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QuickSilver Exhaust For Latest Lamborghini

QuickSilver’s ‘Titanium SuperSports’ exhaust system for the newest range of Lamborghini Gallardo’s is designed and tuned to provide a sound track to match the looks and performance of this SuperCar.

The newly developed exhaust system for the Gallardo is designed to be amazingly lightweight and give the best sound and performance possible. Sound is such an important part of driving a sports car and the special internal design of the box mixes the exhaust gases to give a crisper exhaust note, says QuickSilver. The Gallardo’s original factory silencers are cleverly designed and when the valves open also give quite a lot of volume but the exhaust gasses are not mixed so the sound is essentially just two five cylinder engines running side by side and not the great sound a V10 can produce.

26th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Report: 85 UK Tyre Companies Are Takeover Targets

At least 85 UK tyres, exhausts & batteries firms are prime targets for a takeover and another 113 could be sold off by their parent companies, according to a new report by independent business analysts Plimsoll Publishing. At the other end of the scale are 27 major companies that are expanding rapidly, largely through acquisitions, and 76 “predators” who are using the misfortune of others to clean up in the market.

Plimsoll’s senior analyst, David Pattison, said: “The 85 takeover targets we have identified generally have a similar profile – they are privately owned, are in financial difficulty and have owners who are approaching retirement. Any firm in this position should be listening to the warning bells, because its potential selling price will be in the bargain basement. The other 113 distressed companies are operating as divisions of larger parents. I’m fairly certain that conversations are going on behind closed doors about their future.”

16th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

N.E. Tyre & Exhausts Appoints New Sales & Marketing Director

Following the retirement of incumbent sales director John Hardiman in March, North Eastern Tyre & Exhausts Limited have announced the appointment of Ben Darcy as their new sales and marketing director. Ben joined the company after completing university studies seven years ago and will draw on the experience gained during this time to play a key role in the business’s future development and strategic development.

“I am obviously very pleased to have been appointed into the role and will endeavour to ensure that we continue to deliver the best possible levels of customer service,” said Ben. “As a company we have differentiated ourselves from our competitors in the last five years through the pursuit of a strategic development plan that focuses on getting as geographically close to our customers as possible in order to offer ‘industry leading’ delivery standards”.

12th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyreweb Opens New 20,000 sq ft Warehouse

As Tyreweb approaches its 30th year in business, company founders Karl and Susan Webber are celebrating their business’ expansion into a new 20,000 square foot warehouse. But what triggered the company’s recent success?

“Over the years, Tyreweb found on many occasions it was impossible to source tyres that were required the same day that were non stock tyres, being aware that other companies would be in the same position, we put a van on the road to offer two deliveries a day to customers a little further afield,” the Webbers told Tyres & Accesssories.

11th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Magnaflow Brand Recruiting Exhaust Installers

Nemesis UK, the official UK distributor of Magnaflow Performance Exhaust products, is offering garages and performance centres the chance to become approved Magnaflow installers. In order to meet increased demand for the brand, Nemesis UK has devised a business package that will enable garages and performance centres to equip themselves as approved Magnaflow installers and be able to build bespoke exhaust systems.

24th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Plimsoll: Up to 5000 Jobs Could be Cut in 2007

2006 has been a highly competitive year for the tyres, exhausts & batteries industry, although some companies have been enjoying historically high margins. But 2007 promises even tougher times, according to David Pattison, senior analyst with Plimsoll. His findings are based on Plimsoll’s Portfolio Analysis – Tyres, Exhausts & Batteries.

Looking at the tyres, exhausts & batteries market over the past 12 months, while growth was a healthy 6 per cent, well above inflation, almost a third of the 1000 companies monitored by Plimsoll saw a fall in sales. This indicates that much of the growth is being shared by a select band of firms. The effect has been that the industry has begun heading in a new direction, and the companies which have found themselves lagging behind have been slow to recognise this.

11th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Plimsoll: UK Tyre Industry Recipe For Uncertainty

A study of the UK’s leading tyres, exhausts and batteries companies suggests few are fully in control of their overall business strategy. The survey – by business analysts Plimsoll – indicates a remarkable inconsistency in the companies’ commercial and financial behaviour. Very few of the tyres, exhausts & batteries firms planning to come out on top in 2007 in terms of profit and sales will actually achieve their goals.

