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Corgi Classics - Original Omnibus Company |  |
Dimensions: Plaxton Excalibur: 160mm length - Plaxton Panorama: 160mm length - Plaxton Panther: 101mm length - Plaxton Beaver: 101mm length Plaxton has been trading in Scarborough since 1907, initially in the construction trade but soon after became heavily involved in vehicle Coachbuilding. The business developed rapidly in the post war era, capitalising on the boom in travel which followed the austerity period of the forties. By the early 1960’s, Plaxton had become the second largest coachbuilder in the UK and with the launch of the highly acclaimed Panorama and Elite ranges, moved into the number one spot by 1970, a position it has sustained ever since. By 1990, the company had moved from a publicly quoted company, largely under control of the founding family, to merge with the Henlys Motor Group making it one of the UK’s largest publicly quoted automotive companies. The model and market range had by this stage expanded to include buses and a takeover of Northern Counties in Wigan added double deck buses to the portfolio for the first time, making complete the already comprehensive range. Expansion overseas saw several ventures in the US and Canada acquired by Henlys, some in partnership with Volvo. A further change of ownership came in 2000 when Henlys merged their UK bus operations with those of the Mayflower Corporation to form Transbus International and a subsequent internal restructure which consolidated bus production in plants in Scotland and the north west. Scarborough became a dedicated coach plant once again, setting new standards for production and innovation in the industry. Major developments in lean manufacture, accessible vehicles and supply chain all contributed to the success of the venture in this period. The collapse of Mayflower saw a management buyout of the Plaxton operations in 2004, subsequently the company entered into a period which can be seen as one of the most rapidly developing in it’s history. The attached summary shows the scale of achievement in this time, a truly monumental task which has been achieved largely thanks to the dedication of an outstanding team. Re-entry to the bus market and developments in accessible vehicles are now key to the strategy, two core strengths of the business which have delivered progress in the past and which are set to once again in the future. As UK manufacturing undergoes significant change, very few stories of real success and development in the sector are to be found. In a competitive market, largely dominated by major European players, Plaxton still command top slot in the UK sector. With a consistent level of forward investment, visionary approach, innovative development and the skills and dedication of an outstanding team, the business is well placed to do so for many years to come. View other product and find out more about Corgi Classics and Original Omnibus Company. Sponsors LinksRelated ProductsCorgi Classics > Catalogues > Corgi Classics January - December 2007 > Original Omnibus Company Corgi Classics > Livery > Public Transport > UK > Moffat and Williamson Ltd Corgi Classics > Livery > Public Transport > UK > Pulhams and Sons Coaches Ltd Corgi Classics > Livery > Public Transport > UK > Ulsterbus Corgi Classics > Livery > Public Transport > UK > WA Shearings Corgi Classics > Ranges > Public Transport > Original Omnibus Company > Modern Registered Users: Bookmark
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