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World's largest transit agency chooses Rotary Lift.

The world's largest transit agency has awarded a vehicle lift contract for 570 mobile columns to Rotary Lift. The manufacturer delivered the first set of lifts and provided training this week.

The American based transit agency conducted an exhaustive trial of the Rotary Lift mobile column lift side by side with two of its toughest competitors over 90 days, with testing taking place under real-world conditions at two different transit facilities that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At the end of the gruelling test period, the Rotary column lifts came out on top and was chosen for its easy operation, superior performance, low user cost and low maintenance costs over time.

13th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Stertil Koni lifts gain ‘Gold Label’

Stertil Koni recently received the American Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Gold Label certification for heavy duty vehicle lifts, recognising the quality of the company’s manufacturing standards. Stertil Koni is a preferred supplier to many leading companies within the worldwide truck, bus, logistics and transport industries.

21st November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Trade Garage Equipment launches ‘Technique’ range

Trade Garage Equipment, a distributor of Rotary lifts, is launching a new range of garage equipment. Ian Leatherland, equipment specialist for Trade Garage Equipment, introduced it: “It’s all in the technique, the correct and most efficient way to do things which guarantees success.”

5th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis 2012 MX series goes down to the wire

The final round of the Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship at Little Silver, near Exeter turned out to be one of the most action packed season finales ever, as Elliot Banks Browne (HM Plant KTM UK) overturned a 16 point deficit to clinch victory in the MX2 class and a second place finish in the opening moto was enough to hand the MX1 title to Kevin Strijbos. Maxxis celebrates ten years as title sponsor of the series next season and was delighted to see it remains well-supported by a Veterans championship, the MXY2 youth series and the new MXY85 competition. British motocross also continues to broaden its appeal, reaching a bigger TV audience thanks to Sky Sports 3 and 4 coverage and exposure via Motorsport Mundial on Channel 5.

25th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg tyres to challenge ‘World’s Strongest Man’

Manufacturers wanting to promote their high performance tyres gravitate towards motorsport sponsorship, but where do you turn to highlight the strength and durability of your tyres? Trelleborg may have found the answer; the Swedish tyre maker has announced its support of the ‘World’s Strongest Man’ contest, which will be held in Los Angeles, US from 24 September to 1 October.

6th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TAFF Awards 2012: Tyre & Aftermarket Equipment Supplier of the Year

Last year's Tyre & Aftermarket Equipment Supplier of the Year winners (at their first attempt) Autogem Motor Concepts are joined this year by regular finalists Apaseal and Rema Tip Top Automotive. A new name is that of Pang UK and the final company in the shortlist is that of CAM Systems – very different from the others in that it provides software solutions as opposed to machinery and consumables.

26th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Top garage equipment suppliers exhibiting at Brityrex

Leading garage suppliers including Apaseal/Pang, DQN, Haweka UK, Hofmann Megaplan, Rema Tip Top Automotive and Supertracker will be demonstrating their latest technology at Brityrex in October.

5th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories June 2012

June's magazine is now available hot off the virtual press. Containing special features on high performance tyres, retail chains/buying groups, and recycling and collection, the latest edition of Tyres & Accessories also looks at the latest in wheel alignment technology. The June issue also features our annual ranking of top tyre manufacturers. Subscribers can view this now by clicking more below.

26th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Make friends with Rotary Lift

Rotary Lift are the forefront again, not only when it comes to lift technology but also now with customer comunications, keeping everyone 'in the know' when it comes to lift technolgy, vital technical information and business and market news.

15th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Penny Hydraulics offers Tyre Lift

While handling and lifting in depots often focuses on the basic tyre changing operations, Penny Hydraulics has introduced a product designed to promote the safer, more efficient handling of tyres, wheels and associated equipment throughout the depot. The Penny Hydraulics Tyre Lift is a versatile platform lift for handling tyres, wheels and other loads weighing up to 500kg between ground level and a first floor or mezzanine store.

6th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Top Safety Accreditation for Liftmaster Garage Equipment

Liftmaster is the latest company to join a scheme designed to help industry improve its safety record. The Hampshire based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors. Specialising in the sales of 2 post lifts, 4 post lifts, scissor lifts, tyre equipment, MOT and ATF Equipment, Liftmaster’s application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.

5th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New Stertil Koni mobile column lift

Stertil Koni's range of vehicle lifting equipment will be enhanced at the CV show with the introduction of a new mobile column lift.

Following the launch of Stertil Koni’s innovative, environmentally friendly Earthlift mobile column model last year, the company has introduced another new mobile column lift – the ST1075. The 7.5 tonne capacity ST1075 has been designed specifically to replace two previous mobile column models, rated at 6 tonnes and 7.25 tonnes respectively, that have been manufactured and supplied by Stertil Koni since 2005.

16th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New wireless mobile lifts from Blitz Rotary

The Commercial Vehicle show 2012 will provide Blitz Rotary with the perfect environment to launch their new light capacity HydroLift S2 6.2 Tonne capacity wireless mobile column lifts.

The new lift is an important addition to the comprehensive range of Blitz Rotary commercial vehicle lifting equipment now available, including the very popular, 8.2 tonne capacity wireless mobile column lifts, recently launched at the Coach and bus live show.

3rd April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear, CMA hike North America prices

Two further companies have announced higher prices for their North American customers. As of 1 April Goodyear will increase prices on all its consumer and commercial tyres by up to six per cent. The increase impacts all original equipment and replacement market Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly brand tyres sold in the US and Canada.

6th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Diagnostics releases new 2 post lift

Snap-on Diagnostics a leader in diagnostic tools, software and information for the automotive industry, has announced the expansion of its Sun-branded vehicle lift range with the introduction of its new two post lift, the SVL 50.

5th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors