Bridgestone Wins 2-Year Dawsongroup Contract

Dawsongroup plc has awarded Bridgestone UK a new two-year tyre contract that runs until January 2010. Under the arrangement Bridgestone UK will supply OE, new replacement and retreaded truck tyres. Greg Ward, Bridgestone UK Commercial Director, said: “We are really pleased to have been awarded this contract. Over the last 12 months we have worked very hard to understand every aspect of their business and fleet requirements. We can build on this foundation and further develop our relationship with the Dawsongroup plc.”

Mark Stathers, Dawsongroup plc General Manager – Tyre Services said: “We are very happy to award this contract again to Bridgestone, they have shown a strong commitment to our business over the last 12 months and we look forward to continuing our partnership over the next two years.” Dawsonrentals was formed in 1974 and specialise in the asset rental business. Each year the company makes “significant” investment in expanding and replenishing its fleet of trucks (ranging from 7.5 – 44 tonnes), trailers and specialised equipment.