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Rapid growth for Michelin US service network

In the nine months since Michelin launched its new service option for US-based commercial vehicle operators, network coverage has increased by almost 70 per cent. The tyre maker reports that some 200 locations have been added to the Michelin Commercial Service Network in this time. Alongside this growth, Michelin says it has beefed up its ONCall Emergency Road Service (ERS); the tyre maker reports the ERS network now handles a projected 80 per cent more events this year than it did in 2010.

29th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam Systems supports “no change” to MOT test frequency law

Cam Systems has called for no change to the MOT test, joining industry bodies such as the NTDA and TyreSafe and companies such as HiQ and Klarius in the campaign against the UK governments proposed lengthening of the time between required tests. The software solutions provider to the independent tyre industry is also urging customers to go online and petition on behalf of the “no change” movement.

26th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

How social nets, price comparison are influencing online tyre business

Company News, UK News

Things move quickly in the online world. Even business moves “at the speed of thought” as Bill Gates suggested in the title of his book of the same name. While the tyre industry has shown some signs of reticence when it comes to doing business over the Internet, in recent years the tide has turned and most large (and many small and medium sized) tyre companies now see online involvement as a permanent part of their business. However recent developments in social marketing and price comparison sites only go to show that if you don’t keep up you may lose out. Tyres & Accessories analysed the latest data and spoke to some leading players on the frontiers of tyre e-business to see what pitfalls and opportunities lie ahead for the UK and European tyre business.

22nd September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Delticom CEO talks e-commerce and fleet business with Tyres & Accessories

Online tyre business is the future, according to Delticom CEO Rainer Binder. With more people buying tyres online than ever, it might not take a futurist or e-business whizz to make such a predction, but in this recent interview with T&A Binder share more about Delticom's approach and new European, fleet and global business strategies.

22nd September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Infinity launches online media site

Infinity Tyres has announced the launch of its online Press & Media Room at which news and press releases related to Infinity Tyres, the Infinity Tyres Foundation, and, any stories and media related to the Infinity family, will be first published and stored online. Infinity says it believes that this new digital platform will help journalists find “new ways of engaging their audiences.” Jorge Crespo, Infinity’s European general manager, said the Press Room is a very important digital tool because “millions of people and potential clients will now have access to Infinity’s message, whether this is regarding our product range, or the company’s interests, achievements and goals. And all of this is aimed at giving our potential customers and clients further information about all that happens within Infinity’s world.”

21st September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Shopper wins fifth Hitwise Top 10 Award

Tyre Shopper has just been awarded an Experian Hitwise Top 10 Award for the 10th time in the 5 years since its launch. Experian Hitwise monitors over 8 million online consumers in the UK to provide independent data about the websites they interact with.

20th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe video highlights winter tyre benefits

Next month is tyre safety month, and this year TyreSafe plans to focus on winter safety. This theme is being supported by a new online video released by the tyre safety organisation; the short film, titled ‘Stay Safe This Winter’, was shot on an ice rink and highlights the enormous difference in performance between winter weather and standard summer tyres. Through this film, TyreSafe is keen to stress that winter tyres, as opposed to just being snow and ice tyres, really come into their own when the air temperature drops below seven degrees Celsius – a temperature usually experienced throughout the UK between October and March.

20th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Irish customers mark milestones for Team Systems

Devon based Team System's now has over 150 IT services contracts in Ireland, having confirmed the 150th “Team”-member earlier this year. Team already has an extensive UK client database where the company oversees the online business activities of hundreds of tyre retailers and wholesalers. Team Systems managing director, Steve Greatrex reports that this development in the Irish market is further proof of the company standing as one of the UK's largest and most accomplished IT service providers:

20th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Kevin Burke Tyres joins Team

Galway based tyre wholesaler Kevin Burke Tyres has become the latest Irish based tyre company to appoint Team Systems as its IT partner.

20th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam Systems helps customers comply with EU tyre labelling legislation

In anticipation of the introduction of the EU’s tyre labelling legislation in 2012, Cam Systems has announced that it will introduce Cameo V24 in September 2011; the system will allow customers to access the software upgrade within their support contract entitlement in time to plan their legal compliance. Cam says the system has been designed to allow its customers “to present a professional, high quality image to motorists, providing retailers with the opportunity to up-sell to higher margin brands”.

15th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Website leads to sales increase for Daly Tyres

Limerick based wholesaler Daly Tyres has reported an upturn sales since upgrading its website to incorporate a 'virtual warehouse' facility 18 months ago.

12th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone launches new media site, further developments to come

Bridgestone Europe has announced what it calls a “new phase” in its media engagement, the launch of a centralised location for all its multi-media content. This content is now hosted at http://www.digitalnewsagency.com/Bridgestone-Europe, a site hosted by The Digital News Agency (DNA). Bridgestone announced its new partnership with TVC, the advertising agency behind the platform, on September 9 and says that DNA, which it notes is the 2011 European PR Product of the year, enables the tyre maker to provide media content in multiple formats including broadcast quality B-roll, web quality content, imagery and audio that can be accessed and downloaded by the media at the touch of a button. All content on the site is free to download for use on TV, radio, online and other digital purposes without copyright restrictions.

12th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Reports: Sailun planning US$100 million Vietnam subsidiary

Chinese tyre manufacturer Sailun is planning to invest over US$100 million in a Vietnam subsidiary, according to online media reports. Yicai.com quoted an official filing as saying the auxiliary company will produce “tyres and other rubber products.”

6th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Kraiburg Austria revamps website

Having optimised its Pattern Programme a few weeks ago, Kraiburg Austria has revamped its website (www.Kraiburg-retreading.com). The content has been stripped back down to the essentials and clearly laid out. "Our aim was to create a contemporary look for the new website and to make it as user-friendly as possible", said Holger Düx, Head of Marketing and Sales Retreading Materials. "We want to help our customers to find what they are looking for at a glance".

6th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Mike Wise to lead Delticom’s new online feet tyre business

Former Kwik-Fit Fleet boss Mike Wise has joined the largest online retailer in Europe, Delticom AG, to head up a new online fleet tyre business. Wise had a long and distinguished career in the tyre business and during his time as managing director of Kwik-Fit Fleet build up a commanding market share for the company in this sector.

2nd September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors