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6 Million Indian Truckers Down Tools

Indian news sources have reported that more than six million of the nation’s trucks are off the road at the beginning of 2009, as a strike has been called following deadlock in union negotiations over the price of tyres and fuel. Talks stalled late on Sunday evening when Road, Transport and Highways secretary Brahm Dutt failed to reach a satisfactory agreement with the All-Indian Motor Transport Congress. The AIMTC’s major targets were a 10 rupee deduction in diesel costs and a rationalisation of tyre prices.

6th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Sealey’s New Year Sale

With the holidays over, what better way to kick off 2009 than with Sealey’s New Year Sale which launched on the 1st January 2009? This massive 48-page promotion is packed with hundreds of Sealey’s fastest moving tools and equipment. Whether a professional or serious DIY enthusiast, now’s the chance to get organised and your garage or workshop in check for 2009. The promotion runs until the 28th February 2009 and copies of this promotion and Sealey’s latest catalogue can be obtained from local Sealey distributors or directly from Sealey.

6th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Ingersoll Rand Makes Its Mark At Dakar 2009

Ingersoll Rand, which has been involved in the Dakar rally race for the last three years, will team up with the Euromaster, Mitsubishi and Toyota teams in 2009. It will offer them portable tools, including the new IQv range of impact wrenches. These wrenches can release torques up to 500Nm and will last three times longer than similar products on the market. IQv tools are also lighter and more compact than rival products, says Ingersoll Rand, characteristics particularly appreciated by race competitors.

Ingersoll Rand’s main partner is the Euromaster Team and has provided official team support at Dakar since 2006.

15th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Beat the Crunch with MAM

Dynamic companies that exploit I.T. can survive the downturn and emerge stronger according to aftermarket software specialist MAM Software. Managing Director Mike Jamieson says that by using ERP systems to their full potential, companies can improve efficiency, lower costs and even increase sales.

“The latest business management systems offer a wealth of functionality that can help your business survive the current economic downturn and actually emerge stronger” said Mr Jamieson. “They provide a comprehensive set of integrated business functions that can help you improve day-to-day productivity, improve customer service levels, and make informed business-related decisions that will help fuel growth.”

9th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

6 HSE Tyre Handling Workshops Planned for 2009

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), working with the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) and the British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA), is running a series of workshops designed to draw attention to the dangers of handling tyres. The nationwide series of workshops are being held at venues across the country from January and March 2009.

NTDA director Richard Edy said: “NTDA research shows that back injuries caused by lifting tyres incorrectly are responsible for a huge number of lost man-hours in our sector and we are delighted to be working with the HSE to highlight the dangers to the trade.”

9th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-On Announces Third and Fourth Series of TechEd Seminars

Snap-on has published dates for the third and fourth in its series of highly successful TechEd seminars, the first two of which have attracted approaching 20,000 participants over the past two-and-a-half years. The first in the series of TechEd seminars focussed on ‘Diagnosing Intermittent Faults’, while the second covered ‘Advanced Diagnostics Information’.

Open to all technicians, not just those using Snap-on branded equipment, Snap-on’s DPSs are now delivering these informative and educational seminars designed to appeal to every level of technician from all workshop types at 55 locations around the UK. They are conducted at a nominal charge of £40 – which includes a £20 Snap-on Tools voucher, refreshments and copies of the seminar notes and hand-outs. Each presentation lasts for approximately 2 hours.

5th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Trouble Removing Rusted Studs?

Removing rusted, broken or corroded studs is a problem at the best of times and then there is the added frustration when access to them is restricted. To combat this, Laser Tools has put together a set of short series stud removers and a lock on go through ratchet to make sure even the most inaccessible stud can be located. The concentric rollers grip onto the stud as the ratchet mechanism is applied and will continue to grip until the stud eventually twists off. The double ended ratchet has 14mm drive for the 6/8mm stud removers and 17mm for the 10/12mm.

The Stud Remover Set – 5piece (Part number 4462), typically retails at around £28. Repairs and spares for all parts are available.

20th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

KYB’s New Website

KYB’s new site has become interactive and uses video segments to increase interest and usefulness to consumers, service providers and parts distributors.

13th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

GEG Diagnostics Join Forces With Autoboss

The diagnostic division of nationwide garage equipment suppliers GEG – GEG Diagnostics – has recently been awarded exclusive distribution rights for Autoboss products in the UK and Ireland.

Autoboss is a part of the SPX group; the largest manufacturer of OEM diagnostic tools in the world. They supply to major car manufacturers including Vauxhall, Jaguar, Honda and Nissan.

12th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Aftermarket Show Professional Tool Chest Prize Draw

Trade visitors to The Aftermarket Show have always had the opportunity to walk away with useful giveaways, but the stakes have been raised this year with the opportunity to win a professional tool chest worth over £3,200. Donated by tool specialists Teng Tools, the Mega Master TCMM1001N is a top-of-the-range tool storage solution and a superb prize for the professional technician. Containing 1001 tools and featuring 19 sliding drawers with super-smooth ball bearing runners and steel shutter doors for peace-of-mind security, the Mega Master can justifiably claim to be the king of the tool chest world.

To have a chance to win the Mega Master, visitors must pre-register their aftermarket trade ticket online at www.theaftermarketshow.com before 20 December. These pre-registered trade visitors will be entered into a special prize draw, which will be made during a TalkShop seminar in the aftermarket area on Friday, 9 January 2009.

5th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Deldo Offers “Interesting” Private Brands Winter Range

One of Europe’s leading distributors of winter tyres, Belgian wholesaler Deldo is offering a catalogue of 25 brands, detailing its complete product range of premium and private labels. The company already delivers to around 10,000 clients throughout Europe, and will this winter hope to increase that number by offering what the company calls an “interesting mix” in its budget label line-up.

Thanks to experience gained over many years importing tyres from Asia, Deldo is able to offer several attractive product lines. Minerva is a long-established brand name, and was introduced in 1992 as a private label. From this year Minerva is being produced by two new manufacturers, offering approximately 15 new sizes. With Rockstone (Deldo’s new exclusive brand for Europe) the budget segment has been further extended. Thanks to the introduction of the new CP-661 Roadstone (Nexen) pattern, 15 new sizes have been added to Nexen’s (already) large size range.

27th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Sealey Christmas Promotion

Sealey has got into the Christmas spirit early with its Christmas promotion, which offers over 400 exciting deals and more than 50 new products, promising something for everyone, whatever their area of interest and expertise. The promotion, which is valid until 31st December, offers up to 69 per cent discount and products include Sealey’s ever-popular Topchest Combo deals including free tools, trolley jacks, compressors, car starter/chargers and too many hand tools to mention.

To get your hands on the 56-page bumper catalogue, contact your local Sealey distributor, call the company direct or visit their website and make it a Happy Christmas for your workshop.

25th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Sealey’s Aids To Servicing

Sealey’s Autumn 2008 Vehicle Service Tools promotion features hundreds of products and tools for the workshop or garage, including more than 70 new products.

Some of these are basic, simple ideas which are nevertheless extremely useful when servicing vehicles. One such is the VS0140 Bonnet/Tailgate support – as the name suggests, it is primarily used to prop open bonnets and tailgates, but it can be used to hold open doors, or depress accelerator, brake or clutch pedals.

11th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

TIA Releases Earthmover Tyre Service Programme

As part of its continuing quest to educate technicians on the proper safety procedures for servicing tyres, the Tire Industry Association has released a new training program for OTR and earthmover markets. Basic Earthmover Tire Service (ETS) outlines the minimum skills and safety guidelines for servicing one-piece, three-piece, five-piece and double gutter OTR assemblies. Designed as an in-house training program, ETS is comprised of a 3.5-hour video and a 350-page color workbook. Students who successfully complete the final exam and skills demonstration will receive a TIA certificate of completion.

Basic ETS is divided into 15 different modules on subjects ranging from tyre nomenclature and service truck operation to site preparation and hydraulic tools. “Basic ETS is another example of TIA responding to the need for safety training in the tire industry,” remarked TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield. “OTR tyres present unique risks to technicians due to their size and volume of air, and Basic ETS will provide them with valuable information that they can use to protect themselves and others.” (Tire Review/Akron)

11th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Opens 2 Branches

Euro Car Parts (ECP), the UK’s leading aftermarket parts supplier, has opened a new branch in Hoddesdon, Stockport and extended the Sheffield branch to 5,000sqft from 2,000sqft in line with their future plans. The 8,000sqft Hoddesdon branch has 15,000 parts, tools and accessories in stock and receives six deliveries from the HQ in Wembley daily with access to over 100,000 parts. The branch has 18 members of staff with over 70 years experience in the automotive aftermarket. The 11,500sqft Stockport branch has a large number of parts, tools and accessories in stock and receives daily deliveries from the Manchester Euro Car Parts branch. The branch has 19 members of staff.

9th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors