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Tyreman promotes EDIWheel compatible e-Commerce solutions

Forward thinking companies have been investing in IT solutions as part of their business strategy for some time, but according to software supplier those investing in downtimes such as now are making the wisest decision.

“Whilst the temptation for many is to spend as little as possible on IT infrastructure, the reality is that a business that invests in their computer system to help perform the back office tasks in a branch, release staff to provide better customer service and concentrate on maximising margin. This is particularly important in the tough trading times the industry is currently experiencing,” company representatives wrote in a statement sent to Tyres & Accessories on 28 February.

28th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ free fuel giveaway for survey participant

HiQ has announced the winner of its free fuel promotion, designed as an incentive to fill in customer satisfaction surveys. The network says the “Mirror Hanger” campaign – so called because the surveys are left on the rear-view mirrors of customers’ vehicles – should help improve customer service levels across its 150 UK centres. It awarded Kevin Whittle, of Deeside £1,500 worth of free fuel, having completed a survey at his nearby HiQ Queensferry centre before Christmas.

24th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Schrader introduces TPMS Expert centres to the UK

Describing TPMS as “a new market for tyre dealers in Europe”, leading valve sensor and system manufacturer Schrader has announced the introduction of TPMS Expert centres into the UK. As the apparent world leader in this specialist area (the company holds a reported 50 per cent market share) Schrader is already very much active in the aftermarket supply of these components. Nevertheless, this latest move sees the company move to extend and enhance its position in the market and sees Schrader offer “complete support to tyre specialists from technical training to products, tools, accessories and promotion of this new service.” In addition TPMS Expert Centre signage will enable customer recognition for the provision of this new expertise.

21st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Russian car sales could total US$40 billion in 2011

…which is good news for Kwik-Fit’s Russian partner and other tyre retailers too. In February the Russia Trade and Industry Ministry forecasted a rapid recovery of the country's automotive market in 2011, supporting suggestions that Russia is once again on track to become the largest car market in Europe. What’s more this is likely to have a positive impact on those retail chains such as Kwik-Fit’s partnership with Russian Rolf Group, White Service.

21st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam Systems appoints Strategic Client Manager

Colin Meikle has been appointed by Cam Systems as strategic client manager. He will be responsible for developing major client initiatives to maximise service and efficiency benefits for customers and drive innovation into the tyre industry.

With over 13 years’ experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) consulting, Meikle has been instrumental in implementing SAP and Microsoft Dynamics business solutions in retail and wholesale sectors.

18th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis rewards leading retailers with Shanghai trip

International News, News

Maxxis International thanked its top 18 performing retailers of 2010 – the winners of the top prize in the Maxxis Rewards programme – by taking them on a seven-day, all expenses paid trip to China. A mix of culture and business, the visit combined sightseeing visits to major attractions in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shuzhou with a tour of the Maxxis factory in Kunshan.

15th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch promotes Car Service network in national press

Bosch has announced plans to step up advertising for its Car Service network. The new campaign will see Bosch Car Service target many of the national papers over February and March this year. Publications will include the Sunday Telegraph, The Sun, The Mail on Sunday, The Times and The Guardian, and also motoring magazine, What Car?

14th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone go double the distance for haulier David Murray

Haulier David Murray reports that Bridgestone’s M729 drive tyre has achieved twice the performance of a standard competitor. David Murray Transport has been a customer to Bridgestone for over 12 years now and tyre performance and reliability has been a significant contributing factor to the loyalty shown. Managing director, David Murray, commented: “It is vital that all our components meet the high standards required, to provide a first-class service to our customers. Good quality, good wearing tyres provided by Bridgestone play a key role in delivering this.”

10th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Don’t put tyre purchases on the backburner – Delticom

Online tyre retailer Delticom has referred to passenger car tyres as the new “black gold” and comments that these guarantors of vehicular safety and mobility can now very often only be obtained at far higher prices than in 2010. Discussing the issue, Delticom AG CEO Rainer Binder makes it clear that “car drivers are likely facing drastic price increases in 2011.” Binder elaborates that “raw material prices are virtually exploding. Many manufacturers purchase the raw materials needed for tyre production months in advance. The drastic increase in raw material prices in the last few weeks will thus become noticeable in retail prices after a time lag. But further substantial price increases are expected in the course of the year. Against this backdrop I can only urge drivers who need new tyres to buy them now and not put purchasing tyres on the back burner.”

10th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

National chooses Klarius type-approved exhausts for restock programme

National Tyres and Autocare has opted to re-stock its 210 retail branches exclusively with Klarius type-approved exhausts made in the UK, according to the exhaust maker. National will also be stocking Klarius replacement CATs, Lambda sensors and Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs).

7th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pellon Autocentre celebrates 21 years

The people at Pellon Autocentre are celebrating the company’s 21st year in business, following the firm’s anniversary in February. To mark the occasion they are having a new website built, which is designed to bring all their online web services into one place.

7th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ Stafford relaunches following £100,000 investment

HiQ has announced the relaunch of its Stafford centre after a radical £100,000 transformation. HiQ Stafford on Foregate Street has undergone an extensive refurbishment, with new branding, a new customer friendly environment and a fully automated MOT test lane. The centre will officially relaunch with a trio of open days on 10-12 February. HiQ’s retail director Peter Tye said: “HiQ Stafford really is a model of excellence for many other centres to follow, in terms of its new appearance and standards both inside the store and on the forecourt. It has been brought in line with our award winning corporate identity, which all of our centres will boast by the end of 2011.”

2nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen aiming for US$2.5 billion sales by 2015

Company News, International News

While most of the western world celebrated New Year at the end of December, both China and South Korea were making plans for their celebrations at the start of February, based on the lunar calendar. Back in 2010 Nexen Tire Corporation announced plans for a 1 trillion won (US$1.2 billion) investment in its largest factory yet in Changneyeong in the same region as its first plant (Yangsan), which along with the company's second plant in Qingdao, China, continues to expand. Just before the oriental entrance into the new decade, Tyres & Accessories had the opportunity to visit Nexen on its home South Korean and adopted Chinese territory and saw how the company is implementing its plans to become a US$2.5 billion company in the next five years.

31st January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Walmart Canada to open 40 supercenters

Walmart Canada plans to invest $500 million to add 40 new supercentres, expanding the company’s presence into Manitoba and Quebec, reports Tire Review. The new stores, which will carry groceries and general merchandise, including tyres and automotive service, will be the result of a combination of renovations of existing stores, relocations and the construction of new stores. Details about the stores’ specific locations have not been released.

28th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Staffordshire tyre retailer makes regional business award final

Approaching its first birthday, Stoke-on-Trent tyre retailer For Tyres has been chosen as one of three finalists for the Sentinel Business Awards in the Start-up Business of the Year category. The winner will be announced at the awards presentation dinner on 29 March, one of the county’s most prestigious business events of the year.

28th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors