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Westward Industries: Three reasons municipalities keep coming back to Parking Specific Vehicles

June 08, 2021

 

 

 

Westward Industries: Three reasons municipalities keep coming back to Parking Specific Vehicles.

 

Westward Industries continues to see a reordering trend among customers and a sudden spike in interest from new customers, keeping their production line busy.

 

 

Winnipeg, MB – Westward Industries, the North American manufacturers of the GO-4, just finished the first five months of 2021 with a busy production line, expecting to keep up the pace as Covid restrictions ease throughout the USA.

 

The most recent orders came from new customers like the city of Manassas, ordering a         GO-4 for their Parking management, as well as returning municipalities like the city of Sarasota, ordering another Electric GO-4 to add to their fleet of PSVs. Westward Industries is also shipping 4 Electric units of our GO-4 EV with Air Conditioning and Genetec Autovu factory mounted LPR to the famous campus Texas A&M.  New MAX-EV’s continue to ship to distributors across the country to create product awareness with Westward customers.

 

Chris Franz, an owner of Westward Industries, says: “The GO-4 EV is a smart asset for municipalities right now. Our studies have shown multiple benefits of investing in them: fuel savings, minimal maintenance, increased time efficiency and ROI are huge reasons our customers order and reorder our vehicles. It just makes sense to purchase or lease electric right now as we see the parking sector picking up its activities once again.  Electric allows for continued and significant fuel savings which is great to offset compromised revenues from 2020.”

 

Westward Industries continues to work towards an electric and green future and expects EV’s to become a majority of shipments over the next 12-24 months.   More EV’s shipping and more returning customers means the company is on the right track to make 2021 and 2022 excellent years, a refreshing change in a post pandemic world.

 

 

About Westward Industries

Built tough in North America. Westward Industries is a manufacture of long-lasting, task-specific utility vehicles. The well-known GO-4 series is the premier compact parking management vehicle used by fleets across the country. License plate recognition is now offered factory direct.  Our new MAX-EV line is designed to be robust, long-lasting, versatile, low-speed, street legal utility vehicles for various fleet utility applications such as; landscaping, delivery, vector control and more, with Lithium-Ion Technology. The complete portfolio includes the GO-4 Parking Vehicle SD, GO-4 XTF Flat Deck HD, GO-4 XTR Refuse Hauler, MAX-EV 4-wheel LSV and the NEW MAX-EV 3 – 3-wheel transporter.

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Contact: Chris Franz – chris@westwardindustries.com

 

 

 

Westward Industries Utility Vehicles Now Available Through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract

March 10, 2021

Westward Industries Utility Vehicles Now Available Through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract

 

 

 

 

The Canadian Manufacturer has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Utility, Transport, Golf, and Recreation Vehicles category at Sourcewell. This a multi-year cooperative purchasing contract, meaning a smoother and facilitated purchasing process for customers in the USA and Canada. 

 

Winnipeg, MB, March 3rd, 2021 – Westward Industries’s complete portfolio is now one step closer to Government, Education and Non-Profit entities. The nationally recognized GO-4, the benchmark vehicle in the parking enforcement and management industry, and the newest MAX-EV line of electric vehicles are now offered through the Sourcewell contract. 

This smart cooperative purchasing organization represents over 50,000 organizations in the USA and Canada like Universities, Zoos, Transit Authorities, Municipalities, Non for profits, and many more. 

Under this program, eligible purchasers have the option of optimizing their bidding process, cutting time and expenses involved with a traditional bidding process, all while taking advantage of special discounted prices presented by Westward Industries through their Sourcewell contract. 

Besides the base models, accessories and customization can also be included in the purchase, like a factory–direct ALPR system for the GO-4, a flatdeck addition, van body, ladder rack and many other utility and comfort upgrades for the MAX-EV line. 

Chris Franz, Westward Industries’s owner, celebrates: This is excellent news for our customers, dealers, and Westward. We are glad we can now offer this time & money–saving smart process while being recognized by such a reputable organization that selected us among many other significant manufacturers. 

