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Criticism is a Compliment?

Having sold in excess of 11,000 wheel aligners into the UK market, Supertracker is ready to defend the merits of ‘Hang-On Systems,’ saying they are readily accepted by customers as having proved themselve in the industry over the past twenty one years.

Almost a year since it relocated to a new custom built base in Southampton in order to better promote its latest STR 200 and STR 400, Supertracker’s Managing Director, Trevor Lovesy, was surprised by recent statements in the tyre media claiming that retail outlets cannot offer a truly professional wheel alignment service with a ‘hang-on system’ as, in his opinion, is completely unfounded: “If a tyre fitter works with the best alignment tools it is still up to him to use them to the best of his ability. In effect it is not the product that prevents them from providing a professional service and in our opinion Supertracker’s products offer an extremely high standard of service every time and to state that a hang-on system is not efficient is totally misleading to the industry.”

16th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Golf Day

The (Alternative) TWG was set up about 10 years ago by Martin Stiles of Victoria Tyres and the members used to meet once a year down in Marlow to discuss the state of the trade and to have a good Christmas ‘blow out’.

The last meeting was about three years ago due to Martin leaving the trade, since when the group has been reformed by the committee of Andy Baron (Iverson Tyres) and Paul Ruddock (Stapletons).
The format is a golf and social event afterwards, twice a year and players are by invitation only.
There are around 25 in the group and 16 met for the first golf day in April at Staverton Park Golf Course. The 16 were:

9th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapleton’s Extends Sapphire/Saltire Contract

Stapleton’s Tyre Services has extended its contract with resource recovery company Sapphire and tyre collection and recycling firm Saltire, by two years. The deal will enable Sapphire to continue a regular supply of tyre chips and whole tyres to cement companies across the UK to use as fuel – including its joint owner Lafarge Cement.

Scrap tyres have been providing a sustainable fuel alternative for the cement industry for well over a decade, providing an environmentally-beneficial outlet for the 40 million tyres removed from UK vehicles every year.

Sapphire has operated a recovery service for Stapleton’s via Midland’s-based Saltire Recovery Limited for the past year – the two-year contract extension is testament to the excellent service offered by the Saltire-Sapphire partnership. Peter Allen, Commercial Director of Stapleton’s, commented:

26th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

First Pictures Inside Nexen’s $170 million China Factory

The first images of the new Nexen factory in China, which started production at the end of 2007, have now been revealed. According to company representatives, the new plant is one of the largest single tyre factories in China and follows a commitment by Nexen to invest £87 million ($170m) over three years including the construction of a new R&D centre which is now underway. State of the art technology has been selected for the new plant, which is designed to increased productivity through improved workflow.

21st February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapleton’s Invests in New Delivery Vans

Following the relocation of two of its regional distribution centres to larger premises and the opening of a brand new warehouse, Stapleton’s has expanded its fleet of delivery vans. The 20 Renault Master and six Isuzu 7.5 ton vans will join the 40 vans that were introduced at the end 2006, bringing the Company’s delivery fleet to 179 vehicles. Commenting on the additional vans, Steve Parker, Stapleton’s trading director says: “By relocating stock to larger facilities and commissioning a brand new warehouse in Biggleswade, we have increased our capacity and improved stock levels. With increased stock, we can offer customers improved availability so it is vital that we are able to continue to deliver a fast, efficient and reliable delivery service with greater flexibility in terms of delivery options.” Stapleton’s fleet of vehicles offers nationwide deliveries on a twice-a-day, same-day or next-day delivery basis depending on individual customer requirements. Steve Parker continued: “During the warehouse moves, we also implemented new technology and picking systems further improving efficiency and delivery turnaround for customers.”

3rd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Moves Expand Stapleton’s Distribution Capacity

Stapleton’s recently relocated two of its regional distribution centres to larger premises and commissioned an extra warehouse near its head office in order to increase stock choice and offer greater delivery flexibility. The Warrington distribution hub has been relocated to a larger warehouse just one mile away from the original site providing a 50 per cent increase in capacity and the original Bristol warehouse has been moved to a site in nearby Avonmouth, which has enabled an increase in stock levels from 10,000 to 80,000 tyres.

A brand new site in Biggleswade has also been opened which will act as a support warehouse to the main site and head office location in Letchworth. The new sites have increased the company’s capacity by around 130,000 tyres creating a network capacity of over 600,000 tyres. This has allowed the addition of new stock profiles, and an increase in depth of stock, offering customers even more choice.

19th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen’s Qingdao Plant to Start Production in December

Speaking to Tyres & Accessories, Korean manufacturer Nexen has confirmed that the first phase of building work on its £87 million ($170 million) factory has been completed and the first tyres are due to roll off the production line in December 2007. Initially the plant will produce 2 million units per annum and will reach full production capacity by 2009. Construction of the company’s new R&D centre is expected to be completed at the beginning of 2008.

15th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen Chairman Commemorates Stapleton’s Anniversary

The chairman of Nexen Tire Corporation, Mr. Byung Joong Kang, has presented Stapleton’s commercial director Peter Allen with a commemorative plaque to congratulate the tyre wholesaler on its 70th anniversary year. Speaking at the presentation, Mr Byung Joong Kang said: “We wanted to mark this special anniversary by presenting a plaque to Stapleton’s in appreciation of the years of its dedicated efforts and outstanding accomplishments in promoting the Nexen brand in the UK Market.

“Since the beginning of our commercial relationship, Nexen Tire Corporation has been extremely proud of working with Stapleton’s and we consider the company to be one of the leading and most creative partners in the tyre business.”

12th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Ashley Croft Returns to Stapletons as a Consultant

Former managing director, Ashley Croft, has returned to Stapleton’s to act as a consultant with special responsibility for working with the management to further develop Stapleton’s as one of the country’s leading tyre wholesalers and retailers. In February Croft resigned as Warehousing, Logistics and Wholesale Sales Director of Micheldever Tyre Services, having been involved in the company’s management buy out in February 2006.

At the time he told Tyres & Accessories that the decision to leave was entirely amicable, saying that his original brief was to expand Micheldever’s wholesale and distribution base to a national level and that that project has now been completed.

13th September 2007/by Chris

Stapleton’s Redevelops its Online Presence

Stapleton’s has launched a new website in line with its new brand identity. The new look website is a modern, straight-forward way for customers to find out more about the company and includes a link to ProfitLink where they can purchase tyres online. www.stapletons-tyres.co.uk also offers additional features including a list of products, delivery and regional sales support information and a breakdown of contact details for each area of the business.

Stephen Childs, the marketing manager of Stapleton’s, said: “The site is exactly what we want to offer our customers. It is extremely efficient and easy to navigate, with clear drop-down menus and a separate section for each area of the business.

“The web site is now consistent with our online purchasing service, ProfitLink, which was also recently improved and includes up to the minute price and stock information as well as acting as a useful retail tool for customers, automatically calculating selling prices to set parameters.”

8th August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Images of First Phase of Nexen’s £87 million China Investment Unveiled

Nexen has unveiled visual plans for its China factory currently under construction and due to be up and running by the end of 2007. The new plant will be one of the largest single tyre factories in China and follows a commitment by Nexen to invest £87 million ($170 million) over three years including the construction of a new R&D centre in China at the beginning of 2008. The visual plans of the new Nexen plant also highlight additional employee facilities including a cafeteria and recreational area.

Chairman of Nexen Tire Corporation Byung Jung Kang, said: “The new plant in China will allow Nexen to improve availability and continue to increase the company’s international growth.”

16th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapleton’s Owner to Enter Car Making Business

The owner of UK tyre wholesaler Stapleton’s Tyre Services, Itochu Corporation, is reportedly entering into a joint venture with carmaker Suzuki to build a factory in Russia in order to capitalise on the country’s rapidly growing market. The Japanese newspaper Nikkei has claimed that Itochu and Suzuki would be equal owners of the joint venture facility, and would spend a combined 15 billion yen (£62 million) constructing the St Petersburg plant.

The factory will commence operation in 2009 and initially produce 10,000 vehicles based upon the Suzuki Grand Vitara using CKD components from Japan.

8th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Leading Drift Drivers Choose Nexen

Nexen tyres have been chosen as the competition tyres for two of Europe’s leading drifters Eric O’Sullivan and Martin French. The first Prodrift meeting of the series took place in Ireland at the end of April and Eric O’Sullivan achieved first position. After the race, Eric said: “The Nexen 3000 definitely aided the car’s performance and played an important role in the win. The grip from the tyres was so good that on the final lap the speed recorded as I entered the first corner was 86mph.”

23rd May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapletons: Prestivo Comes with Brand Support and Exclusivity

Offering comfort and stability without sacrificing any of the thrills of driving, the exclusive Prestivo range from Stapleton’s is available in two tread patterns; the Prestivo 2000 and the Prestivo Sport. There are 35 tyre sizes available in the Prestivo 2000 range and 21 in the Sport range.

Available exclusively to members of Stapleton’s Prestivo Partners scheme, the range is said to have had a warm recept since its introduction last year. Steve Parker, Stapleton’s trading director, says: “Interest in the Prestivo range has exceeded our targets but has not surprised us as we feel the attractive support package has encouraged customers to sign up to the scheme.”

The Prestivo Partners scheme was created to ensure all retailers receive the backing and support they need to maximise sales of Prestivo Tyres. Partners enjoy attractive rebates, branded clothing, in-store support including posters, POS materials and other branded support items.

26th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapleton’s Unveils New Look ProfitLink

Stapleton’s, one of the UK’s largest tyre wholesalers, has refreshed ProfitLink, its online stock ordering site. As one of the first distributors to offer an online ordering system, Stapleton’s understands how important it is for customers to be able to view stock availability before placing an order. Stapleton’s trading director, Steve Parker, commented: “ProfitLink has been available for a few years now and has been very successful. We’ve had fantastic feedback from customers about how easy it is to use and how much they rely on being able to check availability of stock.”

“ProfitLink is a sophisticated business tool used by many customers and is growing in popularity. It allows customers to place orders directly via their computer as well as accessing manufacturer’s technical information, view images of the tyres to help with identification of tread patterns.”

The new look site maintains the easy to navigate drop down menus, live stock and up to date pricing information along with the ability to manage accounts at anytime by checking the progress of orders and viewing or printing copy invoices.

25th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors