Improsa, (Venezuela) has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB), bringing TRIB’s membership to nearly 500 members in 50 countries. “TRIB continues to add members…TRIB is the only international retread industry association representing new tyre manufacturers, retreaders, suppliers to the retread industry and tyre repair companies,” said Harvey Brodsky, TRIB’s managing director.
Monarch Vulcanising Systems was founded in 1961. Initially its main business was the installation of heavy mechanical equipment for the cement and steel industry, which included the installation of rubber linings in raw mills. From the experienced gained with industrial rubber, the company was drawn into the supply and installation of industrial rubber flooring. This led on naturally to the use of rubber for other applications.
Swiss company B&J has earned a reputation as a key player in the retreading market. As well as the well known Rasp and Carbide tools, for five years B&J has offered tyre patches in all common sizes and the company has also made a name for itself in the area of tyre repair. Up till now, however, there were no B&J products for the fast repair of nail hole and puncture damage in the tyre tread. So-called mushroom plugs are a popular way of repairing these injuries quickly and easily and B&J has added this product to its repair materials program. “We now have five different sizes, from 1.5 to 10 mm, under the name Rocket Combi,” explains Andreas Müller, Managing Director of B&J Rocket Sales AG in Baar. The commonly used sizes of 6 to 8 mm diameter are also available in different packaging units. Like the existing repair products, Rocket Combi can be obtained via the respective sales outlets and dealers as well as the B&J Online Shop.
Sri Lanka based Roshan Tyre Retreaders has become the latest company to join the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB), bringing the organisation’s membership to nearly 500 members in 50 countries. “TRIB continues to grow internationally as more and more companies in the new tyre and retread industries throughout the world realise that TRIB is the only international retread industry association representing new tyre manufacturers, retreaders and tyre repair companies,” said TRIB managing director Harvey Brodsky.
On 1 January 2009, Rema Tip Top UK Limited (the company’s automotive and industry service/distribution based operations) officially began trading as a newly reorganised group of companies. The traditional Rema Tip Top Automotive division responsible for the sale of all automotive goods and services officially became ‘Rema Tip Top Automotive UK Limited’. While the Rema Tip Top Industry division responsible for the sale of all industrial goods and services became ‘Rema Tip Top Industry UK Limited.’
Rema Tip Top Automotive UK Limited continues to operate from its headquarters in Leeds, West Yorkshire, whilst Rema Tip Top Industry UK Limited has moved its headquarters to Harworth in Doncaster.
TRIB, the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, continues to become ever more international. The latest member to join the organisation is China’s Sailun Company, Ltd. The addition of Sailun brings TRIB’s membership to nearly 500 members in 49 countries.
“TRIB continues to grow internationally as more and more companies in the new tyre and retread industries throughout the world realise that TRIB is the only international retread industry association representing new tyre manufacturers, retreaders and tyre repair companies,” said Harvey Brodsky, TRIB’s managing director.
Lombard Vehicle Management has extended its long-standing business partnership with Kwik-Fit Fleet through to the end of 2009. The new agreement sees Kwik-Fit Fleet supply a range of fast-fit services through its 675-strong nationwide network of centres and 200-strong mobile operation to Lombard, which manages a fleet of more than 115,000 cars and light commercial vehicles.
Tyre repair and service products specialist Tech International has made two senior-level appointments.
Tim McLaughlin will serve as a consultant focused on sales and marketshare growth in North America. McLaughlin owns and operates industrial products distributor T. Carson and Co. in Monument, Colorado. Anil Khanna takes over as head of operations for Tech International Canada, overseeing both Tech brand and Truflex/Pang brand sales in Canada. (Tire Review/Akron)
Officers from Birmingham City Council’s Trading Standards have called for greater controls on tyre workshops in the city after some were reportedly found to be performing unsafe repairs. This demand was made following a free two-day training course, during which workshop staff failed to correctly repair more than half the punctures they were presented with.
Taiwan’s Sinher International Company, Ltd. has become the newest member of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB). “We are very happy to welcome Sinher International Company to the TRIB family and we know they will enjoy the many benefits TRIB offers to its members worldwide,” said Harvey Brodsky, TRIB’s managing director.
A new range of small platform lifts have been added to Beissbarth UK’s leading automotive and service product line-up. Known as the Herkules range, Beissbarth report that these are products ideal for smaller workshops or those hard-pressed for space.
“The operational costs are minimal because the Herkules uses air, which in most workshops is both plentiful and readily available,” said Beissbarth UK managing director Philip Hodges about the newly-introduced range. “This range is absolutely ideal for Fast-Fit and Tyre Repair workshops where time is seen as vital for a smooth and efficient workshop. All Herkules Lifts carry a three-year warranty and represent extremely good value in the current lift market.”
Beissbarth UK has introduced a new range of small platform lifts – ideal for workshops where space is at a premium.
Speaking about the introduction of the Herkules range, Beissbarth UK’s managing director Philip Hodges said: “The operational costs are minimal because the Herkules uses air, which in most workshops is both plentiful and readily available.
“This range is absolutely ideal for Fast-Fit and tyre repair workshops where time is seen as vital for the smooth and efficient running of the workshop. All Herkules Lifts carry a three-year warranty and represent extremely good value in the current lift market.”
Holt Lloyd has confirmed it will use The Aftermarket Show as a means of strongly promoting its Simoniz, Holts and Redex brands to trade and consumer visitors. The focus of the Holt Lloyd stand at the UK’s premier aftermarket trade show will be on its Simoniz Valeting range which includes popular products like ‘Back- to-Black’, ‘Alloy Wheel Cleaner’ and a range of ‘Car Care Wipes’. Also taking centre stage will be its Tyreweld and Redex products.
According to the company, Tyreweld is the UK’s number one emergency tyre repair solution, while Redex commands 35 per cent of the fuel additive market in the UK and has recorded consistent yearly growth in the aftermarket, thanks a dedicated advertising campaign.
(Akron/Tire Review) China’s GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. has joined TRIB – the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau.
“TRIB continues to grow as more and more companies in the new tyre and retread industries throughout the world realise that TRIB is the only international retread industry association representing new tire manufacturers, retreaders and tyre repair companies,” said Harvey Brodsky, TRIB’s managing director.
Indag Rubber Limited, India, has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB). “TRIB continues to grow internationally as more and more companies in the new tyre and retread industries throughout the world realise that TRIB is the only international retread industry association representing new tyre manufacturers, retreaders and tyre repair companies,” said Harvey Brodsky, TRIB’s Managing Director. “We are pleased that so many companies from India are realising how important TRIB’s efforts are on behalf of retreaders and suppliers to the retread and tyre repair industries everywhere, including India,” he added.
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