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Michelin opens applications for apprenticeship programme
Michelin has opened applications for the five trainee places available in its 2019 intake, with roles available in engineering and business administration in Stoke-on-Trent. Michelin’s apprenticeship programme was launched in 1927. The tyre manufacturer states that it “underpins the culture of the company overall, providing a springboard for trainees to start their careers through a tailored mix of training and work experience.”
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Ring backs TyreSafe
European lighting and automotive aftermarket specialist, Ring has become a supporter of TyreSafe. Ring will help spread the key messages of TyreSafe’s campaigns and support the charity in its ongoing awareness raising. The company supplies a tyre safety kit for motorists, including award-winning tyre inflators, tread depth and pressure gauges and emergency sealants.
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Government consulting on 10-year-old tyre ban
Following strenuous campaigning from the industry, Tyred and Frances Molloy in particular, the government announced on 26 February that it will consult on “options to ban older tyres from use on buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and mini-buses to help keep road users safe”. The Department for Transport explained that the proposed legislation will make it illegal for these vehicles to run with a tyre aged 10 years or over.
Continue ReadingKwik Fit named sole tyre supplier to SG Fleet UK
A new, three-year contract sees Kwik Fit become sole supplier of tyres and associated products to SG Fleet UK. The arrangement covers more than 13,000 company cars and vans that SG Fleet UK currently has under management.
Continue ReadingFirst plenary speaker announced for International Rubber Conference 2019
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) has announced that Professor Dr Manfred Klüppel, Head of Department Material Concepts and Modelling at Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie e. V, Germany, is the first plenary speaker announced for the 3-day global rubber conference that looks at the latest advancements in the rubber industry.
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Absolute Alignment triples stock ahead of Brexit
Four wheel alignment technology provider Absolute Alignment has tripled stock levels over the last three months in preparation for Brexit. The Farnborough-based company states that it has ensured that all wheel alignment equipment featured on the Absolute Alignment website will still be available for next day delivery throughout the spring and not subject to any delays in reaching customers.
Continue ReadingFurrows Tyres invests in CAM Cloud
Telford-based Furrows Tyres will use CAM Cloud to host its Cameo POS, stock, billing and ledgers system. CAMbi will also deliver business intelligence and reporting functionality. Cameo is designed to provide the dealer with a managed service that ensures robust, hassle-free maintenance of its server and a secure backup solution.
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Euro Car Parts introduces MOOG steering, suspension components
Euro Car Parts has introduced more than 2,500 product codes from MOOG, strengthening its range of steering and suspension parts. The dynamic partnership launches in March 2019, with Euro Car Parts rolling further references out across its branch network throughout the year.
Continue ReadingMidland Heart and LeasePlan UK announce new strategic partnership
Midland Heart and vehicle management group LeasePlan UK have announced a new partnership to supply contracted vehicles for their housing services and maintenance.
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RAC and Euro Car Parts form 500 branch-strong independent garage network
The RAC has joined forces with Euro Car Parts to create the biggest independent garage network in the country. Formed from existing RAC Approved Garages and Autofirst Network members, along with new sign ups, the newly created ‘RAC Approved Garages powered by Autofirst Network’ already has 500 garages on board and is expected to exceed 650 by April this year.
Continue ReadingBen offers help those affected by factory closures
Following the closure announcement relating to Honda’s Swindon plant as well as the closure and scaling back of production at a number of other automotive factories and their suppliers, Carol Keller, communications director at Ben – the charity and support service for the automotive sector – extended the charity’s offer of help to those affected:
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Registration opens for Automechanika Birmingham 2019
Automechanika Birmingham has announced that visitor registration is now open, enabling visitors to sign up and take advantage of a number of new offers and initiatives available at this year’s show. Jack Halliday, event director, said: “Last year saw a high number of registrations for the 2018 event from across the whole industry.
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ECP becomes official Mahle retailer for ACX ArticPRO in UK, Ireland
From 2019, Euro Car Parts Group, the UKs leading distributor of parts for all makes of cars and light commercial vehicles, and over 200 affiliates, is the official distributor of the new ACX ActicPro line for the UK and Ireland.
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Trico, Mafco Autobar ‘cash in’ offer returns
Mafco Autobar & Trico have teamed up to offer customers a £10 voucher for either Amazon or Argos for every £100 spent on Trico products until the end of March.
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Borg & Beck explains importance of cabin filter replacement
Replacing cabin filters when a vehicle is in for a service is usually part of the service schedule, but it is quite often overlooked, as many vehicle owners don’t know they exist or what they are for and therefore are not willing to pay for it to be replaced.
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