WH Bence Coachworks Ltd

Great Western Business Park

Armstrong Way

Yate BS37 5NG

United Kingdom

t: +44 (0) 1454 310 909

f: +44 (0) 1454 321 665

e: sales@whbence.co.uk



In command and control

WH Bence have developed a reputation for building innovative, flexible mobile spaces for the Emergency Services.  From Command and Control Units, to Community Liaison vehicles and Negotiation Suites,  Bence's vehicles can be designed to cope with the most extreme environments.

Police

Bence have established a reputation for designing and building specialist mobile spaces for police operation, with clients including the Metropolitan and Essex Police forces.   Although almost every vehicle is unique, Bence's product range includes.

Command and Control Units

  • Vans to expanding trailers
  • Flexible, spacious, comfortable environments
  • Air-conditioning
  • Satellite or Command Communication suites
  • Briefing areas
  • Kitchens and restrooms

Surveillance and Negotiation Units

  • 'low-visibility' design
  • Satellite communication systems
  • Surveillance and monitoring technology
  • Internal and external sound-proofing
  • Adaptable lighting for prolonged operational activity

Secure units

  • Custodial transport
  • Mobile police stations
  • High security suites and cells
  • Expandable interior space
  • Reception areas and interview rooms

Briefing Suites and Rest Areas

  • Design for high personnel numbers and rapid turnaround
  • Flexible briefing and rest areas
  • Leading-edge audio-visual technology
  • Canteen and food preparation facilities
  • Flexible seating
  • Safety flooring
  • Climate control

Fire and Rescue

The ability to function in the harshest environments is paramount in design for Fire and Rescue Services.  Bence units are created to provide maximum external protection from heat, water and smoke ingress, while creating a spacious, comfortable interior to allow personnel to work at maximum efficiency.  Fire and Rescue vehicles include:

Command and Control Units - similar to Police units, these vehicles can also incorporate:

  • Specialist equipment storage systems
  • Multi-agency briefing areas
  • Mapping projection systems
  • High impact safety seating

Community Liaison Vehicles

  • The latest audio-visual technology
  • Teaching and training areas
  • Awnings and side panels
  • Broadband and satellite communication systems
  • Immediate conversion to a rapid response Command and Control Unit.

Ambulance Service

Using its proven ability to build Paramedic Ambulances, Bence is now  focusing on specialist vehicles for the Ambulance Service.  Bence's designers and coachbuilders can create a single specialist vehicle, or a fleet of units to provide flexible resource to respond to, and control, major incidents.