David Pattison, senior analyst on the project, says: “In today’s highly competitive tyres, exhausts and batteries market you cannot sit still for a minute. If you have seen sales increase this year and good profits, there is a fair chance that next year you will not be able to maintain it. Likewise, if you did not increase sales this year you are going to have to set a priority of trying to grab some growth in the next trading period.”

29th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Viking International Continues Growth

After 30 years of experience in the tyre business, Viking continues to improve its service. In the last year the company has made significant operational changes to improve customer service levels including a complete restructure of Viking’s van runs to increase delivery frequency for customers. The large-scale wholesale operation runs eight warehouses and a fleet of over 100 specialist delivery vehicles, Viking provides a flexible and responsive daily delivery capability throughout the country.

Viking’s popular online ordering system provides customers with real time access to tyre stock, tyre pricing and account management information. The facility has been enhanced with the addition of Viking’s entire exhaust range and has been promoted in the trade press throughout the year.

24th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Van For Exhausts Unlimited In NGK Promotion

Earlier this year NGK Spark Plugs launched its Wholesaler “Milesmore” promotion, whereby wholesalers could redeem points earned for a variety of gifts, ranging from home entertainment systems, luxury holidays or items to support their business.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Offers Winter Checks

With the onset of freezing driving conditions, fog and wet roads, Kwik-Fit Fleet has once again launched its annual free five-point vehicle check. The free winter safety checks are available at Kwik-Fit centres nationwide and they cover: Batteries – cell strength and terminal connections; Exhausts – condition and fitment including hangers and brackets; Tyres – pressures, tread depth and general condition (including spare); Tracking – to see if tyres show tracking-related wear; Glass/wipers -condition of vehicle glass and wipers.

10th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Wins Hitachi Capital Fleet Deal

ATS Euromaster has won a three-year deal with Hitachi Capital’s Vehicle Solutions division. The signing of the formal contract follows a successful four-year relationship between the two companies, and sees ATS Euromaster manage all tyre expenditure across the company’s effective maintained fleet of over 26,000 cars and commercial vehicles. It also provides a full range of other fast-fit services including batteries, bulbs, brakes, exhausts, shock absorbers and wipers.

3rd November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Independent Garages Lose Ground to Fast-Fits in Car Repair

The latest Castrol Business Services Car Repair Trend Tracker shows that independent garages account for 47 per cent of all work carried out on cars in the UK, while franchised main dealers account for 25 per cent and fast-fit outlets, 9 per cent. But independent garages are revealed to be losing share to fast-fit outlets, with franchised dealers holding steady, when data from the report’s 2005/06 survey is compared with the previous 2003/04 survey period.

1st November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM Introduces Autocat+ v2.0

MAM Software has introduced Autocat+ v2.0, the next major release of its electronic parts cataloguing software for motor factors, accessory retailers and parts distributors. This introduces a number of significant enhancements to the application and further extends its functionality. “This release contains features that many of our customers will find extremely valuable” explained Lee Broad, MAM’s Director of Technical Development.

6th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Quicksilver’s Range Rover Sport ‘Supersports’ Exhaust

Following the success of the QuickSilver stainless steel ‘SuperSport’ exhaust system for the Range Rover Sport V8 SuperCharged, the engineering team at QuickSilver has introduced another exciting tailpipe design. The new tip shape is oval (150x80mm) and fits into the existing space in the rear valance. They are mirror polished and made from the finest quality stainless steel, are 10kgs lighter than standard and are a bolt-on fitment. The new exhaust system allows the speed and volume of the exhaust gas flow to be increased, producing a noticeable improvement in throttle response.

19th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Exhaust Maker Changes Name

(Akron/Tire Review) Goerlich’s Inc. will change its corporate name to AP Exhaust Products Inc. “Today we have the opportunity to again use the AP name that for so many years played an important role in the aftermarket,” said President and CEO Vange Proimos. “By changing the corporate name it opens the door to a multitude of marketing strategies.

22nd August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors