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Tyre Industry Advises Motorcyclists to Spring Clean Their Machines

Tyre safety body TyreSafe has advised motorcyclists to check the condition of their tyres in order to remain safe. The statements, which were issued separately but both coincide with April’s bike tyre safety month warn of safety issues such as the fact that some bikes can encounter rubber deterioration which can make the tyres unsafe or illegal after a long winter in storage.

“As the only point of contact with the road it’s critical that motorcyclists check that their tyres are in a healthy state before setting off on a ride,” explained Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “At the start of spring this becomes even more important as bikes can sometimes spend several months in storage over the winter. During this time their tyres can suffer from cracking and other forms of deterioration which can impact on the safety of the rider. By giving the tyres a thorough inspection, these problems can be minimised and riders can enjoy a safe return to their bikes.”

7th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Question of the Month Focuses on “Green Fee” Debate

Tyrepress.com is carrying a new Question of the Month on the homepage, dealing with one of the most controversial issues of the day: the size of the current “green fee” charged by retailers to pay for the costs of disposing of old tyres. At the nub of the issue is that collectors and recyclers believe a larger part of the green fee should be coming there way. While certain sources have pointed an accusative finger at tyre retailers, suggesting that they may be profiteering from the current fee charged to customers at the expense of tyre recovery companies, the National Tyre Distributors Association defended the position of its members by suggesting that overheads such as tyre storage costs had been underestimated in this argument. Tyrepress.com asks readers if the current Green Fee – estimated to be around £1.50 – the right price. Have your say in the debate by clicking your chosen answer and adding your comments to the forum, accessed in the top right hand corner of the homepage.

6th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Van den Ban – Taking a ‘Hands Off’ Approach

When Tyres & Accessories last visited Van den Ban Autobanden in April 2008, the company’s new warehouse facility was arising from a 24.000 square metre greenfield site on outskirts of the Dutch town of Hellevoetsluis. Even then the scale of the project, intended to consolidate the wholesaler’s two storage facilities into a single location, was evident. A key component of the project remained under wraps at this time, however, and therefore a second visit to the completed warehouse was necessary. What T&A saw upon its return to Van den Ban in Hellevoetsluis early in 2010 was impressive, to say the least.

25th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-On Reports Record UK Sales for 2009

Snap-on Tools, reportedly the UK brand leader in tools, tool storage and aftermarket workshop equipment, is celebrating its 45th anniversary by reporting the record sales it achieved in 2009. According to the company, Snap-on Tools’ sales exceeded £100 million for the first time, the third consecutive year of record sales levels. Sales are said to have grown in every product group – tool boxes, hand tools, power tools and hand-held diagnostic equipment.

8th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Busy Equip Auto For Arcom

Arcom, the Polish supplier of racking and storage systems took a stand at the recent Equip Auto trade fair, held in Paris. This was the first time that Arcom had attended the event and was a result of the newly-created co-operation between the Polish company and its French distributor AC Negoce. Exhibitions are a vital part of Arcom's marketing strategy and the company has previously exhibited at both Autopromotec in Bologna and the Reifen fair in Essen. Equip Auto was different, however, as 90 per cent of the visitors came from France and England, in contrast to the more wider geographical profile of visitors to the other two shows.

10th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Laser Tools Presents Crowsfoot Wrenches for Greater Access

Two new Crowsfoot Wrench sets have been added to the Laser Tools range. Both sets are manufactured from Chrome Molybdenum for strength and supplied in blow moulded case for storage. The 1/2"D set offers 14 pieces ranging from 27mm to 50mm for around £159.90. The 3/8"D set offers 10 pieces and ranges from 10mm to 18mm (Part No 4757). For these you can expect to pay around £34.99.

3rd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

OM Recycling Investigated following Residents’ Concerns over Tyre Storage

OM Recycling’s tyre recycling depot in Mayobridge, County Down, Northern Ireland is facing an investigation by the Environmental Crime Unit following residents’ complaints. OM Recycling has around 400,000 tyres stockpiled at the facility, some of which are stored outside the company’s licensed area, say BBC news reports. The Environment minister Edwin Poots told Auntie of the “significant risk to human health and the environment” posed by the tyre pile, while SDLP councillor Josephine O’Hare said she was aghast at the quantities of tyres, though “nobody wants to stop anybody doing their business”. OM Recycling responded that it is co-operating with the Environment Agency and that it is committed to resolving issues at its “secure” site.

