton builds, plus accident repairs, refurbishment and fleet maintenance.
• Aftercare Response Nationwide 24/7/365 repair, maintenance and breakdown support service for commercial vehicle fleets, delivered through 65+ mobile engineers and 60 approved service agents.
• Humberside Tail Lifts Comprehensive tail lift installation, maintenance and repair service for all major tail lift brands, from routine inspections to emergency call-outs.
• Parts 4 Tail Lifts UK supplier of genuine OEM and replacement tail lift parts with over 2,400 stocked products and next-day delivery for fleet operators, workshops and engineers.
• Truck & Trailer Equipment (TTE) Supply of HGV spare parts for all major European trucks, buses and trailers alongside vehicle maintenance and reconditioning solutions.
• RLP Distribution Distribution of commercial vehicle equipment, components and replacement parts including hydraulic, lifting and specialist material handling components.
• Training 4 Tail Lifts IMI-approved, CPD-accredited training courses covering tail lift and loading equipment installation, inspection, maintenance, LOLER examinations and operator safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery on thousands of stocked parts items
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bevan GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Motus Vehicle Solutions acquired Aftercare Response, an autonomous division of the Bevan Group. Aftercare Response is a nationwide provider of breakdown assistance, tail lift maintenance and emergency repairs with a strong reputation for minimising commercial vehicle downtime. The existing team and services remain in place following the acquisition.
• EcologicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotus Vehicle Solutions partnered with Ecologi to offset the carbon footprint of their workforce and business. The partnership aims to fund climate projects and tree planting around the world. The company audited the carbon cost of each subsidiary company including energy usage and production/transportation of resources like steel, then committed to offsetting a greater amount than calculated to ensure positive impact.
• Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining 4 Tail Lifts achieved official recognition as an IMI approved training centre. The IMI is the professional body for the motor industry, and this accreditation recognises quality training and helps raise standards for professionalism and safety. Michelle Barrett, UK Key Account Manager at IMI, visited to present a commemorative plaque.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marshall Fleet Solutions: UK commercial vehicle converter focused on refrigerated, service and specialist vehicle bodies for fleets. A direct peer in commercial bodybuilding and fleet conversion services.
• Bevan Group: UK-based commercial vehicle body and tail-lift specialist group. Bevan is a direct peer in commercial bodybuilding and tail-lift services and was the former parent of Aftercare Response, which Motus Vehicle Solutions acquired in November 2024.
• Paneltex: UK manufacturer of specialist commercial vehicle bodies, particularly refrigerated and insulated bodies for trucks and trailers. Directly comparable to Mackworth/Roco's bespoke and volume bodywork offering for fleet operators.
• Brit-Tipp: UK manufacturer of tipping bodies, dropsides and demountable systems for commercial vehicles. Direct peer in tipper and dropside bodies, the same product categories Mackworth and Roco produce.
• Bott Group: UK manufacturer of van racking, in-vehicle storage and commercial vehicle conversions. Directly comparable to Mackworth's van racking and LCV conversion capabilities for fleet customers.
• Truckcraft Bodies: UK commercial vehicle bodybuilder producing tippers, dropsides and specialist bodies. Comparable to Mackworth/Roco in tipper and dropside bodywork for fleet operators and construction customers.
• Sortimo UK: UK subsidiary of Sortimo, providing modular van racking and commercial vehicle interior systems. Closely comparable to the van conversion and racking portion of Motus Vehicle Solutions' bespoke LCV offering.

Broad incumbents

• Palfinger: Global leader in tail lifts, loader cranes and access equipment. Direct adjacent peer in tail-lift manufacturing; Motus Vehicle Solutions also supports Palfinger distribution in the UK via RLP Distribution.
• Dhollandia: Leading European manufacturer of tail lifts for commercial vehicles. A broad incumbent competitor whose tail-lift products are installed, serviced and supplied by Motus Vehicle Solutions' tail-lift subsidiaries.
• Zepro (Hiab): European manufacturer of tail lifts owned by Hiab (Cargotec). Broad incumbent peer whose tail lifts are supported and serviced across the UK by Humberside Tail Lifts and other Motus Vehicle Solutions brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Motus-Vehicle-Solutions-100063831233579
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motus-vehicle-solutions

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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