Sussex Installations

13/06/2026

BBC News called us a Van Security Expert in 2017. Back then, thieves were targeting Ford Transit and Custom vans using the attack methods of the day.

Fast forward to 2026 and van crime has evolved dramatically.
We're now seeing:
✅ More aggressive attacks
✅ More damage to bodywork and doors
✅ Battery-powered cutting tools
✅ Attacks designed to bypass traditional security products

The methods have changed. The mission hasn't!

For over 20 years we've been helping tradespeople, fleet operators and business owners protect their vehicles, reduce downtime and keep their businesses moving.
If your van has already been attacked, we can help repair the damage.
If you're looking to prevent the next attack, we can help with that too.
Because when your van is off the road, your business is too.

10/06/2026

New £100,000 machine arrives.....but will it actually fit through the door? 😬

A little behind-the-scenes look at what running a British manufacturing business is really like.

05/06/2026

£100K Machine Arrives, BUT Will it FIT? Entrepreneur Risks, Van Security & Made in Britain Business!

Most people only see the finished product.

What they don't see is the investment, planning, risk, and hard work that goes into designing and manufacturing products here in Britain.

In this behind-the-scenes vlog, we take delivery of a new press brake and face the challenge of getting it into our workshop. This investment is part of our ongoing commitment to improving quality, increasing production capability, and manufacturing the best van security products we can.

As entrepreneurs and manufacturers, we believe in continually reinvesting in our business, our people, and our equipment rather than taking shortcuts.

Every shield we make benefits from the machinery, processes, and experience we've built over more than 20 years in the van security industry.

🇬🇧 Designed in Britain
🇬🇧 Manufactured in Britain
🔒 Built for professionals
🚐 Trusted by tradespeople, fleets and vehicle specialists

For more information visit:
Sussex Installations

A big thanks to the guys at Charles Russell Transport Group for doing a great job for us.

27/05/2026

Thieves SAVAGED This £50,000 Ford Custom… Here’s the Repair

This £50,000 Ford Custom was destroyed by thieves in seconds after a brutal break-in attack.

Instead of replacing the entire door and leaving the van off the road for weeks, we carried out a quick, affordable and professional repair using a high-quality British designed and manufactured repair shield, colour coded to match the paintwork of the van.

Designed to help:

Keep vans on the road
Reduce costly downtime
Avoid expensive door replacements
Restore a professional appearance
Improve future security

Manufactured in England by Sussex Installations

26/05/2026

NEW – Colour-Coded External Repair Shields 🎨🔒

Van security doesn’t have to stand out for the wrong reasons…

At Sussex Installations, we can now colour-code our external repair shields to match your van, giving you the protection you need after a break-in while keeping a clean, factory-looking finish.

✅ Strong, secure repair solution
✅ Professionally colour matched to your van
✅ Looks smarter and less obvious than standard silver shields
✅ Gets you back on the road quickly

If your van’s been attacked, we’ll help you secure it and make it look right again.

📩 Message us for a quote or to book in.

22/05/2026

Clean. Secure. Ready for work.

Recent Ford Custom install completed for another customer wanting extra protection and a smart finish.

Check out the gallery below.

Need help securing your van? Drop us a message.

Side load door - Internal stealth latch shield

19/05/2026

STOP THIEVES DEAD IN THEIR TRACKS! Van thieves are evolving… so we evolved too.

Our standard Stealth Trap is now included FREE with selected external shield kits for the Ford Transit Custom.

Hidden inside the door, it helps protect vulnerable areas from modern attack methods — while our upcoming enhanced version adds:

Anchor point reinforcement
Additional anti-cut protection
Increased resistance to folding attacks

More vehicle models are coming soon, starting with the most popular vans first.

Protected by Trademark, Registered Design Rights and Patent Pending technology.

Designed and manufactured in England by Sussex Installations.

06/05/2026

This tradesman’s van was attacked by thieves who destroyed the side load door to steal tools.

We repaired the damage, replaced the locking mechanism and reinforced the door to help get him back in business as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, attacks like this are becoming increasingly common across the UK.

Would your van survive this sort of attack?

01/05/2026

Please share with tradesmen who might want to Stops Thieves Dead in Their Tracks!

Hidden Van Security Explained as Van thieves are evolving — cutting around shields, attacking weak points, and getting in fast.

This setup is designed to stop thieves dead in their tracks.

In this video, we show how hidden Stealth internal protection works alongside external shields to:
✔ Stop cut-around attacks
✔ Protect vulnerable latch areas
✔ Prevent forced entry before it escalates

This isn’t just visible security — it’s protection where thieves don’t expect it.

Designed by experienced van security specialists and built for real-world attacks.

If your van carries tools, equipment, or your livelihood… this is worth understanding.

Find out more on our website at https://www.sussexinstallations.co.uk

15/04/2026

👉 2 Transit Custom Vans Hit at Night… Look What Happened

This is what high level of destruction van break-ins by determined thieves actually look like, devastating amount of damage and absolutely brutal.

For tradesmen, this can mean lost tools, lost work, and days off the road.

What would you do if this was your van?