Bandvulc Enters New Tyre Market

The Bandvulc Group has entered the new tyre market by becoming the leading stockist of the Fulda range of commercial tyres in the UK. Covering sizes from 17.5 to 22.5-inch, Bandvulc will wholesale and distribute the Fulda brand alongside its own products and the recently agreed small order Goodyear/Dunlop arrangements.

The Fulda brand is wholly owned by Goodyear Dunlop and, in Europe at least, is described as “a leading brand.” The new agreement gives Bandvulc the opportunity to compete in the new tyre market sector, which it has previously been unable to do. According to the company, the move will enable Bandvulc and its fleet operation BTC to compete in both wholesale and regional fleet business with much more confidence.

Philip West, commercial director, Bandvulc commented: “By having control over distribution of a new tyre brand we will be able to manage policy fitments very effectively and at the same time offer our dealer network a competitively priced tyre product which fits a niche in the market.”