About AKFS

Specialists in bespoke vehicle conversions, AKFS delivers innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across a wide range of industries.

A brief history of AKFS

Advanced KFS Special Vehicles Ltd (AKFS) was established in 2015 through the merger of Advanced Minibus and KFS Special Vehicles. Both companies shared a strong reputation for producing high-quality specialist vehicles that deliver excellent returns on investment. By merging our operations, we now offer a wider range of durable, high-quality, and customisable vehicles, ensuring every customer gets the right solution for their specific needs.

With over 30 years of experience, AKFS designs and manufactures specialist vehicles that include: Traffic Management Vehicles, Plant and Tool Hire, Grounds Maintenance, Car and Motorcycle Recovery, Vehicle Logistics, and Minibuses.

Our vehicles are built on base models from leading motor manufacturers and supplied to customers such as local authorities, rental and fleet services, utility providers, civils and highways, motor trade retailers, and charities to name but a few.

Our Executive Team

Ian Knight
Chairman

Beginning his career in the vehicle conversion industry in 1994, Ian has many years of experience in the field. A time served Welder Fabricator, Ian’s wealth of knowledge & experience allows us to continually push the boundaries of what’s possible; creating innovative, high quality conversions.

Andrew Hawkyard
Managing Director

Andrew has over 30 years of experience in the commercial vehicle sector starting his career at Iveco Ford Truck Ltd. Having worked in a cross section of roles from Production to Sales, Andrew brings wide range of knowledge and understanding to the company.

Our team

Ian Knight
Chairman
Andrew Hawkyard
Managing Director
Stephen Phillips
Group Sales Manager
Chris Parkin
Quality Systems Manager
Mark Jones
Vehicle Approvals Manager
Aimee Walters
Management Accountant
Michael Sapsford
Product Specialist - Grounds Maintenance & Plant and Tool Hire
Tom McGeown
Product Specialist - Car Transporters
Sarah Dart
Sales & Marketing Administrator
Meghan Barlow
Administrator
Emma Ellis
Administrator
Emma Brooks
Accounts Administrator
Becky Crockford
Administrator
Nicola Holden
Accounts Administrator

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