by Joe Jeffrey
Coachman sees surge in sales of over one third following Caravan Extravaganza show
Coachman Caravans enjoyed an outstanding weekend at the annual Caravan Extravaganza show held at The Lawns in Cottingham earlier this month, with sales rising by more than a third on the previous year with a total retail value of £1.25million.
The show, held over the weekend of 5 – 6 September saw a 34 per cent increase in sales for Coachman’s ranges, including the front fixed bed layout of the Pastiche 470, as well as the Vision 570 featuring ultra versatile family layout – both new for 2016.
The two new layouts join Coachman’s other offerings for 2016, all of which look set to feature new designs, upgraded features and updated upholstery.
Of the upsurge in popularity of Coachman’s ranges, Coachman’s managing director Martin Henderson said: “We’re over the moon. The signs have been good for the caravan industry for some time now, but this year’s show at The Lawns has been an absolute joy. There was an incredible buzz, and Coachman is at the forefront of the revival.
“By reducing the weight of our caravans without impacting on quality, we’ve made them more accessible – they can now be towed by a wider range of vehicles than ever. We’ve also added ALDE heating to our Pastiche models, making caravans warmer and more comfortable for all-season touring.”
Henderson continued: “The new layouts proved extremely popular, with queues of people keen to see our latest models. The innovative two-berth Pastiche is our lightest fixed bed caravan, and couples praised the exclusive layout for its convenience and luxury, whilst the five-berth Vision 570 drew plaudits from families for its ergonomic design and fantastic use of space.”
Coachman’s efforts for 2016 have been focused on reducing the weight of its caravans. Working alongside engineers from the University of Hull and Bostik, the world’s leading producer of advanced sealants, Coachman has developed Advanced Bonded Construction techniques which have enabled the company to produce precision-manufactured caravans that are lighter, stronger and more durable than ever before.
