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Flagship Kettering HiQ Opens with Festivities following Makeover

HiQ’s fast fit centre in Kettering is encouraging motorists in the area to visit the flagship store during three days of free festivities to celebrate its £75,000 makeover. The centre on Telford Way Industrial Estate reports that it “is enjoying a huge upturn in fortunes” since it was radically rebranded and is now officially commemorating its new decor with a series of safety-orientated charity events on Thursday, 9 September to Saturday, 11 September. Fast fit technicians will provide free vehicle and wheel alignment health checks for every visitor, while the company will run a free prize draw to win a plasma TV, a Sat Nav system, a mountain bike and a barbecue. HiQ’s official charity Breast Cancer Care will also be represented throughout the days with its “pink ladies” as HiQ attempts to educate more families and women about the good work that the charity carries out.

8th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandvulc: Fulda Sales Beat Predictions by 25%

Bandvulc reports that its Fulda-brand commercial vehicle tyre sales “have exceeded all planned targets.” Sales for the year ending July 2010 were up 25 per cent on predicted forecasts and this reportedly shows that “the market can develop new brands if sold in a proactive, methodical way, rather than purely price driven,” according to the company.

Activity is said to have been high in all tyres sizes with the largest increase in demand seen in the heavy 385/65 R22.5 and the 295/80 R22.5 sectors. “The Fulda range has been well received by Bandvulc’s independent dealers as well as the national chains and we expect to maintain current levels as well as planning for growth of up to 25,000 units in 2011/12,” company representatives told Tyres & Accessories.

24th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop to Show Latest CV Developments at IAA Show

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe intends to use September’s IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany as an opportunity to publicly introduce several products that demonstrate its commitment to reducing both operating costs and the environmental effects of transport.

23rd August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Damage from Goodyear Germany Factory Fire Minimal

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany reports that damage resulting from a fire at its Hanau factory on August 10 is minimal. The fire began in the tyre final inspection area of the plant shortly before 8am; Goodyear Dunlop reports that it originated in a tyre grinding machine’s exhaust extraction system when friction caused rubber powder to heat up and catch fire. Three employees were taken to hospital and placed under observation after inhaling the resultant dense smoke.

11th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Gets OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety Certification

Goodyear Dunlop has been awarded Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001 certification, following an external audited by BSI. OHSAS 18001 was created from a number of the world’s leading national standards bodies, certification bodies, and specialist consultancies to establish an occupational health and safety management system. It is designed to ensure the company is legally compliant with its major focus being on continual improvement, as well as eliminating or minimising risk to employees, contractors and visitors. The certificate was granted across both Goodyear Dunlop manufacturing sites in the Midlands based in Bushbury, Wolverhampton and in Birmingham near Fort Dunlop.

27th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Achieves OHSAS Certification for Midlands Sites

Goodyear Dunlop reports achieving a milestone within its health and safety management. The company has been externally audited by BSI and can officially confirm it has achieved certification to OHSAS (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) 18001 – one of the key Health and Safety Management Systems in the industry.

8th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

England-German Rivalry Results in HiQ Breakfast Wager

For everyone in HiQ’s head office in Birmingham, the prospect of England beating Germany on Sunday afternoon is too mouth watering to contemplate. Almost everyone, that is. HiQ’s German retail director Juergen Titz is so confident that his countrymen will beat England on Sunday that he has promised to buy full English breakfasts for all of his employees if they lose. The 15 members of the HiQ team expected at the Goodyear Dunlop headquarters in Tyre Fort, Erdington are reportedly finalising their breakfast orders for Monday morning. One representative of the retail chain said the bet could hit Juergen just where it hurts most – his pocket.

25th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Le Mans Results a Victory for Tyre Makers

Tyre makers whose products performed well in the 24 Hours of Le Mans have expressed delight with the results obtained. First amongst this group, naturally, is Michelin, following a one-two-three Audi finish. Following the successive eliminations of its four main Peugeot rivals, the Michelin shod Audi team was able to secure a fourth hat-trick at Le Mans. In addition to monopolising the top three places in the overall standings, Michelin runners took the top prize in each of the four classes for the third straight year.

17th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Super Singles Included in Latest Generation Goodyear Mixed Service Range

The new generation of mixed service tyres from Goodyear Dunlop Europe has been launched, and these products – the Omitrac MSS II steer tyre and MSD II drive tyre – enter the market along with the manufacturer’s claim that they will help operators save money in several ways. Amongst other qualities, Goodyear states the MSD II offers a 17 per cent greater mileage potential while both tyres offer good rolling resistance levels.

14th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Plans Vertikal Days and Hillhead OTR Activities

Goodyear Dunlop will exhibit its off the road range to the industry at Vertikal Days and Hillhead during June for the first time in over three years. Vertikal Days on 16 and 17 June will provide the platform to highlight the new Dunlop SP ER50 tyre to the crane industry. Meanwhile Hillhead will provide the perfect arena to introduce the industry to the full Goodyear Dunlop OTR tyre range, states the company.

28th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Expanded Goodyear Dunlop European Logistics Centre Inaugurated

Late last year the Goodyear Dunlop group completed the expansion of warehouse storage capacity of its European logistics centre in Philippsburg, near Stuttgart in southern Germany. Work on the centre’s offices, from where the company’s Europe-wide logistics are directed, has now also been finished, marking the completion of a 20 million, one and a half year project. The centre was officially inaugurated by Heribert Rech, minister of the interior for the province of Baden-Württemberg along with Eberhard Louis, director of Distribution & Operation at Goodyear Dunlop Europe, and Dr. Rainer Landwehr, chairman of Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany.

26th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Signs TM Logistics Tyre Contract

Following a reported nine-month trial at one of its depots, Midlands supply chain specialist TM Logistics has signed up to the new Goodyear Dunlop Fleet Online Solutions (FoS) package for three years at 16 locations. The service provision will be managed by Truckforce, Goodyear Dunlop’s dedicated truck service. TM Logistics’ annual spend on tyres exceeds £300,000 across 150 vehicles and 250 trailers. The company states that the service was previously contracted through ATS and Michelin.

8th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

GITI Tire UK Appoints Albert Bartlett as Regional Sales Manager

Albert Bartlett has joined GITI Tire (UK) Ltd. as regional sales manager – truck and bus. Formally with Goodyear Dunlop, Albert has over 36 years experience within the tyre industry selling motorcycle, passenger car, agricultural, earthmover and truck.

6th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Signs Cemex Deal

Cemex UK has switched to Goodyear Dunlop and its TruckForce network. The agreement means Goodyear Dunlop will now supply and service Cemex tyre requirements.

The diverse nature of the Cemex product range means that the company has a wide range of specific freight requirements with bespoke vehicle designs in their truck fleet. For example, the trucks designed to carry Cemex’s aggregate material on and off-road will use Dunlop SP382 tyres on the steer axle. This tyre has a special top belt to minimize the risk of stone penetration – a typical hazard in this industry. However, the Cement distribution fleet will use Goodyear Regional RHS11 tyres which are optimized for maximum mileage and efficiency for predominantly on-road use.

30th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

"New Products, Innovation Key to Top Line Growth": Goodyear Dunlop at Geneva

Goodyear Dunlop has spent the last week showcasing four concept and prototype tyres featuring innovations for future use on earth and in outer space in addition to its five latest tyres for European motorists. The company said that over the course of the Geneva Motor Show (which closes on Sunday) it has welcomed “thousands of visitors” to its stand, unveiling new technology from the both Goodyear and Dunlop brands. European president, Arthur de Bok suggested that the innovations on show “demonstrated our capability to deliver relevant technology to our customers.”

11th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors