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MADMESS WELFARE VEHICLE

Company : Coops Group

Producer : Coops Group Design Team

Location : Glasgow

Business Sector : Design

Duration :

Date : 06/10/2022

Objective : Graphic Design

During the Covid lockdown AB2K Managing Director John Murphy saw potential in an old Mitsubishi van that was parked in one of the company yards. His brief was to create a road/rail welfare vehicle that could be used by rail workers in remote locations. A safe place where operators could get away from all elements of weather, from extreme cold to extreme heat. 

The RRV was refurbished and developed with seating for 7 people, a kitchen area with hot running water, cooking facilities and a separate toilet.

Coops Group was asked to help come up with a name and design for the welfare vehicle. The name decided on was ‘MADMESS’, a ‘mess on wheels’.   It tied in nicely with Quattro’s  Group’s MADVAX suction excavators and happened to be one of John Murphy’s favourite bands.

The ‘Madmess’ transformed into a tribute to Madness with an image of their famous ‘One Step Beyond’ album cover and the words ‘our house in the middle of the tracks’ on the side, as well as the AB2K postcode where the street sign was positioned.

The band was delighted with the design after Quattro Group’s press officer made contact and invited members to see the finished product on their tour of the UK.

‘Madmess’ is just one of a catalogue of unique and irreverent designs executed by Coops Group for the Quattro Group.

Managing Director Scott Cooper:
‘We are always happy to go one step beyond for AB2K.  Madmess was a truly collaborative effort.  We are elated that the band got to see our design.’

AB2K is part of the Quattro Group of companies, located all over the UK.
For more information on how Coops Group can help you execute a design vision drop an email to contact@coopsgroup.co.uk.  We’re always happy to say hello!

MadMess has been nominated for a Rail Staff award - VOTE NOW 

Mark Bedford (Bedders) the bass player from Madness was first to see it and shared it with the rest of the band. He then he got in touch to pass on his love of the vehicle. Following this he recorded a video on behalf of the band.

Mark Bedford (Bedders) video

PROJECTS

During the Covid lockdown AB2K Managing Director John Murphy saw potential in an old Mitsubishi van that was parked in one of the company yards. His brief was to create a road/rail welfare vehicle that could be used by rail workers in remote locations. A safe place where operators could get away from all elements of weather, from extreme cold to extreme heat. The RRV was refurbished and developed with seating for 7 people, a kitchen area with hot running water, cooking facilities and a separate toilet. Coops Group was asked to help come up with a name and design for the welfare vehicle. The name decided on was 'MADMESS', a 'mess on wheels'. It tied in nicely with Quattro's Group's MADVAX suction excavators and happened to be one of John Murphy's favourite bands.

MADMESS WELFARE VEHICLE

During the Covid lockdown AB2K Managing Director John Murphy saw potential in an old Mitsubishi van that was parked in one of the company yards. His brief was to create a road/rail welfare vehicle that could be used by rail workers in remote locations. A safe place where operators could get away from all elements of weather, from extreme cold to extreme heat.
The RRV was refurbished and developed with seating for 7 people, a kitchen area with hot running water, cooking facilities and a separate toilet.
Coops Group was asked to help come up with a name and design for the welfare vehicle. The name decided on was 'MADMESS', a 'mess on wheels'. It tied in nicely with Quattro's Group's MADVAX suction excavators and happened to be one of John Murphy's favourite bands.

 

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Quattro Air was a project born out of a converstaion with Quattro Group's Managing Director John Murphy to support the companies celebrations of their 30th year in business. The idea was to come up with something quite special and when the opportunity to get our hands on an iconic piece of aviation history, he couldn't say no. Coops Group managed the whole lifecycle of the project, from conception, to purchase of the plane, to the design, including the amazing sharks teeth and it being sprayed. Coops Group were there to sse it roll out of the hanger for it's maiden flight in the Quattro colours from Bournemouth to Upminster Air Drome in Essex. Happy 30th Birthday to everyone at Quattro Group!

QUATTRO AIR

Quattro Air was a project born out of a converstaion with Quattro Group's Managing Director John Murphy to support the companies celebrations of their 30th year in business. The idea was to come up with something quite special and when the opportunity to get our hands on an iconic piece of aviation history, he couldn't say no.
Coops Group managed the whole lifecycle of the project, from conception, to purchase of the plane, to the design, including the amazing sharks teeth and it being sprayed. Coops Group were there to sse it roll out of the hanger for it's maiden flight in the Quattro colours from Bournemouth to Upminster Air Drome in Essex.
Happy 30th Birthday to everyone at Quattro Group!
If you go down to the woods today… you'll find Coops Group hard at work supporting Quattro Plant with video of their work alongside the Dean Forest Heritage Railway. Quattro Plant were working alongside the Dean Forest Heritage Railway team this week, helping them get the track at Parkend Station prepped and ready for winter - just in time for the Santa Special Steam train! Our team spent two days working closely with Trevor Hartnett and Station Manager Granville Kestell,,filming the cleaning out catch pits and reballasting, leaving the heritage railway in tip-top condition for winter.

FILMING AT THE DEAN FOREST RAILWAY BY COOPSGROUP

If you go down to the woods today…
you'll find Coops Group hard at work supporting Quattro Plant with video of their work alongside the Dean Forest Heritage Railway.
Quattro Plant were working alongside the Dean Forest Heritage Railway team this week, helping them get the track at Parkend Station prepped and ready for winter - just in time for the Santa Special Steam train!
Our team spent two days working closely with Trevor Hartnett and Station Manager Granville Kestell,,filming the cleaning out catch pits and reballasting, leaving the heritage railway in tip-top condition for winter.
Jack Frost and Guy Martin are attempting to run 300mph in a mile from a standing start. Coops Group have managed the sponsorship of their attempt with the support of Quattro Group. Now into the second year of their attempt both Jack and Guy have been making adjustments to enhance their bikes speed and have been closing in on many other records over the last year and a half. Jack for instance broke the world record for fastest speed reached in under a minute, 269.79mph...is the official world record! even with a 10mph head wind! We would like to wish Jack and Guy all the success this year and look forward to supporting their attempt.

COOPS GROUP MANAGE SPONSORSHIP FOR JACK FROST & GUY MARTIN's WORLD SPEED ATTEMPT

Jack Frost and Guy Martin are attempting to run 300mph in a mile from a standing start. Coops Group have managed the sponsorship of their attempt with the support of Quattro Group.
Now into the second year of their attempt both Jack and Guy have been making adjustments to enhance their bikes speed and have been closing in on many other records over the last year and a half. Jack for instance broke the world record for fastest speed reached in under a minute, 269.79mph...is the official world record! even with a 10mph head wind!
We would like to wish Jack and Guy all the success this year and look forward to supporting their attempt.