To learn more, visit Westward Industries website https://westwardindustries.com/westward-industries-sourcewell-approved/  

 

About Westward Industries: 

Built tough in North America. Westward Industries is a manufacture of long-lasting, task-specific utility vehicles. The well-known GO-4 series is the premier compact parking management vehicle used by fleets across the country. License plate recognition is now offered factory direct.  Our new MAX-EV line is designed to be robust, long-lasting, versatile, low-speed, street legal utility vehicles for various fleet utility applications such as; landscaping, delivery, vector control and more, with Lithium-Ion Technology. The full portfolio includes the GO-4 Parking Vehicle SD, GO-4 XTF Flat Deck HD, GO-4 XTR Refuse Hauler, MAX-EV 4-wheel LSV and the NEW MAX-EV 3 – 3-wheel transporter. 

SFMTA Expands Parking Enforcement Fleet with Westward Industries GO-4 Vehicles

September 08, 2020

 

 

SFMTA Expands Parking Enforcement Fleet with Westward Industries GO-4 Vehicles

 

 

Westward Industries, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of parking-specific vehicles (PSV’s), recently expanded its service of the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (SFMTA) with the addition of 19 new GO-4 enforcement vehicles. The SFMTA has utilized the GO-4 vehicles for parking enforcement duties for over 25 years, and have been a valuable resource for enforcing extensive on-street parking zones in very dense, high traffic areas.

 

 

The SFMTA monitors nearly 40,000 parking spaces across the San Francisco region. SFMTA has utilized Westward Industries in recent decades to provide them with a parking-specific vehicle capable of withstanding significant vehicle miles, along short distance wear and tear that typically limit fleet vehicle lifespans. Recently, the SFMTA added another 19 GO-4 vehicles to their fleet, with another nine to be added in the coming months. This brings the entire fleet to well over 300 GO-4 gas and electric vehicles, with many incorporating LPR and digital chalking technologies. Many of the original GO-4 vehicles are still operating, with a lifespan of 20 years and counting.

The SFTMA utilizes the vehicles for a number of parking enforcement tasks, providing a safe, convenient, and efficient experience for parking staff, while providing a durable and cost-effective alternative to standard vehicles for the organization as a whole. Benefits of the Westward Vehicle series include:

 

  • Factory-direct LPR integration
  • Custom dashboard features to create a personal workstation
  • Narrow width to reduce traffic conflicts and interruptions
  • Ultra-tough full roll bar chassis for enhanced safety
  • Available in EV models to reduce carbon footprint
  • Dual sliding doors for safe and efficient entry/exit

Westward Industries offers a wide range of task-specific vehicles including the GO-4 and MAX EV lines, as well as the XTF Flat Deck and the XTR Refuse Hauler.

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com.

Westward Industries Introduces New Three-Wheel Parking-Specific Electric Vehicle – MAX 3

August 17, 2020

 

 

 

Westward Industries Introduces New Three-Wheel Parking-Specific Electric Vehicle – MAX 3

 

 

Westward Industries, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of parking-specific vehicles (PSV’s), recently released its new MAX 3 electric vehicle. The three-wheel vehicle is the latest innovation in Westward’s series of MAX vehicles designed to serve parking departments and the needs of parking enforcement officers.

 

 

Derived from Westward’s new four-wheel MAX-EV, the MAX 3 series is similar in design but overall, more tailored with parking enforcement in mind. The twin passenger vehicle is designed with two wheels up front for higher speed stability yet maintains a narrow width and footprint which is key for a highly efficient PSV. The MAX 3 series includes three options for Lithium Ion battery power: the MAX 3-8, with a range of up to 40 miles on one charge; the MAX 3-15, with a range of up to 75 miles on one charge; and the MAX 3-20 with a range of up to 100 miles on one charge. The vehicles can also reach a speed of up to 45 miles per hour. According to Westward’s Vice President Chris Franz “The MAX-3 is a game changer for customers that need two passengers aboard and may need to travel at higher speeds. A simple deck on the back allows for easy storage of a few wheel boots. The GO-4 continues to serve Westward’s customer base seeking the nimblest parking-specific vehicle on the market”

Similar to all of Westward’s parking-specific vehicles, the new MAX 3 can be delivered custom-fit and ready to go with license plate recognition software. It can also be outfitted to each organization’s needs including optional doors, heat, air conditioning, custom lighting, and more.

Westward Industries offers a wide range of parking-specific vehicles across both its GO-4 and MAX EV lines.

 

 

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com.

 

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Westward Industries Offering PEOs Safe, Personal Workspaces with Parking Enforcement Vehicles

July 14, 2020

 

 

 

Westward Industries Offering PEOs Safe, Personal Workspaces with Parking Enforcement Vehicles

 

Westward Industries, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of parking-specific vehicles continues to develop solutions to create more safe and efficient workspaces for parking enforcement officers. Westward is working with numerous clients including municipalities, universities, private operators, and more to support PEOs returning to work following the COVID-19 lockdowns.

 

 

Westward’s series of parking-specific vehicles offer numerous benefits that will help parking staff not only feel more comfortable performing their duties during this “new normal”, but safer overall. These include:

  • “Personal” workspaces offering safe distances from fellow PEOs and the public
  • Factory-direct LPR integration, no need to have extra installers involved
  • Custom LPR dashboard turning the vehicle dash into a comfortable workstation
  • Narrow width to reduce traffic conflicts and interruptions
  • Dual sliding doors for safe and efficient entry/exit, always able to exit on safe side
  • New safety glass wrap and inside door lock options
  • Fittings for sanitizers or mask dispensers can be pre-installed at the factory

 

The integration of these features into the already personalized experience of a parking enforcement vehicles will allow PEOs to resume their enforcement duties in a safe and efficient manner. The vehicles include the GO-4, GO-4 EV, and the new MAX EV, and can come customized to each organizations individual needs.

 

As communities and campuses nationwide continue to reopen, Westward will continue to work with organizations throughout the parking industry to identify opportunities to create the most efficient and safe experience possible.

 

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com

 

Westward Industries Study Highlights Increased Efficiency and Revenues through Parking Specific Vehicles

July 08, 2020

 

 

 

 

Westward Industries Study Highlights Increased Efficiency and Revenues through Parking Specific Vehicles

 

 

As communities across the country begin to reopen following the COVID-19 shutdowns, parking departments will once again begin to enforce on-street parking. As always, it will be essential to provide parking enforcement officers with safe, efficient, and private workspaces.

 

 

Westward Industries recently conducted an efficiency study to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of parking enforcement operations, while creating a safe alternative for parking staff to perform their daily operations.

 

Westward’s study addressed the productivity gains achieved by parking departments using a parking-specific vehicle instead of walking or driving standard vehicles. The study found that parking-specific vehicles significantly increase PEO citation rates over walking. The narrow profile of parking specific vehicles allows the officer to park the vehicle along the street between the on-street parking and the road without impeding traffic. This is an improvement over standard vehicles that often need to be parked, and require the officer to take the time to walk to the vehicle to write a citation. Further, parking-specific vehicles allow PEOs to enforce significantly more territory, resulting in increased citations and revenues over walking and standard vehicles. The study highlights a 42% improvement in time efficiency compared to conventional vehicles, and 100% improvement over walking.

 

Now more than ever, parking organizations will be looking for opportunities to create more efficient parking operations, while generating revenues. Increasing the speed in which parking enforcement officers can cover their territories results in significant increases in citations, as well as increased revenues.

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com

Westward Industries –GO-4 Parking-Specific Vehicles Now with LPR Friendly Dashboard

April 22, 2020

 

 

 

Westward Industries –GO-4 Parking-Specific Vehicles Now with LPR Friendly Dashboard

 

 

Let your vehicle become your office!

 

 

Westward Industries is now the first manufacturer of parking-specific vehicles to offer custom dashboard features turning your dash into a workstation. Developed specifically based on insight and requests from users incorporating license-plate recognition technologies, these features are designed to enhance the experience of parking enforcement officers.

 

 

Westward’s series of GO-4 vehicles are a perfect solution to parking enforcement operations for municipalities, colleges and universities, corporate campuses, and more. Offering a more sustainable alternative to standard-sized vehicles, the GO-4 line-up includes both gas and electric-powered options, creates a safe and efficient experience for drivers, and significantly increases parking enforcement productivity.

