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Halesowen Retailer Joins First Stop

Fast Fit Plus, on Bromsgrove Road, has joined Bridgestone’s First Stop network of tyre dealerships, a move that company representatives say will enable the business to retain its independent status while benefiting from the kudos and support of a direct association with the leading manufacturer.

“Joining the First Stop network offers the best of both worlds for Fast Fit Plus,“ explained Jason Thoms, who runs the dealership with fellow director Colin Anderson. “We have the freedom to run the business as we choose on a day-to-day basis, safe in the knowledge that there is a network of support available in terms of training, merchandising, customer relations and promotions should we need it. It’s a great position to be in, and the move provides the perfect foundation for us to take the business forward.”

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Encouraging Start for Dunlop Academy Winner

Dunlop Race Academy 2006 winner, Rob Parkman put in an inspiring performance during the Ginetta Championship final at Donington in an October weekend meeting. Despite the driving rain, Rob put his academy training to the test and finished 19th in the second race after qualifying 31st out of 38 entrants on the grid in a race-prepared Ginetta G20.

31st October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

TIA to Organise Retreading Conference

In February 2007, the American Tire Industry Association (TIA) will hold its “TIA Commercial Tire, Retread & Recycling Conference” for the first time. This event will take place 6-8 February in Tampa (Florida, USA) and will replace the World Tire Expo. This was held in 2005 for the last time. The new Commercial Tire and Retreading Conference will be held in concurrence with the “Transportation Technology Exhibition”. According to TIA president Bob Malerba this new event is not only good for training and educating employees in retreading businesses but also for meeting suppliers and market players. More information is available at www.tireindustry.org. About a year ago the first rumours about the future of the then sluggish World Tire Expo appeared.

27th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Maywood and Omer Become Exclusive UK Partners

Maywood Equipment Group has announced that it will now be the sole UK importer of Omer scissor lifts up to and including five tonnes. Miriam Rossato, marketing and sales manager for Omer commented: “Maywood is the perfect partner for us in The UK. They are prepared to invest in holding stock and have excellent delivery arrangements which often is a problem with large scissor lifts.”

Gavin Masterton, director of Maywood responded by saying “We could not have a better partner for scissor lifting than Omer. They respond very quickly to all our. They even sent an engineer to Dundee in Scotland to resolve a very complicated wheel alignment levelling system! Their range of lifts is the most comprehensive and we will be launching even more models early next year.”

17th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Brian Smith to Leave Continental

Brian Smith is to leave Continental Tyre Group Ltd at the end of December, after 13 years as managing director. Since he joined in 1993, Continental’s UK turnover has more than doubled to £250 million and profit has reportedly reached record levels. His successor as managing director of the Continental Tyre Group will be announced before the end of 2006.

16th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Rockingham Adds Wet Grip Facility

The Rockingham circuit is best-known as the UK’s most modern and only purpose-built motor sport facility and the venue for exciting and action-packed motor racing. However, there is more to Rockingham than competitive motorsports, as the circuit is regularly used for testing, demonstration and driver training programmes. Apart from the original high-speed oval track, the facility boasts multiple in-field race circuit configurations, 4×4 off-road courses, a challenging rally stage and a city driving course.

11th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

PCL Helps Inflate Production For Wheel Solutions

PCL’s digital inflation kits have increased production by up to 15 per cent on Wheel Solutions’ assembly line. Safe and fast inflation is vital to Wheel Solution’s reputation as a leading importer and supplier of wheels and tyres for the turf, agricultural, trailer, caravan, mobile home, materials handling, plant and construction industries throughout the UK and Europe.

27th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

PCL To Launch Handheld Tyre Inflation Products At SEMA

UK-based company PCL received an excellent reception at last year’s SEMA show when it initiated its drive to conquer the US market. Since then, PCL’s high quality “Made in Sheffield” products for Tyre Inflation are becoming increasingly recognised internationally, backed up by excellent customer service and training. At SEMA 2006, visitors looking for swift and cost-effective solutions for tyre shops, garages, workshops, car dealerships, transportation companies, industrial applications, vehicle fleets and racing outfits can view a range of new and established tyre inflation products.

27th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tribute to a True Gentleman

John Nelson, who sadly passed away in July, was the kindest, most humorous, unassuming, modest and caring person you could have the good fortune to know, writes the GEA: He was a gentleman in every sense of the word and a devoted family man.

Born and raised in Somerset in the village of Blagdon, near Weston-Super-Mare and in Bristol. He achieved a scholarship to Colston School in Bristol where he enjoyed maths, physics and Latin as well as representing the school at rugby. This famous old school has produced many international players and as John would freely admit; there was never a chance of him becoming one of them!

13th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

National Launch New Brake Training Programme

Leading fast-fit chain, National Tyres and Autocare have introduced a new Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) accredited brake training programme for its’ nationwide network of over 200 branches. National have added to their existing very successful City & Guilds brake training with a new Technical Awareness & Diagnostic Course produced in conjunction with Entyrety and Acorn Training.

8th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sapphire Expands UK Collection Coverage

Sapphire Energy has named NW Tyres Ltd as its regional tyre collector for the North West. NW Tyres, a sister company of DME Tyres, will manage Sapphire’s tyre collections for the whole of the North West region, collecting car, van and truck tyres for processing at Sapphire’s recently opened Manchester facility.

Ken Plaster, managing director of NW Tyres commented: “Sapphire has an excellent reputation in the tyre collection industry for its knowledge of tyre reprocessing, service and training and we are looking forward to a long association with them.”

1st September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Eclipse Launches Technical Centre

Staffordshire-based Eclipse Automotive Technology, the UK’s leading supplier of Texa vehicle diagnostic systems, has created a dedicated Technical Centre in recognition of its growing customer base across the UK. The Technical Centre, based at a separate site in the company’s home town of Burton-upon-Trent, houses Eclipse’s growing technical support team as well as a repair and maintenance facility.

11th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Omitec Training Centre Moves

Omitec is has announced that it has moved its training facilities into a more central location in Long Hanborough near Oxford. The new centre has more spacious facilities than the Devizes site and also carries the IMI seal of approval.

9th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Amerityre Licenses Korean Firm to Produce Flat-free Products

Amerityre Corporation has announced that it has entered into a manufacturing and distribution license agreement with Joon “James” Won Lee, doing business as Flatfree, Inc., a South Korean corporation (“Flatfree- Korea”). Under the terms of the agreement, Flatfree-Korea will pay an annual license fee, purchase manufacturing equipment and purchase chemical systems.

24th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Leading UK Independents Win with Truck Tyre Inspections

Every month InfoRoute Truck Tyre Manager (TTM) processes tyre inspection details for over 8,000 trucks and trailers across the UK. Glyn Cainey, truck tyre director at Dexel Tyre Company, says: “TTM helps staff with no specialist computer knowledge improve service, increase fitter productivity and win more business”. Dexel, one of the larger UK independent tyre companies with nearly 40 truck tyre service vehicles, has used TTM for over two years. A team of three inspectors use TTM to find and organise work, ensuring that fleets are economically and safely managed.

24th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors