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May “Worst Month For Breakdowns” – ATS Euromaster

According to ATS Euromaster, May 2007 was the worst month of last year for commercial vehicle tyre-related breakdowns on the UK roads. The company says that its data shows that, throughout the year, ATS Euromaster’s 24 hour Rapid Response team handled 111,318 calls for roadside assistance from vans to top weight articulated trucks, with 10,242 (or 9.2 per cent) of all call-outs falling in May. The quietest month was December, with just 7,042 (or 6.3 per cent) of calls.

28th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Shoreham Switches to Michelin Pneumatic Forklift Tyres

Shoreham Port Authority, located five miles west of Brighton & Hove, is switching its forklift truck fleet from solid to pneumatic tyres following a competitive trial run in conjunction with tyre solutions provider ATS Euromaster. The trial saw one of the company’s Hyster 5.5 XM trucks fitted with Michelin XZM radial tyres and monitored against the performance of solid tyres across the 20-strong forklift fleet. The Michelin tyres provided over 1,000 hours of safe operation before needing to be replaced by ATS Euromaster – doubling the average life Shoreham Port had become accustomed to from solid tyres.

13th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Retail Fly-Tipping Costs £2 million a Year

Under the banner of “Educating the consumer,” the second annual Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) annual forum, which took place at the end of January covered topics including “Balancing Capacity with Demand,” “Recycling Comes at a Cost,” and “The production and use of tyre derived materials,” but once again the most headline-grabbing news was on the subject of retail fly-tipping.

Large tyre retail operations are paying for the disposal of 10-15 per cent more tyres than they sell, according to the latest information. Group Tyre commercial operations director, Karl Naylor, detailed some of the findings of the Tyre Industry Federation (TIF) fly-tipping panel he has recently been working with. 12 months after Kwik-Fit spoke of how tyres dumped on its premises cost £250,000 it appears that the problems costs the wider retail industry approximately £2 million each year. And what's more, the problem appears to be a growing concern.

31st January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to Double CV Show Stand Size this Year

Michelin has reported that the stand it has booked (8-340) for this year’s CV Show in April will be twice the size of last year’s. Michelin’s stand will publicise the UK launch of its new 255/60 R19.5 and 205/65 R 17.5 MaxiTrailer tyres as well as a range of other products. The firm says that all of the tyres on show will include its patented Durable Technologies, which it describes as “a series of innovations that set new performance standards for customers.” Tyres & Accessories has also seen a preview of ATS Euromaster’s, the French manufacturer’s retail equity, show stand. The ATSE stand represents another significant investment and is apparently taking on a “green” theme this year with carbon neutral invitations and recycled tyre-based flooring.

29th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

ATSE Wins Castle Morpeth Council Contract

Castle Morpeth Council has awarded a contract to supply tyres and associated services across its 148-strong fleet to ATS Euromaster, as part of a framework agreement created by the North Eastern Purchasing Organisation (NEPO). The 2+2 year deal covers a diverse mix of vehicles including the Mayoral car, vans, dropsides, road sweepers, other items of plant and a fleet of more than 14 refuse collection and recycling vehicles. As part of the new contract, ATS Euromaster is also fitting the refuse fleet with Taurus tyres, manufactured by Michelin.

11th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Morecombe Bay Port Chooses Michelin

The Peel Group company Heysham Port Ltd, operator of a fleet of 28 tugs that together perform in excess of 1,000 trailer movements per day whilst loading and unloading ships stopping in north west England en route to and from Belfast, Dublin, the Isle of Man and Warrenpoint, is making the switch to Michelin tyres. A total of six new Terberg RT222 tugs have joined the fleet fitted with Michelin X-Terminal T tyres specified as original equipment, with a further four on order for delivery in spring 2008. Heysham Port is also fitting X-Terminal T tyres to other tugs as wear dictates, with servicing work carried out by mobile support vehicles from ATS Euromaster and Tyrecraft.

3rd December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Prepare for Winter with ATS Euromaster

Nationwide fast-fit network ATS Euromaster is urging drivers across the UK to ensure their cars and vans are prepared for winter by taking advantage of a free vehicle health check. Designed to guard against unnecessary breakdowns, the no-obligation inspections are available at any of ATS Euromaster’s 490 service centres across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and can be performed without booking beforehand.

According to ATS Euromaster, the vehicle health checks are suitable for any make, model and age of car or van, whether private or company-owned, and each check takes just fifteen minutes. The inspection covers tyre tread depth, tyre condition, tyre pressure and includes a visual inspections of front brakes, battery, exhaust and shock absorbers, with a written report issued to drivers upon completion.

Commenting on the service, Russell Fleetwood, National Car Sales director at ATS Euromaster, said “breakdowns nearly double when the cold weather sets in, but with a little pre-winter preparation drivers can ensure their cars are in tip-top condition. What’s more, spending a few minutes sorting out issues now usually proves cheaper and more convenient than trying to rectify the problem when your car won’t start on a cold winter’s morning.”

7th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster and AA in 3-Year Deal

ATS Euromaster has secured a three-year contract with the AA, taking over the supply and service of tyres for the company’s roadside and recovery patrol fleet, while extending the range of services available to AA members across the country. The three-tier deal also sees the AA switch its preferred tyre brand to Michelin, with ATS Euromaster fitting Michelin rubber across the company’s fleet of around 2,500 patrol vans and 300 recovery trucks when they come to replacement time.

“We have traditionally worked with two tyre suppliers but during the latest contract negotiations we were able to consolidate supply by using ATS Euromaster’s service centres and mobile service vans to support our roadside and recovery patrol fleet. Furthermore, a significantly enhanced member benefits package was agreed with ATS Euromaster,” says Andrew Hamilton, Head of Fleet Procurement at the AA.

19th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Grocontinental Opts For ATS Euromaster/Michelin Fleet Servicing

Shropshire-based truck fleet, Grocontinental, has appointed ATS Euromaster as its sole commercial vehicle tyre services provider across its fleet of 55 commercial vehicles and 100 trailers following an extensive Michelin tyre trial. The new agreement will see ATS Euromaster work in partnership with Grocontinental’s maintenance team fitting Michelin tyres across the fleet. According to the company the new contract replaces a previous Goodyear policy which had been managed internally for more than 30 years.

David Grocott, Joint Managing Director of Grocontinental says: “Tyres have a critical impact on a vehicle’s fuel economy, and after a Michelin tyre trial we saw that by working with ATS Euromaster to manage our tyres more effectively, we could make valuable savings to our fuel bill. Switching our procurement policy will also allow us to follow Michelin’s Four Lives tyre strategy.

“It was a difficult decision for us to make because of the length of time we have worked with our previous supplier, but ATS Euromaster was able to offer a range of additional benefits including a nationwide roadside assistance service and weekly fleet checks to ensure our tyres remain in the optimum condition,” he adds.

9th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Imerys Trial Michelin XZM Tyres

St Austell-based Imerys Minerals Ltd has entered into a preferred supplier agreement with Michelin and ATS Euromaster, for the supply and fitment of Michelin XZM radial tyres across its fleet of 50 forklift trucks.

Imerys has been a long term Michelin customer for over 25 years, but the start of a new contract hire agreement in 2006 saw a number of new forklifts delivered with a mixture of solid and pneumatic tyres fitted from a range of manufacturers, providing the customer with an opportunity to undertake its own extensive tyre tests.

“The trial allowed us to benchmark the Michelin XZM tyres against a number of other brands which were fitted as original equipment to trucks supplied by Barloworld Hire,” explains Steve Truscott, Engineering Manager – Mobile Plant, at Imerys Minerals.

“We have always leaned towards the Michelin XZM tyres in the past due to their proven resistance to cuts and damage, combined with strong wear characteristics. We’ve run other trials in the past to ensure the Michelin tyres provided good cost-per-hour benefits, but this recent delivery gave us the chance to conduct a much broader test involving four different makes of tyre,” he adds.

5th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Wins £4.5 million ING Car Lease Contract

ATS Euromaster has been appointed by ING Car Lease, one of the top ten fleet operators in the UK long-term contract lease market, to supply Michelin tyres and associated ‘fast-fit’ services across its 46,000-strong vehicle fleet. The deal – estimated to be worth £4.5 million per year – was won following a comprehensive tendering process.

Bryan Stringer, Operations Director of ING Car Lease, which acquired Appleyard Vehicle Contracts last year, says: “The principal factors which led to us appointing ATS Euromaster were their ability to offer an outstanding quality of service and value to our customers, coupled with our desire to fit a premium tyre brand such as Michelin.

“The new contract includes regular fleet tyre checks carried out by ATS Euromaster technicians, to ensure that stringent Duty of Care requirements are met, coupled with added-value services such as mobile tyre fitting and free vehicle health checks,” he adds.

3rd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Wins 160 Vehicle Council Contract

ATS Euromaster has secured a contract with Lancaster City Council to supply Michelin tyres and provide related service to the council’s 160 vehicle fleet. The three-year deal includes tyres for a mixed bag of vehicles ranging in size from lawn mowers through to refuse and recycling collection trucks.

“The varied nature of our fleet means that a fully managed approach like this is key to delivering best value for money for the taxpayer,” commented Graham Powell, fleet manager for Lancaster City Council. “ATS Euromaster and Michelin are also committed to ensuring that tyre-related downtime is kept to an absolute minimum, and helping the Council to achieve additional cost savings by maximising the performance and life of every tyre on the fleet. Selecting a partner with the skills to support our wide-ranging fleet was also crucial, with ATS Euromaster technicians as proficient at servicing the tyres on some of our more unusual pieces of equipment as they are on regular cars and trucks.”

17th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ATSE Locks Onto Wheel Security

ATS Euromaster has teamed up with gas distribution specialist BOC to tackle the major industry-wide issue of wheel loss on commercial vehicles, which is the cause of between 150 and 400 incidents per year, according to Brake. The project has seen the creation of a training DVD which demonstrates best practice in wheel security, illustrating the correct procedures for preparing, removing, inspecting and fitting the most common types of commercial vehicle wheels.

The DVD is being utilised as a valuable interactive learning tool within specific ATS Euromaster technician training courses, which help to ensure consistency in knowledge and skills nationwide. It is also being shown to BOC engineers, technicians, transport team leaders and over 1,000 drivers. Copies are also being supplied to the 40 independent dealers and workshops which carry out maintenance for BOC, in areas of the country where there is not an in-house workshop.

24th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Recycling Firm Trials With ATSE

Warrington-based European Metal Recycling is trialling a new tyre contract with ATS Euromaster, based on the company’s ability to provide extensive management information to help reduce expenditure on tyres. The trial involves approximately 70 vehicles and 50 trailers operating from a metal recycling facility in Salford, and marks the first step in moving towards a company-wide tyre policy for its 300-strong commercial vehicle fleet.

Simon Wood, Divisional Director at European Metal Recycling, says: “Our fleet is very hard on tyres as we’re operating in an environment where it is all too easy to run over a piece of scrap metal, causing damage.”

16th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

News Sprinters For ATSE

ATS Euromaster is in the process of taking delivery of 25 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters for its mobile car and van tyre fitting fleet – one of the largest of the nationwide fast-fit networks in the UK. According to the company, the move marks the arrival of a new breed of mobile service van, incorporating an array of features designed to help staff maximise both productivity and safety.

Tim Richards, Group Vehicle and Equipment Manager at ATS Euromaster, explains: “We asked everyone who uses the vehicles for their recommendations, with the end result being a specification which marks a major step forward in mobile working. One of the major benefits is a more spacious interior layout with the addition of better storage facilitie…these vehicles also feature the most modern fitting and balancing machines available on the market.”

10th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors