AN ANDOVER business is hoping to slash emissions from its fleet of vehicles as it trials a new system.

Stannah, which manufactures lifts and stairlifts, is trialling a fuel conditioner called SulNOxEco in an attempt to cut particulates by up to 60 per cent, and carbon monoxide and dioxide emissions by 30 per cent, in the exhaust of its vehicles.

Beginning with 40 vehicles this year, the company has a view to extending usage to all 700 vehicles if successful.

Jon Stannah, Group Managing Director, said: “As a 154-year-old family business, sustainability is something we care passionately about.

“We know that sustainability is not a one-time fix, that it is about urgent and constant efforts to lessen our impact on the environment.

“We are delighted to be trialling the SulNOx product which could pave the way for a rapid and significant reduction in our fleet emissions.”

Ben Richardson, the CEO of SulNOx, added: “We are very pleased to be partnering with Stannah and helping to them tackle one of their biggest sustainability priorities.

"SulNOxEco Fuel Conditioner is already proven by our large haulage users to save money on reduced fuel and maintenance bills whist simultaneously cutting emissions dramatically.

"By using SulNOx in the Stannah van and car fleets, we will be further demonstrating the versatility of our green technologies.”