Kumho Tyre UK hosts day of five-a-side tournament and F1 thrills at Spurs’ Stadium
Kumho Tyre UK recently hosted its annual five-a-side football tournament at the renowned Tottenham Hotspur FC (Spurs) training ground, with the event attracting over 40 of Kumhos key customers and partners, offering a unique blend of networking and exciting competitions.
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Kumho Tyre UK heads to Spurs’ stadium for five-a-side tournament
Kumho Tyre UK recently hosted its annual five-a-side football tournament at the Tottenham Hotspur FC training ground, with the event attracting over 40 Kumho key customers and partners, offering a unique blend of networking and exciting competitions.
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Ascenso names Fernández European marketing manager
Diana Fernández has been appointed as Ascenso’s new marketing manager for European business. Prior to her appointment, Fernández led “the digital transformation of four UK and Ireland brands” within Bridgestone’s European operations, which reportedly “resulted in significant growth in website traffic leading to higher conversion rates”.
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Lodge Tyre, Kirkby Tyres, Pirelli win the headline NTDA Tyre Industry Awards 2024
The NTDA announced its 2024 Tyre Industry Awards winners on the evening of 10 October during the association’s sold-out 95th Annual Dinner, sponsored by long-term partner Maritime Cargo Services, in Milton Keynes. The awards ceremony was sponsored for the 10th consecutive year by tyre manufacturer Sailun, and co-hosted, by international ventriloquist, comedian and TV personality Paul Zerdin. The big winners on the night were Lodge Tyre Company, which scooped the overall retailer and staff training and development prizes, and Kirkby Tyres, which prevailed in both the wholesaler and truck and agri tyre distributor categories. Tyrepress, attending the dinner, published the winners as they were announced on X, formerly Twitter.
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Red lamps, cybersecurity, labelling and the online tyre business headline 2024 NTDA conference
The themes of the 2024 Tyre Industry Conference were first outlined by NTDA chief executive Stefan Hay, who framed the current moment for the tyre trade as a time of flux. This period of change is characterised by opportunities to achieve strides forward in areas such as digitalisation, training, roadside safety and sustainability, but also significant threats to the sector, like cyberattacks and the difficulty in recruiting younger people to tyre industry roles. Hay said that the need for highly skilled workers has intensified, due to an ageing workforce, declining interest in engineering jobs, and increased demand for hybrid and remote working from the younger generation. Ultimately, it may be that progression in the evolution of the tyre industry may be realised by embracing perceived threats, Hay suggested.
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The British Parking Association welcomes new Government funding to improve HGV Parking and driver welfare
The British Parking Association (BPA) is delighted that the UK Government will be investing over £14 million in improving working conditions within the freight sector. This significant investment underscores their commitment to modernise the freight industry, enhance operations, and ensure better working environments for the workforce.
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Hankook bringing iON range to EES South
Hankook Tire & Technology is showcasing its portfolio of EV tyres at the Everything Electric Show South (EES South) show in Hampshire. Hosted by Fully Charged, the channel founded by Robert Llewellyn, EES South will take place from 11 to 13 October at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
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South Africa launches investigation into tyres from Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam
Since September, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has launched an investigation into the circumvention of anti-dumping investigations by redirecting tyres from China to Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Brayleys Cars uses MOTsafe to raise MOT Testing Standards
Brayleys Cars, a multi-franchise dealer group, reports that it has successfully enhanced its MOT testing standards and improved the skills of its MOT testers by using Autotech Training’s web-based platform – MOTsafe. Operating 19 sites across the UK and performing 150 MOTs daily, Brayleys recognised the growing challenge of managing MOT data effectively. With ambitious […]
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First Line: consider coated brake discs this winter
First Line Ltd. is emphasising the importance of quality brake discs with zinc aluminium coating as winter approaches, highlighting their benefits in wet weather conditions. Specifically, the Becktec coating on First Line’s Borg & Beck brake discs reportedly provides “superior protection against rust and corrosion, which is accelerated by moisture, ensuring a longer lifespan and consistent performance in damper conditions.”
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Bridgestone e-CENTRE concept ‘an evolution in the future of tyre retail’
Bridgestone has unveiled its Bridgestone e-CENTRE garage concept, calling it “an evolution in the future of tyre retail.” Using tyre retailer’s future Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements identified in partnership with consulting firm Ernst & Young, Bridgestone developed an assessment including 85 different criteria. Retailers will be assessed on these standards, enabling them to achieve Bridgestone e-CENTRE status.
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100 UK mobile tyre dealers now digitised with e-jobsheet work exchange
A hundred e-jobsheet mobile tyre dealers are now enjoying a digital and paperless operational journey in the UK. The multi-language, digital tablet-driven work exchange for truck, bus, car and van tyres has reached this milestone number offering efficiencies and cost-savings to dealers, increasing the speed with which they can process back-office operations. Steve Daly, director of mobileIT@pps Ltd, says, “Being a digital and paperless business is the aim of many small, medium and large tyre service providers, irrespective of geography, and it enables their operations to become more structured, seamless and cost-efficient.”
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Friends turned tyre fitters making ETB Llanelli one of Wales’s most female-friendly retailers
Lifelong friends Talia Wilson and Olivia Smolicz have become fully-fledged tyre fitters for ETB Autocentre Llanelli, with another female apprentice now following in their footsteps. The former Bryngwyn Comprehensive School mates, both 18, are forging impressive careers at ETB Autocentres in Trostre Industrial Estate, in an industry historically synonymous with men. They are now encouraging other girls their age to give the profession a go.
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The Blend community raises £15k for Ben
The community behind The Blend has once again come together in a show of solidarity, raising an impressive £15,000 for industry charity, Ben. The generous donation is the result of a collective effort, driven by the entire community and its partners. The funds were gathered through various initiatives, including a charity hike, individual contributions, and proceeds from The Blend’s 2024 annual conference.
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Ring partners with TyreSafe for Tyre Safety Month
Automotive accessory specialist, Ring, is again supporting TyreSafe, the UK’s leading authority on tyre safety, with its campaign for Tyre Safety Month in October. Ring has been a long-standing supporter of TyreSafe, the UK’s leading authority on tyre safety, and has previously assisted at its events across the UK alongside the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service, to conduct tyre pressure and tyre tread depth checks with its specialist equipment.
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