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Maxxis Signs Up for Brityrex International 2007

Maxxis International is the first of the major tyre manufacturers to confirm it is to attend Brityrex International, which takes place at the G-MEX Convention Centre in Manchester from 1-3 May 2007. All exhibitors will be located in one hall with 10,500 square metres of space and the Maxxis stand will be in a prime position adjacent to the entrance.

Maxxis is continuing to develop its credentials within the PCR market while also expanding its UK product portfolio and is actively looking to recruit specialist distributors for its new light and heavy truck tyres.

12th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin UK to ‘Adapt’ Run-Flat Advice

Michelin UK plc is to publish revised run-flat repair advice in the coming weeks. Commercial director, Chris Bloor, told delegates at the recent NTDA conference that Michelin would “adapt” its position. Tyres & Accessories (www.tyrepress.com) will publish the official details as soon as they are available.

26th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Brityrex 2007 – Tuning In With the Tyre Business

As the UK’s only independent biennial tyre-trade event both national and international exhibitors are now actively booking their stands for May 2007. Specifically targeted at tyre manufacturers, tyre wholesalers, tyre importers and retailers, Brityrex ’07 will feature tyres and tyre technology, retreads, tyre production equipment, tyre repair and changing equipment, fast-fit and garage equipment, wheel alignment and balancing technology, alloy wheels, valves, tools, workshop management software and tyre recycling and disposal technology. In short, everything relating to the tyre from car tyres through to commercial, industrial, agricultural, off-road and recreational tyres.

9th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

C-Tyres Scoops TAFF Environmental Award

The environmentally-friendly credentials of retreaded tyres have been given a major boost following the news that C-Tyres Ltd, one of the UK’s leading retread manufacturers, scooped the Environment Award at the prestigious TAFF (Tyre and Fast Fit) Awards, organised and presented by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA). C-Tyres managing director Gary Oliver was presented with the award by Renault Vans National Fleet Sales Manager (LCV), Mark Lovett on 26th April at the NTDA’s Annual Dinner held at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel.

2nd May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

NTDA TAFF Award Winners

At the NTDA 2006 TAFF Awards Dinner at the Hilton Hotel, NEC Birmingham earlier this week, the coveted TAFF trophies were presented by Mark Lovett of Renault UK Vans, the Awards sponsors. Announcing the winners, Martin Rowlands, Immediate Past Chairman of the NTDA, said that this year the Awards had attracted phenomenal support, with over 5000 votes being cast.

The winners were:-

Tyre Manufacturer of the Year 2006 – Michelin Tyre plc

National Wholesaler of the Year 2006 – B I T S

Regional Wholesaler of the Year 2006 – North Eastern Tyre & Exhausts Ltd

Product Innovation Award 2006 – Goodyear RunOnFlat

Tyre & Aftermarket Equipment Supplier of the Year 2006 – Rema Tip Top UK Ltd

Environment Award 2006 – C-Tyres Ltd

Industry Advertising Award 2006 (in association with Tyres & Accessories) – Goodyear RunOnFlat

28th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Autopromotec 2007 – The Emphasis is on Maintenance

Over the years Autopromotec has established itself as one of, if not the, most important international exhibition of products, garage equipment and servicing. The 22nd show will be held in the Bologna Trade Fair Centre from 23 – 27 May 2007 and will feature all vehicle repairing and maintenance sectors: from garage equipment and products, to testing lines, diagnostic tools, tyres, spare parts, gas station and car wash equipment, tyre retreading and engine reconditioning materials and plants, multi-purpose equipment, car servicing, official and independent service networks.

19th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

NTDA to Lead Regional Run-Flat Seminars

The NTDA is planning to organise a series of seminars up and down the country devoted to the subject of run-flat tyres. The announcement follows a series of similar events centred around proposed new legislation on safe material handling, which attracted over 200 members during the winter months.

2nd March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Rejoins NTDA

ATS Euromaster, the Michelin equity network of over 500 depots, has rejoined the NTDA after a period of six years. Commenting on the move ATS Euromaster Group managing director Nick Gregg said: “We look forward to rejoining NTDA after more than six years and we will endeavour to play an active role in the important work that the Association is engaged in on behalf of the trade in the UK”.

2nd March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

2006 NTDA Tyre & Fast Fit Awards

Product News, UK News

It’s time once again to vote for the winners of the NTDA Tyre and Fast Fit (TAFF) Awards. These were introduced last year and immediately became the awards that everyone wanted to win, as it is the customers who decided the outcome.

23rd February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

HSE Warns Tyre Fitters

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging all employers involved in tyre servicing to assess the risks associated with changing OTR/earthmover tyres. The announcement follows a fatal accident, near Sandwich, Kent, on 27 January, which occurred during the repair of a puncture on a 1.5 metre diameter EM tyre. Kent Police and the HSE are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.

The HSE is encouraging businesses to ensure that employees are “properly trained and competent to undertake such work.” According to the HSE there are two main hazards that can arise during tyre inflation: The violent separation of the component parts of the wheel, or an air blast from a ruptured or burst tyre.

9th February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Taking the Strain

Current health and safety guidance means tyre businesses are well advised to investigate what options are available to them. And, in terms of the safety benefits, there aren’t many options better than automatic lifting equipment. Following the NTDA’s attempts to raise the profile of this issue through the introduction of a manual handling guide, Tyres & Accessories investigates the issues and explores what equipment is available. In addition to tyre lifting equipment, this feature will cover all the lifting equipment that tyre dealers need.

3rd February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

10 Years of the NTDA Directory

The 2006 edition of the NTDA Directory of the UK Tyre Industry is currently being circulated throughout the industry and beyond. The publication, which has once again been revamped, includes articles on run-flats, cold weather tyres and a major feature on tyre wholesaling.

26th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Many Tyre Dealers Still Fitting Lead Weights’

Many tyre retailers are still fitting lead weights and have not made plans to go over to lead free balance weights, according to the Vehicle Certification Agency in Bristol. The enforcement manager of the VCA, Alan Bowker recently met with NTDA director Richard Edy and reported that he was deeply concerned about the continued supply of lead into the market place and the slow changeover to no lead alternatives.

26th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapletons Mourns a ‘Founding Father’

Leading UK wholesale and retail tyre supplier, Stapletons Tyre Services is mourning the loss of one of its very first employees, Stuart Masson.

Mr Masson sadly passed away peacefully on 29 October at the age of 84 – nine days short of his birthday. Born on November 7, 1920 in Eaton Bray, near Leighton Buzzard, Stuart approached Sydney Stapleton for a job at his new tyre shop on Watford High Street in 1937. At the tender age of 16, Stuart started his career at Stapletons as a clerk.

9th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

3mm Campaign Gets Moving

In tyre safety terms the 3mm campaign has been the principal initiative for the tyre industry in 2005, according to the NTDA’s Richard Edy. And this is something that is demonstrated by the fact that Tyre Awareness Week in October, got a total of 75 minutes of local radio airtime. Due to this success it is more than likely that the organisers will use the same approach next year.

2nd December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors