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MAHA Boosts its Sales Team

MAHA UK has appointed Peter Clarke to its sales team. Mr Clarke will now be responsible for providing support to the company’s distributors in central and north west England, and in promoting the sale of its commercial vehicle test lanes.

Mr Clarke boasts years experience in the garage equipment industry, having worked for Brown Brothers’ Garage Equipment Division, Gemco and Trojan Garage Equipment in south Gloucestershire.

Commenting on Mr Clarke’s appointment, Kevin Howard, director of sales and marketing, said, “We are delighted to have Peter as part of our team. His previous experience in the garage equipment industry will aid MAHA’s continuing success in supplying quality test and inspection equipment to garages and motor manufacturers. He has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the motor industry which will naturally be a great benefit to MAHA.”

26th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Toolmarque to Become Official Distributor for Campbell Hausfeld

UK power tool distributor, Toolmarque, will be launching a new range of Campbell Hausfeld air compressors and air tools on its stand, at this year’s Automechanika.

Toolmarque’s sales manager, Roy Hackett, commented: “We are delighted to add the quality of the Campbell Hausfeld name to our comprehensive range. They are synonymous with unique design features, outstanding warranty commitment and value throughout the line.”

The company will be show casing a range of products at this year’s exhibition, including reversible pneumatic drills. Visitors to the stand will also have the opportunity to test the products, as an air line will be installed to allow product demonstrations.

26th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

New AA Academy

The AA has opened a new training centre at Six Hills, Leicestershire. The academy will now become the main UK site for AA technical training.

The training school was officially opened by AA managing director, Roger Wood and replaced the previous centre that was situated at Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire, which closed in April.

23rd July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Add-It Appoints New Sales Executive

UK aerosol and chemical manufacturer, Add-It, has appointed Terry Horton as its new sales executive for the Cambridgeshire area.

22nd July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster Strengthen Sales Teams

Following the consolidation of its car, van and truck divisions into one single company, ATS Euromaster Ltd has strengthened its national and divisional sales teams by appointing two new directors. Martin Saint will become national sales director and Robert Blaikie has been appointed divisional sales director.

19th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Appoint New Business Development Manager

Bridgestone UK has appointed Andrew Whitehead as business development manager in a move designed to strengthen the company’s Truck Point network of independent truck tyre dealers.

16th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Point S Appoint Olivier Steier as New President

The general assembly of Point S in France has announced the appointment of Olivier Steier as its new president. Mr Steier succeeds Jean-Piere Legros who decided not to stand for re-election.

12th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Supports Suzuki Training Scheme

Bridgestone has become the first tyre manufacturer to actively support Suzuki’s apprentice technician training programme.

7th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Exide is Charged Up for British Speedway Championship

Exide Technologies is supporting the Championship of Great Britain, which is set to take place this Friday, 9 July, at Oxford Stadium.

The British speedway event will feature former world champions Mark Loram and Gary Haverlock who will be challenged by rising contenders Scott Nicholls, Lee Richardson and Joe Screen.

For Exide, the sponsorship deal re-establishes its links with the sport, as it was previously a supporter of the Coventry Bees team in the 1990s.

“Exide is delighted to sponsor the Championship of Great Britain which represents an excellent opportunity to promote Exide and its brands. The company is proud to renew its special relationship with speedway and lend its support to a prestigious event,” commented Craig Everett, Exide Technnologies’ UK marketing manager.

7th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Positive Predictions for Van and Truck Registration

Industry experts are predicting positive figures in UK commercial vehicle registration statistics, which are due for publication by SMMT tomorrow. Many van and truck makers claim to have experienced a continuing level of good demand and economists expect both markets to maintain their strong growth trend for the next 12 to 18 months.

5th July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

AA Chief to Open NTDA Conference

The NTDA has announced that Tim Parker, former Kwik-Fit and current AA CEO, will open the business sessions at the association’s annual conference. John Tarbox, chairman of the organising committee is enthusiastic about the success of the conference.

1st July 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Vacu-Lug teams up with Biffa UK

Vacu-Lug Tyres has announced it’s new partnership with Biffa UK. The two companies have negotiated a five-year business contract, with ATS as the service provider.

The tyre policy will be delivered, regulated and monitored by Vacu-Lug, the company believes that this will, “ensure that all parties benefit from what will be a long and mutually rewarding partnership.”

30th June 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Strengthens Truck Point Network

Bridgestone UK has made the first in a series of appointments to strengthen its Truck Point network.

Andy Mathias has been appointed Truck Point business development manager for southern England. His role is structured around the initiative taken by Bridgestone to support the independent business’ activities with fleet customers.

Mr Mathias has been working at the company’s European headquarters in Brussels for the past three years. Based in Bristol, Mr Mathias’ main responsibility will now be to improve the lines of communication between Bridgestone UK, and its fleets and dealers.

Truck Point manager, Jon Cottrell, said: “Andy’s dedication to the Truck Point network will bring the additional support to our network to make Truck Point the best truck tyre dealer network in the UK market place

29th June 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Management Changes

Michelin has announced the appointment of Chris Logan as car tyre sales manager, for the UK and Ireland.

Mr. Logan will replace Rob Beddis who will now take over the control of Michelin group agricultural sales. However Mr. Beddis will retain his responsibilities as Michelin’s representative on the BRMA tyre executive committee and also as one of the BRMA representatives with the TIC.

Dave Crinson will also move from the agricultural department to take responsibility for specialist activity in the car fleet section of the business.

23rd June 2004/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone’s First Stop Investment.

Bridgestone has invested £250,000 in training and refurbishment within its First Stop network.

The independent tyre dealers have planned a complete upgrade of First Stop outlets in a drive to reinforce the brand across the UK.

The investment will also enable the development of training programmes designed to improve the skills of both tyre technicians and management personnel.

17th June 2004/by Tyrepress Editors