Continental Named Fleet Van Tyre Provider of the Year

This year’s inaugural Fleet Van awards ceremony in Birmingham saw Continental Tyre Group named as Tyre Provider of the Year. The judging panel evaluated entrants based on a number of criteria, which included: validated performance of the current product range; availability of supply; simplicity of fitment and evidence of the company’s commitment to future development and innovation. Trevor Gelken, Editor of Fleet Van Magazine commented: “We were very impressed with Continental’s performance in all of the judging categories, but the deciding factor for us was the outstanding focus on safety”.

Continental actively promotes safety through its work with road safety and government organisations using initiatives such as the 3mm minimum tread depth campaign. In addition, safety has always been the first consideration for Continental’s research and development teams in developing new product.

Speaking after the ceremony Continental Tyre Group managing director David Smith said; “We’re obviously delighted to have won this award in its inaugural year. Continental works closely with both manufacturers and fleets to provide the optimum tyre performance in terms of safety, durability and fuel efficiency and it’s great to have that recognised. It’s one of the reasons that one in three vans leaves a European factory on Continental tyres.”