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Lima Autogas Bringing Lpg Autogas Conversion Equipment Distribution In-house

Lima Autogas has brought sales of its lpg autogas conversion equipment in-house. The equipment was previously distributed through Ashwoods.

Caspar Dean, Lima’s UK sales manager, said: “Ashwoods recently won a government contract to supply hybrid fuel cell vans. Due to the size of the contract, all its resources for the foreseeable future will be concentrated on meeting those orders.

“Whilst Ashwoods were very happy with the Lima system, they felt that they couldn’t give the product the support and attention it needed. After discussions with Lima, an amicable decision was made to bring distribution in-house.”

Lima Autogas is owned by David King, co-owner of Prins Autogas UK. David used his experience from being both an LPGA Approved Installer and an lpg autogas equipment distributor to source components and create the Lima system. The two companies have head offices in Southampton.

Caspar said: “One of the biggest advantages of supplying directly from our global headquarters in Southampton is that we have been able to significantly reduce overheads, which in turn means the price of our systems to the installer has come down greatly. Every industry has been hit in some way by the recent worldwide financial crisis and the lpg autogas conversion industry is no different.

“We hoped by selling kits at these prices, the UKLPG registered garages that we supply to would be able to offer more competitive conversion rates without compromising on quality or profitability. The steady increase in sales we have experienced month on month has indicated this to be the case.

“As with any new product, there will always be initial scepticism, but some of the most vocal critics have gone on to become our best customers. I’ve had more than one conversation with one of these ‘Lima converts’ expressing surprise at the level of quality, particularly with the injectors.

“Other benefits include dedicated customer service and technical support. Because Lima is sold side by side with Prins, and Lima shares much of the Prins DNA, technical support for both lpg autogas kits can be offered side by side.”

Contact Lima Autogas on 02380 232485 www.limaautogas.com

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