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Vacu-Lug to Make 15 Redundant in Ops Review

Grantham-based retreading firm, Vacu-Lug is set to make 15 employees redundant in an operational review following difficult trading conditions in the commercial tyre sector. The company, which is Europe’s largest retreader of commercial and industrial tyres, is struggling to retain previous levels of demand in some business areas thanks to current market difficulties in haulage and logistics industries.

A spokesman for the company told local news sources that the review was the company’s response to the slowing economy, while the redundancies do not reflect the expanding nature of other sectors of the business. The company was eager to stress the fact that the move comes as “a restructuring exercise, which will help us continue our growth in other areas of the business.”

17th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maverick USA Monitors More Tyre Pressure

Having reached the end of its first year of the installation of tyre pressure monitoring systems, Maverick USA has decided to expand the initiative. The company, which incorporates Maverick Transportation LLC, Maverick Logistics LLC and Maverick Truck & Trailer Sales, has gathered positive results on the 1,000 integrated systems from WABCO already installed.

The company has claimed that the IVTM systems have led to data that allows the innovation of fuel efficiency methods, as well as the prevention of expensive tyre damage, lowering maintenance costs and decreasing equipment downtime. All of this has led to the plans to expand the installation of the systems to more of the company’s logistic fleet.

11th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Military Turns Back to Wheels

The military are turning back to wheels as opposed to tracks on defence vehicles. According to a Jane’ Defence Weekly report, there is an increasing trend back towards wheeled vehicles for logistics reasons. The thinking is that a wheel vehicle is better able to get itself to war than a tracked machine, which would need a transported of some kind.

According to the report, republished in the SMMT’s Transport News Brief, the trend was particularly visible the recent Defence Vehicle Dynamics show at Millbrook in Bedfordshire, which was dominated by 6×6 and 8×8 drive trains, with barely any tracked vehicles. At the same time, UK Ministry of Defence took the opportunity to announce orders for more fighting vehicles, all of them wheeled.

8th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik Fit Set to Open New Northants Distribution Centre

Kwik Fit is readying its new distribution centre in Corby, Northamptonshire for its operational opening later this month. The £10 million facility provides 200 new jobs as drivers, distributors and administrative staff.

Kwik Fit’s marketing and business development director Chris Bosworth complimented the Northants town as a “great location”, chosen for its centrality: “We’re very excited about our new depot… We’ll be taking more workers on as and when we are ready and there is a great potential for more growth at the site.”

4th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone and Fiege Open Czech Republic Logistics Centre

International News

On May 16th 2008 Bridgestone Europe and its logistics partner Fiege officially opened the new Bridgestone “European Logistics Center ” (ELC) East in the Czech Republic town of Bor. Around 100 guests attended the opening ceremony including representatives from 15 local, regional and national media, neighbouring companies, several customers and suppliers, and various members of Bridgestone Europe and Fiege Group companies.

Both VIP speakers, Fiege CEO Mr. Jens Fiege and Yves Kerstens, VP Supply Chain, Bridgestone Europe, expressed their satisfaction with the relationship between the two long-term partners and the results achieved, specifically in the case of the Bor tyre warehouse. Mr. Kerstens stated in his speech: “Personally I am very pleased to see the results that have been achieved in this context with the Fiege Group. In 1978 Bridgestone was Fiege’s first “contract logistics” customer in Germany and today Fiege is our main service provider in Central and East Europe, operating warehouses in Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic and also the first partner to perform cross border deliveries.”

27th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Signs Up Chinese Logistics Provider

Sinotrans Limited, a leading Chinese logistics provider, will offer logistics services to Hankook in China, the two companies have announced. Sinotrans started logistics services for tyres in 2001 when it provided services for Michelin Group and announced in November 2007 that it would provide third-party logistics for the tyre giant in China and the Asia Pacific Region.

16th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

CE Marking to Disappear from Pirelli’s NA Motorcycle Tyres

Motorcycle radials sold by Pirelli in the North American replacement market will, from May 2008 onwards, be manufactured bearing solely the markings required by local legislation, including the DOT markings. Pirelli reports this change is taking place for logistics reasons. Pirelli’s North American market motorcycle tyres will no longer be marked with the European CE sign.

This change, said Pirelli, is intended to protect the consumer, and the company comments that all tyres supplied to any market must be purchased only through the legitimate distribution network.

14th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit to Open Distribution Centre in Corby

A new £10 million Kwik Fit distribution centre is planned for the Northamptonshire town of Corby, and according to the company it will be operational by mid-July. The facility, to be managed by Ceva Logistics UK, will employ more than 200 drivers, distributors and administrative staff.

“The tyres are just starting to arrive at the centre and distribution will begin in stages,” said Kwik-Fit marketing and business development director Chris Bosworth. He added that some 40 trucks will operate out of the facility, with another 34 from satellite depots nationwide.

6th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Acknowledged as Top Porsche Supplier

Every year Porsche recognises its ten best performing suppliers at the Porsche Supplier Awards, and for 2008 Bridgestone has been honoured as an award recipient. Bridgestone Europe Original Equipment key account manager Stephan Rambow accepted the award in the presence of 300 guests at a ceremony held by the automaker in Weissach, Germany on April 3.

Three categories of business partner are eligible for a Porsche Supplier Award– production material, non-production material and logistics – and awards are given in recognition for achievements in sales, engineering and quality. Bridgestone was the only tyre manufacturer amongst the eight production material suppliers nominated for an award from the Stuttgart based sports car manufacturer.

21st April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Micheldever Enhances Logistics with New Appointment

The continued development of Micheldever Tyre Services, a significant player in the UK passenger car and 4×4 tyre wholesaling scene, has led to the appointment of a new company logistics director. Dave Haddock, formerly director of logistics at B&Q, has come on board at a time when Micheldever reports an increasing appreciation of logistic and transport functions as a crucial factor to the company’s continued success and expansion. Micheldever believes Haddock’s appointment will provide the impetus needed to create an industry leading warehousing and transportation facility.

17th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandvulc Keeps Boots On The Move

Boots, part of the Alliance Boots group worldwide pharmaceutical, health and beauty company, has selected Bandvulc and Bandvulc Tyre Contracts to administer its commercial tyre policy at its Headquarters and largest logistics base within the UK.

After competitive bids from all of the major suppliers and manufacturers, Bandvulc Tyre Contracts was awarded the business based on its ability to deliver solutions to the highest standards, as required by Boots. David Landy, the Fleet Manager for Boots, adds: “Our fleet at Nottingham is primarily trailers; with over 500 being based here at any one time, it was essential that the offer focused on competitive pricing and the ability to deliver results. Like any business, delivery of what you commit to is a vital part of any agreement and that is what we saw in Bandvulc Tyre Contracts. The solutions offered were practical and deliverable, hence their success.”

25th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Promotes Thomas

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. promoted Kurt Thomas to director of North American supply chain, where he will oversee warehousing and logistics, operations planning and new technology/lean supply chain. Thomas had been director of operations for Cooper’s Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels unit. (Tire Review/Akron)

22nd February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Announces Senior Management Changes

On February 13 Yokohama Rubber made public the management changes agreed upon by the company’s board of directors. These corporate officer and board member changes take effect as of April 1, 2008.

Tooru Kobayashi, currently director and corporate officer in charge of the Off-the-Road Tire & Aircraft Tire Division, Tire Logistics Division and general manager of Tire Planning Division, has been promoted to the position of director and managing corporate officer and president of the Multiple Business Group.

13th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Beru f1Systems’ New Truck TPMS

With all eyes on green issues at the moment, Beru f1Systems is pointing out that tyres are the second or third largest expense for most truck fleet operators. Tests by tyre manufacturers have shown that under-inflation by 15 per cent reduces fuel economy by 2.5 per cent. Incorrectly inflated tyres also wear faster and are more prone to premature failure. That’s where BERU f1systems’ new Truck Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The new system has been engineered specifically for the challenges of tyre pressure monitoring on large, multi-wheeled vehicles operating in fast-moving logistics environments. It is capable of automatically detecting trailer changes, and re-calibrating itself to keep the driver informed.

7th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Companies Announce Real Time TPMS

Par Logistics Management Systems, a subsidiary of Par Technology, along with Advantage PressurePro LLC, have announced the introduction of what has been called first real time tyre pressure management system for the transportation industry. For the first time trailer managers can be given real time information on trailer location, temperature, fuel levels and door activity while also receiving critical alerts on reefer failures, rapid fuel loss and now, insufficient tyre pressure. Automated alerts can be sent via e-mail or text message.

“We are proud to be integrating our technology with that of Par’s,” commented Phillip Zaroor, president and CEO of PressurePro. “PressurePro continues to be committed to bringing the best possible TPM Solutions to the market, with the latest in cutting edge technologies. This partnership allows us to do just that, bringing to the market a genuinely complete solution.”

6th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors