Brotherwood celebrates 40 years of engineering to enable at Naidex
The UK’s Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) specialists Brotherwood celebrated 40 years of ‘engineering to enable’ with a showcase of its conversions at Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo), held at the NEC in Birmingham.
The Dorset-based conversion company was founded in 1985, and today offers a range of market-leading wheelchair passenger vehicles including the 2025 Mercedes-Benz V-Class, which was displayed on the Brotherwood stand for visitors to explore.
To mark the occasion, Brotherwood took the covers off to preview an all-new WAV which will hit the market later in 2025: the Ford Tourneo Custom, which has been engineered to feature a class-leading 63″ / 1600mm of internal headroom – the highest capacity of any accessible vehicle in it’s class.
Along with a restraint system capable of restraining wheelchairs up to 200kg, Brotherwood’s conversion for the Tourneo Custom is positioned to become the go-to choice for users of larger and heavier powerchairs, looking for a vehicle to enable them to travel in comfort, inclusion and safety.
John Daniel, Managing Director of Brotherwood, commented: “We are delighted to have been a part of Naidex 2025, and appreciate the opportunity to meet with so many members of the disability community to discuss their needs.
“Our new conversion for the Ford Tourneo Custom has been warmly received by all who experienced it, and marks a new chapter in the Brotherwood story, in partnership with Ford as a Ford Pro Convertor.
“Our 2025 Mercedes-Benz V-Class ‘Exclusive’ also attracted plenty of interest, combining exceptional functionality with market-leading comfort and luxury – it really is the Ultimate Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.
“We thank all who came to see us to celebrate the milestone of our 40th anniversary, and thank Naidex, for putting on an incredible event.”
