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BEN cricket match proves a big hit
The annual BEN cricket match, co-sponsored by FPS and Comma and supported by the IAAF, successfully took place Thursday 23 June at Dorridge Cricket club near Solihull, raising money for those in need within the independent aftermarket.
Continue ReadingMagna Tyres renews Cemex UK contract
On 18 June Magna Tyres Group announced that Cemex UK has renewed the contract for Magna to deliver OTR tyres to Cemex in the UK for the next two years. Cemex is reportedly “very satisfied” about the performance of Magna Tyres because of “the low cost price per hour, the reliability of the tyres and low amount of breakdowns”.
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Aston Martin continues with Welsh plant investment post-Brexit
Aston Martin is going ahead with previously announced plans for a new £200 million manufacturing plant in St Athan, Wales despite the UK voting to leave the European Union. It seems that company remains optimistic about its plans at least partly because a weaker pound makes the carmaker’s exports more attractive. Aston Martin president and CEO Dr Andy Palmer said in a statement that the UK’s Brexit vote won’t change the company’s expansion plans.
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SDC trailers bought by Chinese firm CIMC
Chinese firm CIMC Vehicles has acquired Northern Irish firm Retlan Manufacturing Limited, which includes well-known trailer manufacturer SDC Trailers Local news sources quote David Li, general manager and director of the board of CIMC Vehicles, as saying: We are delighted to have acquired the Retlan Group. The acquisition will mark an exciting new chapter in its history. We look forward to working with the existing management to continue its fine tradition of high quality UK-based manufacturing and to the opportunity for further investment to help grow the business.”
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Bandvulc agrees four-year deal with Dawsonrentals
Dawsonrentals truck and trailer has made an exclusive four-year agreement with Bandvulc. Bandvulc reports that it will now work closely with the individual managers at the company’s 30 branches around the UK, collecting tyres from the 11,000 strong truck and trailer fleet and retreading them as needed.
Continue ReadingCorrosion repair guide from ECP
Car parts distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP) has published a new 84-page Corrosion Repair Guide showcasing its industry-leading range of replacement parts for vehicles suffering from rust. The range covers cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from Austin, BMW, Citroen, Daewoo, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Rover, Seat, Skoda, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, VW and Volvo, including classics such as the original Mini, VW Transporter and Mk2 Golf.
Continue ReadingCooper opens new fulfilment centre in Hamburg
Cooper Tire Europe has opened a new European Fulfilment Centre (EFC) located in Hamburg, Germany. According to the company, the EFC will “serve customers throughout Europe and Scandinavia”.
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TyreSafe welcomes IAM RoadSmart as newest supporter
IAM RoadSmart, the organisation formerly known as The Institute of Advanced Motorists, has become an official supporter of TyreSafe. The tyre safety association says it is delighted to welcome IAM RoadSmart to its ever-expanding network of supporters.
Continue ReadingKPMG: new car sales growth adjusted down 1/6 after Brexit
Market analysts at KPMG have revised down full year 2016 new car sales predictions by a sixth from 3 million units to 2.5 million following the UKs decision to leave the EU. The fear is that the automotive industry, of which tyre supply (both OE and aftermarket) are clearly a part will be most seriously and negatively affected by Brexit. John Leech, head of automotive at KPMG UK, certainly suggested as much: “The British public has voted to leave the EU. As recent surveys showed, the automotive industry is anticipated to be one of the sectors most impacted by the vote to Leave the EU.
Continue ReadingBrexit, export and the tyre wholesale trade
Reflecting on the Brexit news, prompts us to think about the part of the tyre trade the does business the most regularly on the continent - the wholesale sector. But first, lets take a look at the car trade by way of a proxy. Following the Brexit nes, he National Franchised Dealers Association, which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, considered the impact on trading, with Sue Robinson, director of the NFDA saying:
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Goodyear Dunlop connect with Police at NAPFM conference
Over 1000 Police fleet managers engaged with Goodyear Dunlop at the annual National Association of Police Fleet Managers Conference (NAPFM) earlier this month. The NAPFM conference is now in its 43rd year and is one of the largest emergency service fleet events in Europe.
Continue ReadingSteve Parker leaving ETEL
European Tyre Enterprises Ltd (ETEL) CIO and commercial director, Steve Parker is to leave the company. Parker, who has been with the business for over 30 years (first at Stapleton’s and latterly at ETEL), is taking a break from the industry to “spend time with his family and pursue other interests”.
Continue ReadingBrexit leaves Britain under-skilled
Daniel Kirkpatrick, Team Manager for Automotive at JAM Recruitment commented on how the Brexit vote could impact human resources in the automotive sector, suggesting Brexit will leave Britain under-skilled.
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Conti CEO: Brexit vote “very worrying”
Leading tyre manufacturers have begun offering their responses to the UK electorate’s decision to leave the EU. Describing the trajectory of the Brexit vote as “very worrying”, Continental AG CEO Dr Elmer Degenhart commented: “Taking the pan-European context into account the vote is very worrying. ‘Everyone on his own’ does not fit the idea behind the formation of the EU and cannot be the answer to the challenges of the global competition with America and Asia.” However, Degenhart does not expect big problems for Continental itself: “The direct economic impact on Continental is expected to be limited because currently we generate less than 3 per cent of our sales in the UK and expect to be successful in this market also in the future.”
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David Cameron steps down following Brexit vote
This UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he would step down by October, following yesterday’s referendum result supporting a British exit – or Brexit – from the European Union. The markets responded with historically high level of volatility – especially in terms of sterling’s value against the dollar and at the FTSE 100. This in turn led to calming statements from Bank of England governor Mark Carney, who reassured investors of Britain’s financial capabilities and contingencies.
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