28th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Illegal Tyre Storage Penalties High for Yorkshire Man

The Huddersfield Daily Examiner has reported that an area man has been given an ultimatum by the courts; remove 5,500 illegally stored used tyres from his Honley dumping ground or go to prison. A crown court judge ordered Kyriacos Kyrianou to remove the tyres in April, having been fined £5,000 in November 2007 for storing up to 15,000 tyres on the same site. While Krianou defended himself, saying that previous fines and legal costs have left him unable to afford to remove all the tyres, Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC was unwilling to cut him any slack yesterday at Bradford Crown Court, bluntly stating: “Get rid of the tyres and I will consider an alternative to sending you to prison. If you don’t remove the tyres you will back me into a corner. If they are gone, job done, if not you are taking the Mickey, to put it bluntly, and I will send you to prison.”

28th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Arrest Made Following Stockport Tyre Fire

A 16-year old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze that destroyed a tyre business in Stockport. The fire at AL Tyres, in Sheffield Street, Heaton Norris was lit some time shortly after 8pm on the evening of October 12, and during the course of the evening around 60 firefighters were engaged in containing and extinguishing the blaze.

13th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Blaze Destroys Stockport Tyre Storage Facility

Various news sources report a large tyre storage building in Stockport has been destroyed by fire. At the height of the October 12 blaze as many as 65 firefighters were at the scene in Heaton Norris. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said the fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

13th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kings Road Tyres Fined £40,000 in Health & Safety Case

Kings Road Tyres & Repairs Ltd (KRT) was fined £30,000 with £10,000 costs on 25 September at Carlisle Crown Court after a jury found the company guilty of a breach of the 1994 Health and Safety at Work Act at its Carlisle warehouse. The guilty verdict related to the fact that a pile of truck tyres stacked 19 high contravened the company’s health and safety policy. The jury cleared the firm of two other charges relating to an accident in which a roofer had fallen through a skylight. Peter Gaster, KRT group MD accepted that KRT staff failed to apply the correct measures in this instance of over stacking, but maintains the company had to defend its position against unfair and frivolous claims in respect of the roofing incident.

In addition to the court case there was also some controversy over local newspaper, the News & Star’s, coverage of the case. The News & Star reported that Judge Barbara Forrester issued the fine after taking into account several “aggravating factors about the firm’s storage of tyres.” However, Peter Gaster told Tyres & Accessories the paper’s reference to “aggravating factors about our storage of tyres…is incorrect and was not mentioned by the Judge.”

“We reported the roofing incident under RIDDOR, and this caused Carlisle City Council Health and Safety Inspectors to visit our premises to discuss the accident. Whilst on our premises they noticed a rather high stack of tyres. At no time then or previously has anyone been injured or has there been any accidents resulting from our storage policy,” he explained.

6th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Improved Tyre Paint From B&J

B&J Rocket's already-successful tyre paint has been improved and promises stronger coverage, faster drying times and a brilliant sheen. Additionally, it limits the risk of component separation during storage and it gives the colour a more pleasant smell. The Swiss company is constantly improving its product portfolio and does not make an exception when it comes to perfected products such as tyre colour.

1st October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Protyre invests £700,000 in Portsmouth

Protyre has invested more than £700,000 in upgrading its Portsmouth branch – with the new look officially launched by TV motoring presenter Mike Brewer. Protyre area manager Darren Godwin said Protyre has more than doubled the size of the operation with 12 people now working at Portsmouth Protyre. Investment has been focused on increased service bays at the London Road facility with the very latest technology for motorbikes, cars and commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.

There’s also a larger tyre storage area, dedicated motorbike area and larger customer reception. The company, part of Micheldever Tyre Services, has been operating in the south for more than 50 years.

Mike Brewer is known for presenting Driven on Channel 4, Pulling Power and Wheeler Dealers.

24th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

House Waste Tyres at Your Peril, Says BBC Report

A report produced by the BBC has highlighted the increase of tyre dumping scams following the implementation of recycling laws and the financial risks unwitting property owners are exposed to should tyres be left on their land. The article, screened on Welsh channel S4C on Tuesday, highlighted the plight of Maria Burt and others who have been left with hefty bills for removing tyres left on their property by tenants operating tyre collection operations.

23rd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Tools Celebrates 5,000 Sales

In order to celebrate the 5,000th sale of its Solus Pro hand-held diagnostic tool, Snap-on Tools, the supplier of tools, tool storage and workshop equipment for the UK automotive aftermarket, has announced the introduction of celebratory carbon fibre-look edition. Launched in May 2008, the Solus Pro is the second generation of the mid-range model of Snap-on's 'family' of hand-held diagnostic tools and it was specifically designed to provide the technician with an even faster performance and more diagnostic data.

10th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors