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Beru F1 Systems Wins Motorsport Industry Innovation Award

Diss-based Beru F1 Systems has won an Motor Industry Association (MIA) innovation award for its DigiTyre tyre pressure monitoring system. The achievement was formally recognised at the annual Motorsport Industry Association Awards held during the Autosport International exhibition at the NEC. Beru’s MIA Business Excellence Award for Technology and Innovation was one of only seven awards presented. The company’s latest tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is currently used in the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, the world’s fastest road car.

19th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sun Automatic Test Lane Gets VOSA Approval

The Sun VIC 3000 ATL Automatic Test Lane, from Snap-on Diagnostics, has been approved by VOSA for MoT testing.
Terry Smith, European Marketing Manager of Snap-on Diagnostics, said that the VIC 3000 ATL is available in Class IV and Class VII configurations and is one-man operated. He went on: “It is very easy to operate and uses a Windows-based software package that guides the operator through the testing procedure using icon driven command sequences for testing brakes, suspension and side slip. It offers rapid vehicle inspection diagnosis, is fast and accurate and also offers the possibility to integrate other Snap-on Diagnostic products into the Test Lane.”

16th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

ASA Announces TireMax Link to BibTread System

(Akron/Tire Review) ASA Tire Systems is now offering a new interface to Michelin’s BibTread system, which will reportedly allow independent tyre dealers to transfer retread information electronically from the Michelin BibTread software to ASA’s TireMax accounting and point of sale software.

14th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

NETE Installs Telematics to Streamline Vehicle Management

North Eastern Tyre and Exhaust Ltd (NETE) has equipped its fleet of 50 delivery vehicles with Aerotrack vehicle management equipment. The system, manufactured by Aeromark of Bedford, uses wireless telematics technology to track the location of every vehicle on the fleet and to monitor other important management information.

13th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

ATL Upgrade Pack Now Available from Tecalemit

Tecalemit Garage Equipment Co Ltd have introduced an Upgrade Pack for their Roller Brake Tester, consisting of a weighbridge, computer cabinet and software update. This enables garages with an existing Tecalemit DE 9415 or DE 9715 Roller Brake Tester to convert to an ATL system simply at a relatively low cost. Garages can make significant savings by utilising their existing brake tester. Anyone who has bought a DE 9415 or DE 9715 over the past 5 years can upgrade their brake tester in this way.

12th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Kraiburg Aims to Boost Customers’ Productivity

Focusing attention on maximum possible productivity becomes vital in difficult economic times in order to boost competitiveness. Besides high-quality retreading materials, Kraiburg Austria also provides its customers with expertise and business services, aimed at boosting their productivity.

9th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

MAHA at Aftermarket Show

MAHA has signed up for next year’s Aftermarket Show. The event, which runs from January 12 to 15 2006 at Birmingham NEC, has grown “rapidly” in recent months, according to organisers.

On display at the MAHA stand will be the LPS 3000 High Power Dynamometer Roller Set and Display Console. The company will be demonstrating the product’s capabilities through pre-recorded results of actual tests. With the roller set on the stand, MAHA will also show the workings of the hardware.

15th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Do As the Best Do’

Samson Machinery Inc was founded in 1975 by Mr Lin Kun-Te. Since then the company has grown 10 per cent per year on average and has produced the only Taiwanese machine capable of producing 24-inch tyres, the ZR2024.

In thirty years of manufacturing, working with customers in numerous countries, Samson has acquired a level of knowledge and experience that has enabled it to follow a pattern of steady growth. The business’ growth has been particularly strong in recent years, something that has been reflected in factory size, worker numbers and sales figures.

14th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Omnitec Announces V10 Omniscan Updates

Omitec has released a “comprehensive software update” for its OmiScan hand-held diagnostic tool. This Version 10 update includes updated Citroen and Peugeot applications covering engine management, ABS, Airbag and some Climate Control systems. In addition, Omitec has developed coverage for Renault TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) on Laguna II and login ECM and re-coding functions for VAG (Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW) control units.

14th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Unipart Offers Diagnostics Deal

Unipart Automotive has teamed up with Omitec to offer garages a 5 year “all inclusive” modular integrated diagnostics solution. According to the company, the deal has no hidden costs and allows garages to invest cost-effectively in a lucrative area of vehicle repair work.

11th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Senior Developer Appointed at Cam Systems

Cam Systems has appointed a new Senior Developer to join its management team to strengthen both its product development capability and assist with the career progression of its in house team of software developers.

Karyn Boots joins the company’s Gloucestershire head office from Atkins Management Consultants, a leading provider of technology-based consultancy and support services to major clients in the public and private sectors. As an IT Consultant with the £1 billion turnover company, Karyn worked with organisations including the Welsh Assembly, Swindon Borough Council and the Welsh Development Agency.

9th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Solus Upgraded

Snap-on Tools has announced a series of major upgrades to its Solus diagnostic tool.

The new software upgrade bundle is also applicable to the Snap-on Scanner and provides extensive new vehicle coverage and information. There is also an expanded FastTrack trouble shooter, the experience-based tips and hints software that helps technicians to diagnose faster and more accurately.

11th October 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-On Tools Named Franchise of the Year Finalist

Peter Harris, who operates the Snap-on Tools franchise, based in Rowlands Castle, Hants, is celebrating being named as one of the top performers in an industry worth over £9 billion a year to the UK economy after reaching the final of the 2005 BFA Franchisee of the Year Awards, backed by HSBC Bank and Express Newspapers.

28th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Mobile Commerce: The Next Step?

While the ripple effects of the e-commerce revolution continue to filter down through the tyre trade, some businesses are already looking to the next big thing.

While email marketing and online tyre retail might be new to some people, in Norway tyre dealers are trying to maximise sales amongst an increasingly technologically aware population. The answer? Communicate with consumers through their mobile phones.

16th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Increase Mould Process Efficiency

(Akron/Tire Review) Vredestein Banden has engaged UK software developer INCAT to help it reduce tooling costs, including a significant 50 per cent drop in the amount of time necessary to produce tyre moulds.

15th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors