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Reduction in Downtime Sees Suckling Re-Sign with Michelin

Suckling Transport has renewed a contract to fit Michelin tyres across its fleet following an 11 per cent reduction in tyre-related breakdowns since it began fitting Michelin tyres in 2008. The independent petroleum haulage contractor, which runs a fleet of 62 tractor units and 74 trailers from its base in West Thurrock, Essex, has also seen its regroove rate rise from zero to 53 per cent. It predicts an annual saving of £20,000 as a result of the contract renewal.

10th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pro-Align Suggests Alignment Checks following UK Snow

The snow that has recently delivered a prolonged period of tricky driving conditions in the UK has prompted wheel alignment machinery supplier Pro-Align to recommend checks for unknown damage to vehicles, potentially preventing higher running costs as tyres wear out prematurely and increased rolling resistance leading to higher fuel bills. “Although drivers may not notice any difference to the way their car feels after sliding into a kerb or other object, it’s important that they have their wheel alignment properly checked,” explains Paul Beaurain, managing director, Pro-Align.

7th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Distributor Signs Fleet-wide Tyre Supply Contract

A logistics firm which has distributed Michelin tyres to retail outlets nationwide for seven years has decided to fit the company’s tyres to vehicles across its fleet. Great Bear Distribution, a 16-year-old Chester-based firm operates from 25 depots across the UK. It has signed a three-year contract with Michelin which will see tyres professionally fitted and serviced by a combination of ATS Euromaster and independent Michelin Business Advantage dealers. Existing fitments across its 65 rigids, 77 tractor units and 250 trailers will gradually be replaced with Michelin rubber over the coming months.

6th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyota, Lexus Join TyreSafe

Toyota and Lexus became the latest vehicle manufacturers to join tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe, helping the group reach a dozen vehicle manufacturer members helping to raise standards of tyre care and maintenance through driver education and engagement. “It’s wonderful to receive the support and backing of two fantastic brands such as Toyota and Lexus,” comments Stuart Jackson, chairman of TyreSafe. “We have seen very positive results from the excellent contributions made by our other vehicle manufacturer members and we are looking forward to the two new members becoming equally involved.”

4th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster to Manage Ambulance Fleet’s Tyres

Britain’s largest ambulance trust, the North West Ambulance Service, has signed a deal with ATS Euromaster to fit Michelin cold weather tyres to its fleet of 135 rapid response cars. The NHS Trust covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Mersey Regional, Cheshire and Greater Manchester. It selected the cold weather tyres for its ‘blue-light’ Ford Mondeos, Skoda Elegances / Scouts and Volvo V50s. The tyres are being delivered directly to nominated Trust vehicle workshops across the North West, with ATS Euromaster’s extensive mobile tyre fitting fleet – the largest of its type in the country – used to co-ordinate the replacements promptly on-site.

16th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon Tyres Secures PVR Deal With ATS Euromaster

Premier Vehicle Rental (PVR) has selected Avon Tyres for its new three-year, fixed-term tyre supply contract through ATS Euromaster (ATSE). PVR is aiming to double its fleet of 150 vehicles and will benefit from the combined strength of ATSE’s nationwide centre network and its fleet of nearly 1,000 mobile service vans.

PVR has reportedly been seeking to better manage costs and says streamlining tyre servicing through a national provider will help take it “from strength to strength.” Its intention to double its fleet size in the next three ears, with an increase to 220 vehicles in the next six months, means that adopting a one-stop national approach is a vital step for the business. PVR’s fleet comprises mainly Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinter vans, which are rented on contracts for a minimum of 12 months. Its customers range from maintenance firms to food delivery services.

16th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Backs Tyresafe in Criticism Of Cold Weather Tyre Insurance Premiums

ATS Euromaster has issued the following comment in response to reports of insurance companies charging drivers a premium for fitting cold weather tyres to their cars / vans: “We are in agreement with Tyresafe's criticism of insurance companies charging higher premiums for drivers with cold weather tyres,” says Huw Williams, Group Marketing Director of ATS Euromaster. “It highlights the widespread confusion surrounding their fitment and proven suitability for the UK market.

15th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Heywood Michelin’s New Truck Operational Marketing Manager

As of January 1, Guy Heywood, who is currently Michelin’s operational marketing manager for Truck, will take over the role of UK & Republic of Ireland operational sales manager for Truck. In this new position Heywood will report to Truck commercial director Bill Schafer and lead a national team of sales account managers across the UK and Republic of Ireland. In doing so, Michelin comments that Heywood will be leading the largest specialist truck tyre sales force of any manufacturer in the industry.

15th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin XZM Difference ‘Phenomenal’, says Timber Merchant

A timber merchant in the Tayside town of Perth is switching over to a 100 per cent Michelin policy across its Machinery fleet following a trial using XZM industrial tyres fitted on two forklift trucks. The firm, Glenalmond Timber, had previously used solid tyres on its 13 counterbalance forklifts and three side-loader trucks, a solution production director Martin Clelland found unsatisfactory owing to their inability to withstand the wear and tear of moving bulk loads of timber around the yard.

14th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

“Widespread Confusion” on Winter Tyres & Insurance: ATS Euromaster

ATS Euromaster has issued the following comment in response to reports of insurance companies charging drivers a premium for fitting cold weather tyres to their cars / vans:

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Dutch Winter Tyre Rise Points Way for UK: ATSE

While it is widely known that the UK’s winter tyres market will receive a bump this year – indeed, the question is now not whether there will be an increase in sales, but how large the increase can be, given the limitations of supply – a consensus seems to be forming that there will be room for greater future growth, given the performance of the segment in countries of similar climates. ATS Euromaster has contributed to this opinion today, stating that the results of a Dutch survey into road traffic accidents show that UK fleets would be safer if they fitted cold weather tyres. The survey by traffic psychologist Adriaan Heino revealed that cars with cold weather tyres were involved in significantly less accidents during winter than those which remained on ‘summer’ tyres.

2nd December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Launches Payment Card

ATS Euromaster has launched a new payment card named ‘ATS Assist’, offering a single payment option for all motoring needs, regardless of vehicle type, covering drivers for everything from tyres to fuel and windscreen replacement to vehicle rental. Individual cards available for every car, van, truck and trailer. A single weekly or monthly invoice is sent to managers detailing all transactions, vehicle by vehicle, eliminating the need for drivers to collect receipts and claim expenses, thus reducing administration. The collective online information also provides a clear fleet cost analysis, enabling businesses to identify purchasing trends and potential cost savings more readily.

1st December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Hosts Road Safety Demos for Birmingham Pupils

Over 500 children in Birmingham gained valuable experience in road safety last week, when Aston-based tyre specialist ATS Euromaster organised a series of practical demonstrations at Anderton Park School in Balsall Heath (24 November) and Coleshill Heath Junior & Infants School in Chelmsley Wood (25 November). The special lessons were arranged to support National Road Safety Week (22-28 November) and saw a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) squeeze into the playgrounds at both schools to help highlight a series of key safety messages involving stopping distances, driver reaction times and vehicle blind spots.

1st December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Report Links Marubeni with £650 million Kwik-Fit Sale

Just over a month after the news that Kwik-Fit owners PAI had appointed Credit Suisse to analyse the options for the sale of the company, newspaper reports have linked Japanese trading house Marubeni with a possible purchase. Marubeni’s other UK interests include ownership of Yokohama HPT tyres and a network of 24 car showrooms through its Marubeni Automotive Ltd subsidiary. It is also said to own one of the largest dealers for Toyota and Mazda in Europe.

Despite the reports, a company spokesperson told Tyres & Accessories that Kwik-Fit is “not in advanced discussions with anyone, specifically not Marubeni.” Rather the reported sale of the company is said to be in the very early stages, with the timeframe to completion unclear at this time.

22nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster “Focuses on Cutting Fleet Running Costs”

While the latest European Truck Customer Survey suggests that vehicle uptime has overtaken fuel efficiency as the most pressing concern on the minds of fleet operators, ATS Euromaster has continued to view both aspects of fleet service with similar importance. Peter Fairlie, group sales director with the firm, suggests that ATSE has retained a focus on helping fleet managers to “cut their running costs” across the board, through such measures as tyre husbandry, an increase in emphasis on mobile repair units and “ramping up” its service offering to accommodate fleet vehicles’ longer deployment.

3rd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors