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Kingsway Orders New Van Fleet

East of England specialist Kingsway Tyres is making tracks for an all Mercedes-Benz fleet of vans. The firm has bought 10 Long-bodied Sprinter 311CDIs already this year, and now plans to convert its entire fleet of nearly 100 vans. Kingsway Tyres previously ran Mercedes vehicles, but then bought a number of vans from a rival manufacturer. It has now gone back to Boston dealer H and L Garages with a series of orders for high-roofed Sprinter vans and Sprinter chassis cabs fitted with dropside bodies by McComb Coachworks in Lincolnshire.

Kingsway Tyres offers a repair and replacement service for all kinds of vehicle tyres. A subsidiary of Bridgestone Tyres, it has a main base in Stamford plus 17 depots across the east of England; all of the vehicles are commissioned and fitted out at its Peterborough depot.

6th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Vehicles Stolen from Kent Dealer

About 500 tyres and four vans were stolen during a break-in at a branch of Watling Tyres over the May bank holiday weekend. The thieves smashed through a wall at the Grove road, Northfleet branch of the independent tyre dealer some time between the evening of May 27 and May 29. After disabling the building’s alarm system the thieves ransacked the premises and loaded tyres into four company vans, two of which were later recovered.

Gravesend Police have appealed for any person with information about this incident to contact them on 01474 565091.

31st May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Broadway Aiming for ‘World Class’ Wholesaling

Broadway Tyres has unveiled a new corporate identity, pointing to the future development of the business. Jonathan West, the company’s founder and Chairman, addressed staff, main suppliers and industry leaders who are invited to preview the new strategy and new look at a reception at Wycombe Wanderer’s.

The new look consists of a radical new corporate livery together with a new strapline ‘High Performance Delivery’ and the introduction of the ‘Broadway B’, configured from two tyre images. Most strikingly, the company’s fleet of 40 vehicles will be covered with an all-over wrap featuring some specially commissioned photography.

Broadway Tyres has invested over £150,000 into the rebranding, believing it is a natural progression for the £25 million annual turnover company, which is looking to increase its share of the South East’s tyre market to 20 per cent over the next two years, by extending its deliveries, with an enlarged fleet and improved storage facilities at its depots.

25th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Fleet Collects Three Van Fleet World Honours

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Kwik-Fit Fleet was also jubilant about its success in winning Best Service Provider and two other awards at this year’s Van Fleet World Honours. The organisation has already won 2007 awards from BusinessCar and Fleet News. Averaging more than three awards per year since Kwik-Fit Fleet was founded as a division of Kwik-Fit in 1987, the latest win means the company has secured a total of 63 fleet industry awards since launch.

The annual Van Fleet World Honours were presented yesterday (Thursday, May 17) at a ceremony at London’s Royal Automobile Club. They are presented to those van manufacturers and service companies who have, in the opinion of the judging panel composed of industry experts, achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

18th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Daimler Sells Chrysler for 5.5 billion euros

Daimler has sold 80.1 per cent of Chrysler to private equity firm Cerberus for 5.5 billion euros, far below the $36 billion price-tag the company originally paid. Daimler will retain a 19.9 per cent minority share and has committed to reinvesting 4.5 billion euros back into Chrysler, leaving Daimler with just 1 billion euros. Despite this market observers report that margins in all industrial activities (Mercedes trucks, vans and buses) are likely to rise sharply over the next few years.

Analysts at Deutsche Bank have calculated that Cerberus’ bid values Chrysler at -3.4 billion euros. They also have pointed out that the deal will have implications on GM and Ford and signal a harder line when it comes to any future labour negotiations:

15th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

WRAP Releases Tyre Recycling Standard Document

Two new documents released this month by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) are designed to set new standards in the tyre recycling industry. With over 46 million used tyres generated annually in the UK, the market for developing end uses for tyres is growing fast and these documents aim to set a quality standard for both the manufacturers and end-users of used tyre material. The two Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) documents were created in conjunction with the British Standards Institute (BSI). They provide guidance to the measures and procedures needed to produce recycled material such as shred, crumb, powder and tyre bales, to a consistent grade and quality.

According to WRAP, the PAS documents set out a voluntary specification and will give manufacturers the ability to publicise that their materials are of a high standard, meeting the voluntary guidance criteria. The PAS will provide their customers with the confidence that the materials they are receiving are produced responsibly, in line with an approved procedure. In an industry historically lacking guidelines, the documents promise to be a useful resource.

14th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Win a Viking Big Boys’ Toy Box

Hot on the heels of the successful Viking Win an iPod competition Viking Tyres has launched a new promotion for all its dealers, this time with a wider selection of fantastic prizes up for grabs as a reward for purchasing Viking Tyres. Prizes include an Xbox 360, digital camera, remote control car, Scalextric, iPod Nano and beer or wine to the value of £100. Dealerships simply need to increase their purchases of Viking Tyres by a small percentage compared to the same period last year to be in with the chance to win. Viking Tyres, the quality, mid range brand, are exclusively available from Viking International. Designed to perform whatever the weather, Viking Tyres are available in sizes to cover over 80 fitments, for family cars, performance cars and commercial vans.

19th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Sumitomo Tyre Plant in Thailand to Produce Falken Tyres

(Akron/Tire Review) More than 40 attendees – including tyre dealers and journalists – were invited by Falken Tire Corp. to tour its parent company’s new Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co. (SRT) tyre plant in Rayong, Thailand, southeast of Bangkok.

Established in May 2005 at the Amata City Industrial Estate, the factory officially began production in December 2006.

The plant features the “Sun Production System” (also known as the Taiyo Production System), billed by Sumitomo officials as a breakthrough in automated tyre manufacturing. Three components of the Sun System – jointless process, computer control and process coupling system – result in a rounder, more uniform tyre, according to Yutaka Kuroda, president of SRT.

18th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Drivers Under Pressure to Pump Up

Company car and van drivers are being urged by ATS Euromaster to take advantage of a free tyre pressure check at any of its centres nationwide, in support of the Department for Transport’s new ‘Act on CO²’ initiative. The campaign, launched in March, highlights the amount of CO² emitted by cars and vans in the UK, and targets an eight per cent reduction over 5.5 million tonnes of CO² a year.

The free tyre inspection includes checking the pressure, tread depth and general condition of each tyre and is available at any of ATS Euromaster’s 500 service centres nationwide. It takes approximately five to ten minutes per vehicle and motorists receive a written report showing the exact status of each tyre.

16th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyreweb Opens New 20,000 sq ft Warehouse

As Tyreweb approaches its 30th year in business, company founders Karl and Susan Webber are celebrating their business’ expansion into a new 20,000 square foot warehouse. But what triggered the company’s recent success?

“Over the years, Tyreweb found on many occasions it was impossible to source tyres that were required the same day that were non stock tyres, being aware that other companies would be in the same position, we put a van on the road to offer two deliveries a day to customers a little further afield,” the Webbers told Tyres & Accesssories.

11th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Vans and New Look for Kwik-Fleet Mobile

Kwik-Fit’s newest mobile vans have hit the road featuring a revamped livery that is also being rolled out across the company’s fast-fit centres nationwide. The first of 23 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans joining the 200-strong mobile fleet in the next three months is now in service displaying the new blue, white and yellow livery and Kwik-Fit logo.

The Sprinters are all 3.5 tonne 2.2 litre 311 CDI medium wheel base, hi-roof vehicles featuring the latest tyre changing technology. The new vehicles are equipped with ‘third arms’ – meaning that ultra-low profile and run-flat tyres can be replaced where the driver wants – home or work – alleviating the necessity of having to take their vehicle to a Kwik-Fit centre. The mobile units are also equipped with the latest wheel balancing machines, giving technicians the ability to fit up to 22-inch tyres – the current maximum is 20 inches – and, to improve health and safety, the on-board compressor is now driven by power take-off units via the vehicle’s engine instead of a separate generator.

4th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Prema to Expand into Ireland

Describing 2006 as a “another tough yet successful year for Harvie,” managing director, Terry Brooks has explained that pressures from Chinese balance weight imports and more aggressive competition have not stopped the company from growing and investing in two new salesmen.

In the last year Harvie has grown its fleet of vans to 12 and boasts full UK coverage. Plans to enter the Irish market are underway and a new salesman for the north based in Belfast will start later this year. Negotiations with 2 possible agents based in Dublin in the south are said to be “advancing.”

29th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Regular Checks and a Tyre You Trust – a Winning Combination

Companies operating vehicles on intense round-the-clock timed-delivery work need tyres they can depend on. One such company is PF Whitehead Transport Services Limited, based in Croydon. PF Whitehead perform a wide array of work – including dedicated pallet load haulage as part of the Palletways network and contract work for the DIY chains B&Q and Ikea – and this varied work sees the company running a fleet of 39 vehicles, ranging in size from 3.5 tonne panel vans right through to 44 tonne HGV units.

PF Whitehead know the old adage ