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Pirelli Wins 25 Million Euro Cable Contract

Pirelli energy and cable systems has announced that its Comergy subsidiary has won a 25 million euro contract to supply the SP PowerAssets, a subsidiary of Singapore Power. The contract will see the company supply and install 400kV PPL oil filled power cables, auxiliary cables and accessories in order to reinforce the county’s power transmission network within the country. Pirelli’s Eastleigh and Bishopstoke, UK plants will manufacture the 400kV power cables and accessories, whilst Pirelli plants in Turkey and Indonesia will supply the auxiliary cables.

”We are delighted to have secured a second 400kV contract with SP PowerAssets in the extremely competitive Asian marketplace for power cables,” Valerio Battista, managing director of Pirelli Energy Cables and Systems commented. “The award of this second contract is important recognition of our capability of supplying competitively priced solutions for high voltage networks. It also demonstrates the client’s trust in our ability to deliver such projects on time and within budget.”

2nd March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Oldest Independent Tyre Dealership Joins First Stop

Hawleys Tyres, of Sheffield, has joined the Bridgestone UK First Stop network of independent tyre dealerships. Established by Martin Hawley (grandfather of the current owner), in 1910, the company claims to be the oldest independent tyre dealership in the UK. The company will now receive marketing and public relations support, an exclusive tyre brand, and First Stop and Bridgestone branding on signage and work wear.

1st March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

UK Tuner Grand Prix

The Tuner Grand Prix is making its debut in the UK this September, in association with Vauxhall VXR and Milltek Sport. The event is being hailed as a chance to see the UK and Europe’s tuning companies show what they do best – make the fastest cars money can buy.
Castle Donington will host the race, which will see tuning companies competing for the title of Winner UK Tuner Grand Prix.

There are different classes and an overall unlimited class so that every vehicle type has the opportunity to win a title and trophy, explains John Thorne of Milltek Sport, co-sponsor of the event.

“If you’re involved in modifying cars you have to be there to show the World what you can do, the Trade Village will be at the centre of the event in the Paddock area and is selling out fast and if you’re into tuned motors then there will no greater event of the year than the Milltek Sport UK Tuner Grand Prix,” says the company.

28th February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

CIL Launch Non-Toxic TyrFil

Chemical Innovations Limited has introduced a new non-toxic, MDI-based polymeric puncture proofing system called TyrFil S10. Aimed at industrial and off road vehicles the product is designed to replace the air in pneumatic tyres to prevent punctures and maximise tyre life. “With a hardness of just 10°A, TyrFil S10 closely resembles the ride characteristics of air-filled tyres,” explains the UK company. CIL intends to launch a range of ‘S’ grades of the product in the coming months.

21st February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Land Rover 3 and Discovery 3 Exhausts

Quicksilver has launched a stainless steel exhaust system specially designed for the new Land Rover 3 and Discovery 3 V8 petrol and Turbo Disel V6. According to the company, the new products are for “bold confident people who enjoy making a fashion statement,” and provide “a distinguished air of supremacy.”

11th February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories to Cooperate with Tire Review

The publishers of Tyres & Accessories and leading US publication, Tire Review, have announced that the magazines have entered into an editorial cooperation agreement. The exclusive arrangement will see the magazines share editorial content including news, feature articles and interviews. In addition, the magazines will work together on projects requiring a global perspective.

9th February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Record UK CV Registrations – Car Numbers Drop

January’s UK commercial vehicle rolling year total was the highest ever, according to the latest figures released by the SMMT. The numbers show that the rolling total stands at 391,070, up 7.6 per cent. The year-on-year figure also shows improvement, having grown 4.6 per cent compared with 2004.

7th February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Trials Nitrogen Inflation

ATS Euromaster has begun a phase of trialling nitrogen filled tyres at 25 of its UK outlets through three companies, Pneu-Air, Parkers and Tyresafety, according to a Fleet Week report. The major selling point behind nitrogen inflation is that the gas does not leak through tyre materials as oxygen does. In theory, nitrogen-filled tyres can maintain pressure indefinitely.

Leigh Stote, business development manager at Pneu-Air, said: “Our Uniflate tyre installation will reduce tyre wear and increase tyre life by up to 25 per cent while improvements to miles per gallon figures will improve by 2 per cent.” The trial has been confined to retail customers, but ATS is reportedly keen to implement this scheme with major leasing companies.

3rd February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Fulda Challenge: UK Team in Car Accident

Following a successful second day the UK team, Emmie Gribble and Richard Jackson, were involved in a car accident on the Alaska Highway. Travelling back to their base in Whitehorse from the Kanu-Downhill Carcross Desert, their Toyota RAV4 was involved in a collision with another vehicle. After being taken to hospital Richard Jackson was released after a check up. Emmie Gribble however was less fortunate. She remains in hospital with a broken arm and rib, and a lacerated lung. Doctors say she is doing fine.

3rd February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Fulda Challenge: UK Team Fights Back

A strong performance in the mountain bike race by Hammersmith-based Emmie Gribble got the UK 2005 Fulda Challenge team off to a good start on the second day of the extreme arctic adventure. After driving along a deserted Alaskan highway, the teams passed customs, entered British Columbia and drove into the town to commence the 35km race.

2nd February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Vellco Buys REG UK

Yorkshire based Vellco Tyre Control has bought REG (UK). As of today the whole operation will be absorbed into Vellco’s business, a company spokesman confirmed. At the same time REG (UK)’s former managing director, John Campbell, has joined Vellco’s management board as business management director. In this position, Mr Campbell will continue his relationships with existing customers, maintaining his “roving role,” the company added.

1st February 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Awarded Investors in People accreditation

Bridgestone UK has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) accreditation, following a detailed audit of the company’s working practices. The IIP standard is a government-led business improvement tool designed to advance an organisation’s performance through its people, and provides strategies for managing people effectively, nurturing talent, and ensuring equal opportunities.

“This award is a ‘pat-on-the-back’ for the company and its employees,” said John McNaught, managing director of Bridgestone UK. “It shows that we are committed to providing our employees with a stimulating and rewarding place to work, communicating effectively, and working hard to provide opportunities for personal development.” The company will now be the subject of three-yearly independent inspections to confirm the maintenance of high standards in order for the IIP accreditation to be retained.

27th January 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Steve Tidmarsh Becomes Kumho MD

Kumho Tyre has announced that Steve Tidmarsh has been appointed as managing director and chief operating officer of Kumho Tyre (UK). The appointment became effective on 1 January 2005. Following Mr Tidmarsh’s promotion, YD Yoon, president of Kumho Tire Europe, will assume the role of chief executive officer.

Commenting on the appointment, YD Yoon said: “Under Steve’s leadership I am certain that our team at Kumho Tyre (UK) will be in excellent shape to meet the challenges of the UK and Irish markets. His energy and drive will be invaluable as we move ahead with our strategic plans for Europe.”

Steve Tidmarsh joined Kumho Tyre (UK) in December 2002 as sales director, becoming executive director in 2004.

24th January 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Appoints New CEO

Kwik-Fit has appointed Ian Fraser as its new chief executive, as of the 1st February 2005. Mr Fraser takes over from Tim Parker, who resigned last summer in order to take up the CEO role at the AA. Despite the move Mr Parker remains deputy chairman of Kwik-Fit.

21st January 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Announces New Accreditation Programme

Michelin has announced the creation of a new UK/Ireland car tyre dealer accreditation programme. The scheme is designed to help consumers find good tyre distributors where they can expect excellent service. The new programme will be wholly funded by Michelin and managed by an independent company.

In order to achieve accreditation individual tyre outlets will be asked to meet minimum requirements in the services and facilities they provide, the cleanliness of the centre and the quality of the staff and operational procedures. This will be audited annually by anonymous professional shoppers and by an on-site technical inspection.

17th January 2005/by Tyrepress Editors