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Australian BKT distributor praises show visitors’ generosity

Tradefaire International, who distributes the BKT range in Australia, wishes to thank all those who contributed to its fundraising for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The company exhibited the Indian manufactured range at the recent Agquip Agricultural Field Days, which were held in the New South Wales town of Gunnedah between August 16 and 19. During the show Tradefaire handed out footballs and rugby balls for a gold coin donated, with 100 per cent of the money received going to the Flying Doctors.

23rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Nordic Tyres (UK) imports Nokian passenger car winter rubber

Nokian Tyres styles itself as “the only tyre manufacturer in the world that focuses on products and services that facilitate safe transportation in Nordic conditions”, and its 2011 range reflects the company's expertise in the area, developed in variable Central European conditions. The manufacturer says its WR D3 and WR A3 tyres are “designed for different vehicles and drivers but for any winter weather”. The company calls its tyres “environmentally friendly premium products” that feature nanotechnology and canola oil, which helps to improve their reliability in the winter conditions of Central Europe. Nordic Tyres (UK) usually imports Nokian Industrial, Forestry and Agriculture, though increased demand in the last UK winter led to its decision to stock passenger car winter patterns. The UK distributor says it suggests “early contact… in order to meet expected demand before winter really bites”.

19th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho supplies six winter patterns to UK market

Kumho clearly believes the “wake-up calls” of the last two UK winters will drive demand for a wider range of winter tyres in the market, as it has announced it will supply six patterns for the 2011-2012 season through its distributor Micheldever Tyre Services. With another harsh winter on the horizon, Kumho expects demand for cold weather tyres to top the new heights seen in the past two years, listing tyres suitable for fitment on the smallest cars up to light commercial vehicles.

19th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Zafco launches corporate, social responsibility division with mountaineer sponsorship

UAE-based tyre, battery and lubricant distributor Zafco has announced the launch of its corporate and social responsibility division. To mark the launch, the company is sponsoring mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu in his latest attempt to scale 13 peaks in South America. Babu hopes to raise environmental awareness with the expedition, the costs of which Zafco will cover. Zafco will also donate funds to plant one tree for every 100 metres Malli climbs, along with employees’ contributions. Zafco has a history of charitable involvement having taken part in blood donation drives and fundraising activities for local none governmental organisations. The launch of the CSR division will streamline these activities and future initiatives and will encompass all community, environment or safety awareness campaigns undertaken by the company.

17th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Treadsetters becomes Insa Turbo distributor in the UK

Telford-based Treadsetters has added the Insa Turbo range of retreaded truck tyres to its product line up. According to the company, this established retread brand will further complement the existing range of premium, mid-range and budget truck tyres with Treadsetters becoming the factory appointed UK distributors for the complete range of Insa Turbo retreaded truck tyres.

16th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Australia appoints NSW motorsport tyre distributor

Kumho Tyre Australia has appointed a new motorsport tyre distributor in the state of New South Wales. North Parramatta, Sydney-based Peak Race Tyres is now responsible for handling sales of motorsport tyres to competitors in track-based events around the state. Despite this arrangement, F-SPORT will continue to service major motor sport events around the country.

16th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis takes to the ice in Norway

In a move to raise brand profile and product awareness in Norway, Maxxis has entered into a sponsorship deal with one of the country’s leading ice hockey clubs. The tyre maker’s Norwegian distributor, Gummi Centralen AS, has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Frisk Asker Tigers. The club competes in GET, Norway’s premier ice hockey league, which it has won eight times.

11th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental releases two wheel tyre technical manual

Continental has just published its new 2011 motorcycle and scooter tyre technical manual. According to the UK distributor of these products, the manual contains a wealth of information about each of the tyres in the range and a very comprehensive fitment and pressure guide, the manual has the key information that dealers need.

8th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pro-Align contest offers Hunter aligner in 20th birthday celebration

UK distributor of Hunter’s wheel alignment and tyre balancing machinery Pro-Align celebrates 20 years in the business this October, and has been running a competition through its website to celebrate. Open for a few more weeks, the company is to give a Hunter Hawkeye ‘Special’ imaging aligner worth £9,000 to the winner. Paul Beaurain, founder and managing director, Pro-Align, said: “The response to the competition has been fantastic with almost 200 businesses entering so far.

4th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Braking over a fifth of CES (UK) parts sales

CES (UK) representatives say the parts distributor has seen “a significant increase” in its braking business over the past 5 years, now accounting for over a fifth of its parts related sales. It offers a three tier range, comprising: original equipment, original equipment matching quality and a value range. The company says that brakes’ centrality to motoring safety means that motorists generally seek the reassurance of original equipment matching quality parts, which it says is reflected in its sales. Another factor that has become important to the distributor in driving sales is its emphasis on training, and information evenings.

3rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Vianor enters Italian market

Nokian’s Vianor fast-fit network entered southern Europe on July 27 with the opening of an outlet in Montebelluna, Italy. This first Vianor outlet in the region is also the 800th centre the Finnish manufacturer has launched since the first opened for business more than a decade ago.

3rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

MWS gains European Truck Race forged aluminium fitment

Motor Wheel Service has come a step closer to achieving its goal of moving European Truck Race teams onto forged aluminium wheels alone after leading outfit Team Allgäuer changed its set-up at the recent Nürburgring meeting. Having received permission by the FIA Truck Commission, two units ran with forged aluminium on the outside of the rear axle, with steel rims inside, to see if the wheels can withstand the rigours and collisions involved with the sport.

1st August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Sailun developing European truck tyre distribution network

Following the recent establishment of a new European management team based in Birmingham and headed by Martin West, Chinese-based tyre manufacturer Sailun reports that inroads have been made in the creation and development of a specialist European truck tyre distributor network. Appointments and partnerships have already been established in Spain (Grupo Soledad), Italy (Intergomma), United Kingdom (Kirkby Tyres), Ukraine (Shina Trading), Poland (Handlopex), Latvia (Lattakko) and Sweden (Dackarna).

19th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Grouptyre: New warehouses aid South East business growth

Grouptyre reports that it is winning new business across the south coast and Kent thanks to investment by member EG Wholesale. The company has opened several new distribution points to improve its service to franchised dealer networks and independent tyre retailers and garages. During the last nine months EG Wholesale has invested £2.5 million in distribution hubs in Canterbury, Strood, Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth and, most recently, opened a new centre in Worthing.

18th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

“Pink Ribbon” Tyres: Radar’s Mobilizing Hope launches in UK

The Radar tyre brand, alongside exclusive UK distributor Universal Tyres & Spares, has launched Mobilizing Hope in the UK following the breast cancer research fund raising initiative’s US launch in May. A brand belonging to Omni United, the Singapore-based tyre designer and marketer, Radar has committed a minimum annual donation of $250,000 to the BCRF, with the goal of raising $1 million over the next 12 months. The brand will donate $1 for each set of Radar tyres purchased by its distributors and tyre wholesalers. In addition to this incentive, Radar encourages dealers and wholesalers to establish matching donation programs; telling customers about Mobilizing Hope; displaying and distributing Mobilizing Hope marketing materials; and becoming Facebook friends of Radar Tyres and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. All of the brand’s tyres will have distinct labelling identifying the product as supportive of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

15th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors