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Andreoli & Associates Introduces Online TPMS Resource

(Akron/Tire Review) Andreoli & Associates Inc., a software and services provider for the tyre and auto service industry, debuted a new online resource for TPMS data at the North Carolina Tire Dealers & Retreaders Annual Convention and Trade Show.

The subscription-based service, at www.TPMSguide.com, is operated by Andreoli & Associates, with data provided by Motor Information Systems, a provider of OEM vehicle data.

“Independent tyre and auto service professionals are being faced with servicing an increasing percentage of vehicles equipped with a wide variety of TPMS systems, many which require unusual reset and retain procedures,” said Mike Andreoli, president of Andreoli & Associates. “TPMSguide.com brings all the latest information together in one place, easily located by vehicle type. It is the most complete, up-to-date resource for TPMS data, including sensor and control module locations, as well as procedures for resetting, retraining, diagnostics, wiring, and replacement of components.”

4th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Rockwell Automation Names New Automotive and Tyres VP

Rockwell Automation has named John Genovesi vice president of its automotive, tyre and rubber industry initiative. In his new role, Genovesi will lead the company’s global sales efforts directed at helping automotive, tyre and rubber machine builders, components suppliers and end manufacturers compete on a global basis. Since joining the company in 1989, Genovesi has served in a variety of sales positions including branch manager in both Rochester and Buffalo, N. Y. Most recently, he served as the district manager in Cleveland, Ohio.

“John’s previous management positions gave him the opportunity to clearly demonstrate his superb leadership and communication skills,” said Keiran Coulton, senior vice president, Rockwell Automation. “His passionate drive for results and extensive sales experience make him uniquely qualified to lead our automotive, tyre and rubber industry initiatives, enhancing our ability to deliver high-value solutions to our global customers.“

2nd April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ContiLifeCycle Offers an Independent Calculation Model

Last autumn Continental AG introduced a new program that enables fleet operators to better control and calculate the cost of commercial tyres within their fleet. This new software is available on CD-ROM and can thus be used on any computer. As it is a freestanding program, nobody needs to share information about competitor’s prices, not even with the Continental sales staff that provide the CD-ROM. The calculation model, known as ContiLifeCycle, offers several options through which tyre costs can be easily and quickly calculated and answers to a number of very important questions found, commented Eckhard Wilanek in an interview with Tyres & Accessories. Such questions include: Is retreading an option for me? What about regrooving? Or should I just have new tyres mounted?

28th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Boosting Economy with a Software Tweak

A Dutch scientist claims that the fuel consumption in many of today’s cars could be reduced by 2.6 per cent through the addition of new software to the engine’s computer. John Kessels from the University of Eindhoven worked in conjunction with Ford to develop software that would improve engine performance, and the initial results of this collaboration look promising.

21st February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pro-Align Takes Sabbatical from ATS’07

Pro-Align has announced that it has made the conscious decision to take a sabbatical from exhibiting at the Automotive Trade Show, which runs alongside the CV show. Pro-Align will instead attend the Brityrex International show at the GMEX centre in Manchester 1-3rd May 2007.

21st February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

The New Tip Top Digiair

Rema Tip Top has introduced a new hand-held digital tyre inflator that the company believes is one of the most accurate and easiest to use tyre inflation devices in the marketplace. Augmented by its streamlined aluminium handle and simple lever pressure control, the device gives the operator complete control during the inflation process. Additionally the clear digital display makes reading the measurement a piece of cake – no more eye strain then trying to line up the needle against small digits.

21st February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ASA Launches New TireMaster Web Site

(Akron/Tire Review) ASA Tire Systems launched a completely redesigned Web site – www.tiremaster.com – for its TireMaster software product. The interactive site allows users to find information on software products specific to TireMaster, a full version of TireMaster, ASA’s new TireMaster POS product, and its Inventory Exchange program. Users can also use the site to request information online, contact staff and download product datasheets at the new site.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM Software Launches Autocat+ v3.0

MAM Software has introduced Autocat+ v3.0, the next major release of its popular electronic parts cataloguing software for motor factors, accessory retailers and parts distributors. This introduces a number of significant enhancements to the application and further extends its functionality.

2nd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Introduces New Tyre Management System

Alcoa Wheel Products have introduced a new product providing fleet operators real time data on their vehicle’s tyre pressure and tread depth. Called the InTire™ Management System, Alcoa’s new offering is a web-based system the company reports can maximise tyre life, enhance fuel economy and increase productivity in maintenance procedures. The InTire software interfaces with the vehicle-based sensing equipment wirelessly.

Optional add on equipment allows users to monitor items requiring periodic maintenance, such as fluid levels and the condition of filters.

24th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

TireWare Unveils Online Management System

TireWare Inc, a US based provider of business management software for tyre and vehicle service centres, has introduced what it claims to be the industry’s first subscription based online point of sale and distribution software. TireWare’s new pay as you go ‘software as a service’ system provides dealers with a whole new way of acquiring and managing their business software.

3rd January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM To Introduce EMI+

MAM Software has announced the forthcoming release of EMI+, a reporting and data analysis tool for its existing Autopart software. The application, which is currently undergoing beta testing, enables businesses to interactively interrogate their sales and product data in order to identify under-performing products or profit weaknesses.

15th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Autodata Forges Partnership with Trading Standards

Autodata has entered into a partnership with the Trading Standards Institute to supply information to its members. Autodata is providing Trading Standards officers with access to its CD1 service information to assist them in identifying and prosecuting the minority of rogue operators that remain in the industry.

This partnership forms part of Autodata’s ongoing commitment to improve standards in the garage industry and prevent the few rogue operators tarnishing the image of the industry as a whole. This initiative is part of a concerted effort to drive up industry standards and goes alongside its relationship with the Retail Motor Industry Federation and support of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s ATA scheme.

30th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Understanding Alignment Software Programme Launched

A new interactive software programme titled Understanding Alignment has been launched by Beissbarth. The innovative, easy-to-use programme can be accessed free of charge on Beissbarth UK’s website and has been designed for use by colleges, technicians and all car owners. A leader in the highly specialised field of wheel aligner technology, Beissbarth has recently launched “Touchless” – the world’s first non contact wheel aligner.

21st November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Consultant Appointment For Infleet

Infleet have appointed Clive Powell as a senior consultant to assist in the company’s aggressive business plan growth. Powell, who until recently was a director of Goodyear Dunlop’s UK Commercial Tyre strategic business unit, will work with managing director Bill Hall and commercial director Chris Comport on several major development opportunities.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New President & CEO For SmarTire

The board of directors of SmarTire Systems Inc. has promoted Vice President of Sales and Marketing, David Warkentin to President & Chief Executive Officer of SmarTire. Prior to joining SmarTire in August 2005, Warkentin was the vice president of sales for Intrinsyc Software International, Inc., a Canadian public company that provides engineering services to wireless mobile device makers and licensable software for the wireless telephone handset market.

24th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors