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New Alloy Wheel Repair System Proving Successful

Yorkshire based Ayce Systems has seen sales of Wheelrite Pro, the company’s new all-in-one alloy wheel repair kit, grow dramatically since it was introduced last year. Managing Director Ron Rae puts the success down to the flexibility of the machine. “Unlike some systems on the market Wheelrite Pro uses automatic pneumatic clamping so that it can handle all designs of car and motorcycle wheels up to 20 inch diameter, with or without a central hole. Because of this adaptability it is proving particularly popular with independent repair workshops”, he enthused.

11th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis is New Title Sponsor for 2007 British Supersport Championship

Maxxis is the new title sponsor of the 2007 British Supersport Championship, one of the leading motorcycle racing series in the UK and Europe and second only to the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in popularity. A top class series in its own right, Supersport is very highly rated by motorcycle manufacturers and racers alike. The 2007 season, which will be contested over 13 weekends at 11 venues throughout the British Isles, commences with two races at Brands Hatch on Monday, April 9. The final championship round is at Brands Hatch on October 14.

5th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Matador’s New Generation Winter Tyres – A Stronger Focus on Safety

When the decision was made to produce a third generation of passenger car winter tyre, Matador gave its design team the brief of coming up with a tyre specifically suited to the challenging driving conditions encountered during the European winter. The team set out to create a product possessing what they considered the optimal shape – and the end result was the MP59 Nordicca.

Compared with its predecessors, the MP59 Nordicca has been developed with a stronger emphasis on driving safety, particularly in the most demanding conditions. Matador believes the enhanced traction and braking properties on snow and ice surfaces afforded by the new tyre are strong factors that contribute to a more rewarding and comfortable driving experience. In addition to increased grip on snow and ice, the 3-D lamellas on the MP59 Nordicca’s tread pattern blocks allow for greater stability and rigidity in the blocks during dry surface transfers of load.

5th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Adaptable Smart Repair

Yorkshire based smart repair supplier Ayce Systems is returning to Brityrex, and – thanks to the success it experienced at Brityrex 2005 – has doubled the size of its stand. Ayce will exhibit a cross section of products from its extensive range but the centrepiece will be their highly successful Wheelrite Pro, an all-in-one alloy wheel repair kit.

Unlike some systems on the market, Wheelrite Pro uses automatic pneumatic clamping, which Ayce reports can handle all designs of car and motorcycle wheels up to 22-inches in diameter, with or without a central hole. Because of this adaptability Ayce says the Wheelrite Pro is proving particularly popular with independent repair workshops.

3rd April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Power Anywhere, Anytime

As sole UK and European suppliers of 12/24v dc air compressors, Absolute Air Solutions are proud to be associated with the XD3000 compressor, which they intend to exhibit at Brityrex for the first time.

Featuring Presolite motors and state of the art control electronics, the XD3000 is capable of delivering shop performance on the road and is designed for extended duty cycles. With a compact design it can be easily mounted in a wide range of locations, providing power where it’s needed most. The XD3000 is competitively priced, and as it has no petrol engine, filters, spark plugs or carburettors to maintain the costs are greatly reduced.

As the XD3000 emits no harmful exhaust emissions and creates low levels of noise pollutions, it is fully compliant with new government legislation. The compressor’s lubrication system virtually eliminates outside contaminants and oil emissions.

3rd April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

UK Heavy Vehicle Sales Plummet During February

Monthly figures released by the ACEA show dismal UK sales of heavy commercial vehicles for February 2007 compared with data recorded a year earlier. These results contrasted with Europe-wide figures that revealed mild growth in most market segments.

New UK registrations of commercial vehicles weighing 16 tonnes and over were down by 28.4 per cent on February 2006, with only 1,372 vehicle registrations. This was the largest percentage decrease measured anywhere in Europe, and the ACEA attribute these figures to the decline in orders experienced after the Euro 4 emission regulation came into effect last October. Throughout the EU an average 11.2 per cent increase in registrations was recorded.

27th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maha Manufactures New Double Scissor Lift

The second phase of Maha‘s factory extension for vehicle lift production will start manufacturing a new double scissor lift in April. The facility uses the latest assembly techniques to make high quality lifts at an affordable price. The new double scissor lift can be above ground, or flush fitted, with options for all work shop requirements. This double scissor lift now completes the new range of lifts manufactured by Maha, for Maha, in its state of the art production facility.

Gus Gregory, managing director of MAHA UK Limited, says: ”This is an exciting addition to the comprehensive range of MAHA products. The new production area is for double scissor lifts and ensures that MAHA is always a leader in lift technology.”

