Fraikin appoints Prometeon as preferred tyre supplier

Fraikin signed a three-year truck and trailer tyre supply deal with Prometeon. Prometeon will supply and manager Pirelli and Formula brand tyres for Fraikin’s fleet of 3,100 rigids, tractors and trailers. Fraikin is no stranger to Pirelli and Formula tyres, having fitted them between 2006 and 2017. Fraikin has also previously worked with Bandvulc and ATS Euromaster.

Servicing will be provided via Prometeon’s nationwide service network and Fraikin will use Prometeon’s ProManagement system, which provides centralised billing and management reporting (including the monitoring of tyre usage and costs).

Eric Baley, Engineering & Procurement director, Fraikin said: “We are looking forward to working in partnership with Prometeon once more. Our Fraikin workshops, as well as our mobile technicians, are involved in the tyre husbandry, and the training support provided by Prometeon is crucial to enhance our expertise. This will give us new benefits around our tyre package for customers. Tyres are a key area in any fleet, and our experience and knowledge will ensure that we give added value and maximise profits.”

Peter Fairlie, managing director of Prometeon Tyre Group UK, said: “It’s fantastic to be working with Fraikin again. Because of our history with the business, we were able to demonstrate a deep understanding of Fraikin’s requirements. It was a challenge to commence the contract as the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but Fraikin and Prometeon worked brilliantly together to ensure a quick and seamless transition with a minimum of customer impact.”