Van Guard Accessories Ltd specialises in high-quality vehicle storage solutions, with van roof bars and roof racks, as well as ladder loading systems, forming the core of its business. The company also manufactures innovative security products designed to protect against tool and vehicle theft.
Nick Smith, CEO of the British subsidiary Bott Ltd shared:
Van Guard’s product range embodies values very similar to those of the Bott Group. Its tried-and-tested equipment is built for quality-focused professionals - an ideal addition to our group of companies and partners, providing a one stop shop solution.
Emlyn Harris, CEO of Van Guard Accessories Ltd, also sees great potential in this new market:
Our two sites in Exeter have grown significantly in recent years and now employ around 80 highly trained specialists. The Bott Group’s market presence opens up entirely new opportunities for us in direct sales, particularly in reaching large fleet customers. We are confident that we’re well positioned to meet the resulting increase in demand while maintaining our consistently high standards of quality.
Since 1 September 2025, most Van Guard Accessories products have been available through the Bott Group’s distribution network, setting a new benchmark for roof rack systems used in vehicle conversions.
Image captions:
1. Emlyn Harris, CEO of Van Guard Accessories Ltd (left), and Nick Smith, CEO of the Bott Group’s UK subsidiary, Bott Ltd.
2. Van Guard’s reliable roof rack systems have been widely used across the UK for many years.
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