Locks 4 Vans invests £5m to improve stock availability and lead times

Locks 4 Vans (L4V) has announced a £5 million investment programme aimed at improving stock availability, reducing lead times and creating a more efficient service for customers.

Following the acquisition of Locks 4 Vans by Rhino Products Group earlier this year, the company has been making a number of changes behind the scenes to improve manufacturing, stock management and order fulfilment.

For installers and trade customers, one of the biggest changes will be the move towards a more stock-led operation. Historically, some L4V products were manufactured to order, which could mean longer waiting times depending on the vehicle application and lock configuration.

The investment is designed to improve L4V stock availability, helping customers access popular products more quickly while reducing delays caused by manufacturing lead times.

Improved manufacturing and warehouse facilities

The investment has supported major upgrades at the L4V Ellesmere Port factory, including improvements to warehouse storage, production layouts and stock organisation.

By simplifying product configurations and restructuring the L4V part-code system, the company has introduced more than 2,000 standard combinations covering popular vehicle models, lock positions and fitting requirements.

This allows more commonly requested products, including L4V hook locks and other van security solutions, to be manufactured in advance and held ready for dispatch.

What this means for L4V customers

The changes represent a significant step towards improving Locks 4 Vans availability and creating a more consistent ordering process for installers, locksmiths and trade customers.

For businesses fitting van security products, reliable supply and predictable L4V lead times are important when working to customer deadlines. Increasing stock levels and improving production efficiency should help make it easier to source the correct products when they are required.

Garrison update: supplying Locks 4 Vans security products

At Garrison Locks, we continue to supply a wide range of Locks 4 Vans products for trade customers, installers and vehicle security specialists across the UK.

The focus on improving L4V stock levels and availability is a positive step for customers who rely on these products for professional van security installations.

We understand how important reliable supply is for installers working to customer deadlines. We continue to monitor availability across the L4V range and work closely with our suppliers to provide access to popular products.

Our range includes Locks 4 Vans hook locks, deadlocks, slamlocks, shielding products and other commercial vehicle security solutions for many of the UK's most popular van models.

If you are unsure which L4V product is suitable for a particular vehicle, our team can help identify the correct lock and configuration before ordering.