26th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Watts Tyres Establishes Joint Venture with Bulgarian Partner

International News, Product News

Gloucestershire based Watts Tyres has entered into a joint venture agreement with Bulgarian rim and wheel manufacturer Balkancar Zarya. The two firms have established the joint venture company “Watts Zarya Limited,” which will concentrate on providing industrial wheel and tyre products to the materials handling OEM market via a just-in-time delivery system.

According to Jean-Paul Mindermann, chief executive for Watts Tyres Plc, “the new joint venture is a cornerstone of our strategy to be the leading wheel and tyre provider to the materials handling industry.” He added “Balkancar Zarya is an excellent partner with high quality wheels to complement our tyres and existing wheel business. With Bulgaria recently joining the EU, the timing and location is perfect to offer OEM’s the high quality and competitive solution that they are searching for.“

22nd March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Brityex Preview

Mark it down on your calendar – the UK’s premier tyre exhibition, Brityrex, runs from 1 – 3 May. As media sponsor of the event, Tyres & Accessories is proud to be able to offer all readers free tickets to this fast-growing exhibition. Simply click here to download the e-ticket, which you can then print out and bring along with you to the show.

In addition, next month’s magazine previews what some of the exhibition’s key exhibitors will be showing and what surprises they have in store for us. Next month’s preview of Brityrex 2007 promises to be a useful guide for planning your visit to May’s big event.

22nd March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Old Tyres Find a New Home

Tyres & Accessories have reported on a range of uses for discarded tyres, including as matting for children’s playgrounds and as nappy and laptop computer bags, but as far as we’re aware this is a UK first….

‘Earthship Brighton’, the first house in the UK to employ old tyres as a major building material, has recently been completed after a construction project lasting several years. The eco-friendly home is entirely fabricated from recycled materials and considerable use has been made of recycled tyres in the construction of its walls. The American based organisation and pioneer of the concept, Earthship Biotechture, state that the tyres are used to “form a rammed earth brick encased in steel belted rubber.” They claim that this brick and the walls thus formed are virtually indestructible.

21st March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Viking Pledges its Support for TyreSafe

Viking International has pledged its support for the work of the recently formed safety organisation, TyreSafe.

Since its January launch TyreSafe has acquired an impressive list of supporters from across the industry including retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers, and has become recognised as a leading industry voice on issues relating to tyre safety. Its aim is to increase public awareness about tyre safety issues through high profile media campaigns.

John Kemp, Viking’s managing director, said that “Viking International are delighted to support the work of TyreSafe, an organisation which is truly representative of the whole industry and which has a vitally important role to play in improving tyre safety awareness amongst every driver and fleet operator in the UK.”

19th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Further Management Appointments for Viking

Tyre and exhaust wholesaler Viking International has made several new management appointments in the UK. Scott Herne has been appointed as their new divisional call centre manager for the region covering Scotland. Scott, based in Glasgow, will be responsible for the overall development and management of the company’s Division 1 Call Centre, providing direction for his team on quality, productivity and process improvement.

Viking managing director John Kemp commented “Scott’s solid experience in sales is an asset and his presence in the role of Divisional Call Centre Manager will enable us to provide an even better service for our customers as we continue to develop our business.” Prior to taking on this role Scott was employed in another sales role with Viking and also spend three years with Platform Building Materials.

“I look forward to taking a hands-on approach and providing guidance to the team in continually hitting sales targets,” said Scott, commenting on his new position.

19th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Brityrex Preview

Mark it down on your calendar – the UK’s premier tyre exhibition, Brityrex, runs from 1 – 3 May. As media sponsor of the event, Tyres & Accessories is proud to be able to offer all readers free tickets to this fast-growing exhibition.

In addition, next month’s magazine previews what some of the exhibition’s key exhibitors will be showing and what surprises they have in store for us. Next month’s preview of Brityrex 2007 promises to be a useful guide for planning your visit to May’s big event.

Simply click here to download the e-ticket, which you can then print out and bring along with you to the show.

16th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Govt Urges Motorists to Check Tyre Pressure

The UK government has introduced a campaign encouraging motorists to reduce CO2 emissions through adhering to a number of simple principles, including regularly checking tyre pressure. The ‘Drive Smarter’ campaign, promoted by the Department for Transport, began on March 11 and states that CO2 emissions could be reduced by 8 per cent if all drivers in the UK followed the campaign’s smarter driving tips – this equals 5.5 million tonnes of CO2 a year, or more than £2billion in fuel costs.

12th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Signs UK Motorsport TV Deal

Dunlop Tyres has announced their entry into a new television deal with motorsport programming producer Greenlight TV that will see the BACR/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup broadcast on Sky Sports and Motors TV. This is seen as a substantial boost for the inaugural season of this series, for which 11 confirmed drivers have already registered.

9th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors