Forterra picks Michelin tyres for its fleet
Building materials manufacturer Forterra has opted for Michelin as its sole tyre supplier. Operating from 13 locations nationwide, Forterra produces some 500 million bricks a year, which it transports via 143 trucks (both rigids with drawbars and tractor units) and 153 predominately drawbar trailers, the vast majority of which feature mechanical offload systems
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West Mercia Police completes tyre training at ContiAcademy
Continental Tyres’ training school, the ContiAcademy, recently ran a workshop on tyre safety and performance for officers from West Mercia Police. 13 delegates from the force completed a mix of theory-based and practical training at the Lutterworth facility, aiming to understand the safety-critical role tyres play in vehicles. Modules looked in depth at the fundamentals of tyre design, engineering and physics. Steve Howat, technical services general manager at Continental Tyres, called the force’s decision to work with the company to deliver this vital training as “an endorsement of our commitment and capabilities at the ContiAcademy.” The training comes ahead of October’s Tyre Safety Month, with both Conti and the force registered supporters of road safety organisation TyreSafe.
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TyreSafe launches ‘Caught in the ACT’ Tyre Safety Month campaign
TyreSafe has launched its flagship campaign for October’s Tyre Safety Month. Focusing on raising awareness of the role of tyres in ensuring road safety, Tyre Safety Month is a fixture of the road safety calendar, and an opportunity to stress the importance of regular tyre maintenance. This year’s campaign, announced at the TyreSafe Media Briefing earlier this year, TyreSafe is challenging drivers and riders to get ‘Caught in the ACT’, adopting a superhero theme with comic strip inspired visuals to make tyre safety more engaging, helping motorists to see themselves as tyre safety heroes.
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Wirral Tyres Specialists: a new retreader enters the market
Recent years have seen the UK retreading landscape shift enormously. The combined pressures of pandemic-related issues as well as wider economic and cost-of-living factors, combined with material supply difficulties has resulted in two outcomes. First, several retreaders have closed their doors. And second, the balance of retreading materials supply swung away from one large manufacturer-owned franchise approach in favour of an independent-network-driven business model. When the closures took place, they occurred with all the finality “winding up” brings with it. That being the case, it is with great joy to write that in recent weeks Tyres & Accessories has learnt of at least two Phoenix operations where businesses that for one reason or another closed down in the last couple of years, have risen from ashes like the proverbial firebird and are boldly starting again. The first is Wirral Tyre Specialists Ltd, which is now under completely new ownership despite historic roots in the location. T&A had the pleasure of visiting at the end of July.
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29% increase in KSI casualties linked to tyre-related incidents ‘concerning’ – TyreSafe
TyreSafe is calling for “immediate and comprehensive measures” to combat the escalating problem of killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties linked to tyre-related incidents on British roads. The latest Department for Transport “Reported Road Casualties Great Britain” annual report for 2023 shows a year-on-year increase of 29 per cent, from 147 in 2022 to 190 in 2023. This is the highest number of casualties due to tyre defects since 2018 and puts tyre-related casualties at a similar level to those related to mobile phones. TyreSafe’s latest Case for Action emphasises the urgent need for stronger action to address tyre safety. The safety organisation wants to increase awareness, seeks stricter enforcement of existing regulations, and the adoption of new safety standards.
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Continental tyres OE on new smart #3 Brabus
The new smart #3 Brabus edition is begin factory equipped with EcoContact 6 Q tyres from Continental. Specifically, the SUV coupé is being fitted with 245/40 R20 99V XL tyres as original equipment. The smart #3 is the second model produced by the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and the Chinese manufacturer Geely.
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Repairify names new technical sales executive
Experienced automotive trade and business development manager Marcus Phillips is joining Repairify as UK technical sales executive (South) to expand its IMI-qualified team.
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TIA Group celebrates 25th anniversary
Shropshire tyre wholesaler, TIA Group, celebrates the company’s 25th anniversary next month, marking a quarter of a century of worldwide tyre trade. The international conglomerate, based in Telford, started out in 1999 under the name Treadsetters. Since then, TIA has established close relationships with both its growing customer base and international suppliers.
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Burnt Mills Tyres celebrates 30th anniversary with first fully electric vans
Norfolk Truck and Van recently supplied three new Renault Trucks E-Tech Master L2H2 panel vans to help Burnt Mills Tyres provide on-site and roadside tyre fitting services. The new vans will clock up between 50 and 100 miles a day, with local trips in and out of the depot in Basildon, Essex where the vehicles will also be charged.
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Michelin: RH Claydon stockholding will ‘enhance and strengthen our existing distribution strategy’
Commenting on the news that RH Claydon will hold stocks of Michelin agricultural and industrial tyres, Mark White, Michelin’s National Sales Manager UK & Ireland – Beyond Road, said the stockholding will “…enhance and strengthen our existing distribution strategy”, adding that Michelin is introducing a stockholding into R. H. Claydon to “complement and support” the services offered by our Michelin Exelagri dealers:
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Tunnell Grab Services calls Continental tyre choice ‘a no brainer’
Since its formation in 2001, Tunnell Grab Services (TGS) has provided specialist grab, plant and digger hire, alongside aggregate supplies and contract work for domestic, commercial and industrial customers throughout the South East of England. TGS trucks have been fitted with Continental family tyres for more than a decade.
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R H Claydon now stocking Michelin agricultural and industrial tyres
On 24 September 2024, RH Claydon announced that the well-known wholesaler has been appointed as amn official wholesaler of Michelin agricultural and industrial products, supporting its network of accredited Michelin Exelagri dealers. According RH Claydon representatives, the partnership will allow RH Claydon to stock “a comprehensive range of Michelin farming tyres” across the firms “eight strategically located warehouses throughout the UK, enhancing Michelins wholesale coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales.”
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PCL releases bluetooth enabled Accura Qube and app
Since its launch, PCL’s Accura Qube has targeted a reputation for “fast and accurate inflation where space is limited”. It was then upgraded to the Accura Qube Series II, which incorporated digital technology for air and nitrogen inflation. Now, the company has added a bluetooth enabled model with the dedicated Workshop Connect app.
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Repxpert training event kicks off new Wrenches and Wisdom video series
Schaeffler’s all-new Repxpert Wrenches and Wisdom video series got off to a flying start last week (Tuesday 17th September) with a special live training event hosted by Colin Denton, Star of TV’s ‘Classic Car Garage’ and Chief Executive of the North London Garages Group Training Association (NLGGTA), which was held at the organisation’s Enfield site.
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Autobar offers ‘one-stop shop for small consumables’
Autobar is well known for its substantial range of automotive parts including bulbs, switches, relays and fitted consumables: whatever fixing is needed, Autobar is the go-to supplier for many. Its range includes fasteners and hardware, tubing and joiners, cables, clamps, fuses, grommets, hoses and hundreds more. With 1,396 references, the products are packaged in single or small quantity consumer packs for retailers, meaning large margins for small items.
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