 

Westward vehicles now offer LPR-friendly upper dash workstation options for all GO-4 vehicles. These custom dashboards provide parking enforcement officers more space to effectively perform their duties and create a more comfortable and efficient workspace. These features facilitate the use of tablets, laptops, or keyboards in the vehicle. Let your vehicle become your office.

 

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com/.

 

Westward Industries Brings New GO-4 Parking Enforcement Vehicles to City of San Diego

October 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Westward Industries Brings New GO-4 Parking Enforcement Vehicles to City of San Diego

 

 

 

The City of San Diego, CA recently enhanced its parking enforcement program with the addition of 16 new GO-4 task-specific vehicles. The City is retiring units from the mid-2000s.  The new units will have air ride seats, air conditioning , back up cameras, a more efficient and quiet drivetrain.

 

 

The GO-4 parking enforcement vehicles are part of a series of vehicles developed by Westward Industries. The three-wheeled vehicles provide a sustainable alternative to standard sized vehicles often used for enforcement, while offering PEOs a greater ability to enter and exit, as well as maneuver throughout their routes in a safe and efficient manner. The GO-4 vehicles are also an easy retrofit for license plate recognition systems.

The GO-4 series of vehicles includes the original GO-4, the GO-4 EV, the GO-4 flatbed, and the GO-4 Van Body. They operate in cities throughout North America including Santa Monica, CA, Milwaukee, WI, New York, NY, and Aspen, CO.

 

 

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com/.

Westward Industries Releases New Twin Passenger 4-Wheel LSV – MAXX

October 11, 2019

 

 

 

Westward Industries Releases New Twin Passenger 4-Wheel LSV – MAXX

 

 

Westward Industries is excited to announce the release of its new on-road, four-wheel, electric LSV MAXX.  Ideal for parking enforcement or utility and landscape, the MAXX provides up to 2,000 charge cycles with its standard lithium ion pack.

 

 

“The MAXX is a game changer” according to Westward Industries VP, Chris Franz. “MAXX was created as a more budget-friendly, versatile, twin passenger vehicle.  The 3-wheel GO-4 will still serve our customers demanding a strictly parking enforcement vehicle with greater range and agility, however for those customers seeking a vehicle that has multiple applications, and can still help with parking enforcement, MAXX will be a great option.”

Just like the rest of the vehicles in the GO-4 series, Westward Industries can equip the MAXX with numerous options specific to client needs including license plate recognition technology, heat, AC, adjustable seats, Bluetooth radio, and more.

The MAXX is a valuable and efficient solution to any municipal or campus fleet, offering a 1000 lb payload, minimal battery degradation, low maintenance, and an onboard battery management system. The MAXX offers room for two passengers, right-hand or left-hand driving, and a 4 foot by 5 foot aluminum deck.

Download the GO-4 MAXX brochure and contact our dealers for more details.

Westward Industries Introduces LPR Integration for Task-Specific Vehicles

July 15, 2019

 

 

 

Westward Industries Introduces LPR Integration for Task-Specific Vehicles

 

 

 

Westward Industries recently announced that its series of task-specific parking enforcement vehicles can now be offered with factory direct license plate recognition (LPR) installations. This update is a transformative milestone for these unique vehicles, providing a more cost-effective, efficient, and convenient solution for clients.

 

 

The Westward Industries GO-4 vehicle series, and the MAXX parking enforcement vehicles, are designed and engineered to navigate parking facilities, parking lots, and on-street parking areas. These vehicles have helped municipalities, higher education institutions, event venues, airports, police departments, and more with their parking enforcement needs. The vehicles, particularly the GO-4 and MAXX electric vehicles, offer a sustainable alternative to standard sized vehicles. These vehicles have brought an innovative solution to organizations throughout the United States and beyond including Milwaukee, WI, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and many more.

The ability to now provide these vehicles with factory direct LPR installations will allow operators to optimize their routes and more efficiently cover many types of parking zones throughout a large footprint. This user-friendly, in-vehicle software showing plate and vehicle images, time stamps, and relevant data to provide evidence in cases of disputes. In addition, wheel images and/or full vehicle images can be recorded for extra proof against citation appeals. This will help organizations to significantly improve their parking enforcement operations.

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com/

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