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Starco introduces ‘lite’ version of puncture-free Flex range

When Tyres & Accessories spoke to Starco at last year’s Reifen trade show in Germany, it was apparent from the products the Danish company had on display that it was moving away from its traditional role as solely a tyre wholesaler to also being a manufacturer of wheels and assemblies with an increasing focus on specialty wheels. Starco has now broadened its activities in this direction with the release of a further development of its Flex range – the Flex lite.

27th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama HPT adds two motorsport dealers to UK network

The UK distributor for Yokohama tyres, Yokohama HPT, has announced the addition of two more motorsport dealers to its network, dealing in both circuit tyres and the latest addition to its rally range, the A053. The new tyre has been used to great effect already by Tristan Pye and is now available in Northern Ireland from TMG Distribution and in the Republic of Ireland, from Murray Motorsport.

25th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Klarius appoints new UK sales director

The UK features strongly in the Klarius Group’s plans for growing its European business, and the Leicester based manufacturer of exhaust systems, catalytic converters and other automotive components says this commitment to UK growth can be seen in the appointment of Richard Morley as UK sales director. Morley, who was previously with German owned automotive electrics company Hella, brings more than 21 years of automotive aftermarket experience with him into his new role, in which he assumes day-to-day responsibility for Klarius’ UK sales team. Key tasks that Morley will undertake include developing and implementing the company’s commercial strategy, identifying and prioritising new business opportunities, developing existing customers whilst bringing innovative new products to market in the UK.

23rd May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Phil Baldock takes over as Michelin UK communications head

Responsibility for Michelin communications in the UK and Ireland now rests in the hands of Phil Baldock. The 19-year company veteran has been appointed to the role of head of Communications at Michelin Tyre plc following the retirement of Peter Snelling, who has held this position for the past six years. Baldock, 51, is based at Michelin’s UK head office in Stoke-on-Trent and reports to managing director Eric Le Corre.

16th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

UK launch for Michelin Truck Professional

The Michelin Business Advantage Scheme is dead, long live Michelin Truck Professional. Michelin has introduced a new independent dealer advocate programme in the UK to replace its Michelin Business Advantage Scheme, a decision it says marks a new level of commitment towards selected independent tyre specialists who deal in its truck, bus and coach products.

13th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti signs North American deal with TravelCenters

Continental Tire the Americas has entered into a multi-year agreement covering the sale of Continental brand commercial tyres at TravelCenters of America (TA) and Petro Stopping Center sites throughout the US and Canada. This deal gives Continental access to 220 replacement tyre point of sale locations and truck maintenance centres. In addition, through TravelCenters of America's RoadSquad programme, emergency replacement tyres are available 24/7/365 from over 400 roadside assistance vehicles.

9th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Arla extends Bridgestone tyre contract into UK market

Arla Foods, Scandinavia’s largest dairy producer, recently signed a renewed tyre management agreement with Bridgestone covering its fleets in Denmark and Sweden, and, for the first time, the agreement has been extended to include the United Kingdom. The three-year agreement, which came into effect on April 1, 2011, is based on a cost-per-kilometre package that applied to around 2,000 Arla milk tankers and dairy distribution trucks in the three countries. Bridgestone service is delivered according to its ‘Total Fleet Management’ approach, intended to help fleet operators raise vehicle productivity by optimising tyre performance over the whole tyre lifecycle.

6th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop supporting van segment with specialist range

Both Goodyear and Dunlop have been producing tyres for over 100 years and van tyres have been a major part of both brand portfolios for many years. The current Goodyear range focuses around two key products for vans; these are the Cargo G26 and Cargo Marathon.

5th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal targets UK market with first run-flat exports

Federal Tyres reports the imminent UK market introduction of its run-flat range. Group Tyre is expected to take delivery of the Taiwanese manufacturer’s FRF (Federal-Run-Flat) products in May; the independent wholesaler is the first international customer to receive stocks of the 595 Evo run-flat.

3rd May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Vacu-Lug extends Nightfreight contract

Nightfreight has secured a further two-year national distribution contract with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Ltd. The contract renewal sees Vacu-Lug strengthen its 10-year partnership with Willenhall based Nightfreight as both a customer and supplier. Under the contract, Nightfreight is charged with the collection and outbound delivery of Vacu-Lug’s new retread tyres from its UK plant in Grantham to its nationwide customer base via Nightfreight’s network of regional hubs.

3rd May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Le Mans test day a tyre-tweaking opportunity for Michelin

After a two-year absence from the endurance racing calendar, the Le Mans Test Day was revived this year as part of the teams’ preparations for the 79th Le Mans 24 Hours – and Michelin reports that it and its partners profited from the eight hours of testing gained through it. The French tyre maker says its aim was to validate its latest ranges of tyres ahead of the French endurance classic, which will take place on June 11 and 12. The session provided Michelin and its partners with one of the year’s few opportunities to lap round the full 13.629 kilometre circuit, which uses roads that are open to ordinary traffic the rest of the year.

28th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop UK to switch distributors to DHL

Goodyear Dunlop UK has announced that it will change its logistics service provider following the expiration of its current contract for warehousing and distribution activities in quarter three of 2011. The manufacturer has selected DHL as its new provider. It is currently contracted with Norbert Dentressangle, and the companies are now jointly developing a transition plan “to ensure continued outstanding service to customers”, says a Goodyear Dunlop statement. Full details of the transition plan will follow before the end of April.

15th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone donates Australian factory land to local community

A portion of the land from Bridgestone Australia’s former manufacturing site in Salisbury, Adelaide has been donated to the local council for community use. The land was officially donated to the City of Salisbury at a ceremony held on April 12.

13th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

3 new GTRadial tyres, GT Assist network concept exhibited at CV Show

For its part, GITI Tire (UK) Ltd. gave three new tyres their British debut. The first, the GAU861 made not only its British but European debut by appearing at the show. A new all-position pattern specifically designed for the urban waste sector of the market, GAU861 is currently in development and is expected to become available in 295/80 R22.5 later this year. Next up , the GDL617 is a new non-directional long haul drive axle pattern, which is also currently in development. Like the GAU861, this too is expected to enter distribution later on in 2011, although this product is set to be offered in “a variety of sizes.” The final new product on show was the GAR821, which is a new pattern specifically designed for regional bus operations and featuring a reinforced sidewall, solid shoulder and deep tread for “minimised impact damage…mileage performance and reduced noise emissions.” As well as the new tyres, the company also gave a further six existing products publicity at the show.

12th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Mr Tyre offers Nordexx range

Birmingham-based Mr Tyre has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for the new Nordexx tyre range (which was launched at Reifen 2010 by Danish tyre wholesaler Nordisk Daek Import AS (NDI), confirming reports published by Tyres & Accessories in February. The news brings a big business opportunity to the trade and, says Mr Tyre’s wholesale director Louise Larvin, reinforces the company’s reputation in the sector.

11th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors