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GB Tyres seeking growth opportunities in segment diversification, geographical expansion

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Already well established as a leading Truck and Commercial wholesale tyre supplier, recent diversification from GB Tyres has seen it increase its presence in the car wholesale market. It is now looking forward to expanding its off-road agricultural, plant, construction and earthmover offerings, the wholesaler tells Tyres & Accessories. While the expansion of its sales into passenger car tyres has required approaching new customers and a slightly different customer base, many agricultural customers are already using GB Tyres for their truck tyre supply. GB Tyres says the extension is therefore a case of “enhancing its offer to the same customers.” It adds that the advantage of offering tyres in an expanding range of segments to an existing large customer base means it can offer a mix of car, truck and any other tyres all on the same delivery, which helps the company distinguish itself from some competitors.

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Rewarding success in the tyre business

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In July, TyreSafe held its first post-lockdown in-person day conference and awards event. More recently the NTDA named the winners at its annual Tyre Industry Awards event. And our sister publication WhatTyre.com has also published names of the winners of its 2022 WhatTyre Tyre of the Year awards. What these three things have in common is that they all aim to give credit where credit is due. They all aim to reward success.

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Hankook, Stapleton’s, Skidz lead 2022 Tyre Industry Awards winners

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The Tyre Industry Awards 2022 were presented on 6 October at Birmingham’s VOX Conference Centre during the National Tyre Distributors Association’s 93rd Annual Dinner. The awards ceremony was sponsored by Sailun Tyres for the eighth consecutive year, while supplier member Maritime Cargo Services sponsored the dinner. Former BBC news presenter and triathlete Louise Minchin hosted the awards alongside NTDA chief executive Stefan Hay and national chairman Simon Wright. For a gallery of the winners, click here.

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‘Stronger together’ – tyre and aftermarket sector gathers for 2022 Tyre Industry Conference

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The Tyre Industry Conference 2022 has opened at The Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham. The National Tyre Distributors Association’s annual event, sponsored this year by wholesaler GB Tyres and Indian tyre brand JK Tyre, is presenting tyre business delegates with a stimulating programme of presentations tackling the biggest questions facing different sectors of the distribution chain; from the newest innovations in tyres for electric vehicles to the key issues affecting tyre recovery and recycling. Stefan Hay, NTDA chief executive, set the tone of the event with his opening address, calling for a collaborative effort from the industry to tackle pressing issues, such as the skills shortage and efforts to decarbonise and promote the circular economy. Meanwhile, Simon Wright used his first conference address as NTDA national chairman to pay tribute to his predecessor Martin O’Brien as “a master of the round and black,” and to celebrate the association’s success in promoting tyre technician training and accreditation, with “around 2000 commercial tyre technicians” going through its newest scheme.

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70 years of Kirkby Tyres

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Liverpool-based Kirkby Tyres has played a leading role in the UK tyre business for much of its post-war history. Much has changed during that time, so with Kirkby Tyres’s parent company celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Tyres & Accessories spoke to chairman Gordon Rosenthal in order to find out more about the past, present and future of the well-known tyre wholesaler.

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European rollout to follow UK launch of Michelin materials handling training

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Tyre technicians responsible for keeping fleets of forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment on the move will benefit from a new dedicated training programme from Michelin. The new materials handling tyre fitting course, which also embraces management of solid wheels, is being held at the Michelin Training and Information Centre (MTIC) in Stoke-on-Trent. Michelin says the course “lays the foundation for training excellence internationally” and hopes to roll it out across Europe.

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2022 Tyre Industry Awards finalists named

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The NTDA has announced the finalists for some of its 2022 Tyre Industry Awards, due to be presented at a ceremony sponsored for the 8th consecutive year by tyre manufacturer Sailun, during the association’s 93rd annual dinner on Thursday 6th October at the VOX Conference Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham. The dinner is, sponsored by long-standing NTDA supplier member, and Tyre industry Awards supporter, Maritime Cargo Services. And the awards will be hosted, by television personality, journalist, former BBC news presenter and tri-athlete Louise Minchin.

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41,500 breakdowns caused by tyre issues in 2021

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More than 41,500 breakdowns were caused by tyres in 2021. That is over 20 of all breakdowns, according to National Highways, which has launched its summer safety campaign urging motorists to check their vehicles before driving.

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Merityre, Hometyre take wins as Autogem ‘TPMS Expert’ captures imagination

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The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the Birmingham NEC hosted the finale of Autogem’s inaugural TPMS Expert competition on Wednesday, 8 June. 12 regional finalists assembled on Autogem’s stand to demonstrate their problem-solving skills in front of hundreds of onlookers, including a judging panel of industry experts. Merityre’s Liam Gaynor was crowned TPMS Expert (large retailer) with Hometyre’s Craig Schwartz taking the small retailer award, while all 12 finalists were commended for detecting various TPMS faults quickly and efficiently, communicating them clearly to the panel. Meanwhile Autogem, which has developed the TPMS Expert award over the past few years to help raise standards and awareness about tyre pressure monitoring systems, has been praised by automotive retail bosses and industry experts for its first nationwide competition.

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Top 10 UK tyre retailers 2022 – growing fast

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Times have been tough in the last couple of years, but if the growth of the top 25 tyre retailers in the UK is anything to go by, the nation’s leading tyre retail businesses are taking triumph from adversity. Of course, Halfords’ acquisition of National Tyres and Autocare’s parent company at the end of 2021 makes up a big part of the new UK tyre retail landscape, but it is clear that adding branches to existing networks (either by organic growth or by acquisition) is a common theme across the board.

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MOT interval madness as the business faces 1 million more tests in 2022

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OTR tyres, seasonal tyres (such as winter and all-season products) and the tyre retail business are our key features this month. As important as the development of the OTR and seasonal tyre segments undoubtedly is, the combination of tectonic shifts in the UK tyre retail landscape and transport secretary Grant Shapps’ decision to once again suggest changing MOT frequency have stolen my column’s attention this month. On the latter point, NTDA chief executive Stefan Hay was understandably riled to learn that Shapps is retreading the meddling-with-the-MOT path (something readers can read more about in the UK section of May’s magazine). Either way, renewed focus on MOT protocol is firmly connected with the ongoing development of the tyre retail business.

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Shapps’ retreads ‘ill-advised’ MOT frequency changes again

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Reports suggesting UK transport secretary Grant Shapps is once again considering changing MOT frequencies to two-yearly intervals began being published on the evening of 26 April 2022. On the morning 27 April, Shapps was refusing to rule out those changes. Whenever the transport secretary came up with the plans they are old news which has been repeatedly debated, consulted on and ultimately rejected. Such proposals are also “ill-advised” according to the National Tyre Distributors Association, whose chief executive Stefan Hays blasted Shapps’ alleged MOT proposal in a statement released at noon on 27 April.

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Autogem offers TPMS star quality

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NTDA Tyre Industry Award-winning business Autogem, has played a key role in the UK TPMS aftermarket since its inception. Indeed company representatives are clear, if there was one product area where the firm can boast star quality, then look no further than its TPMS offering.

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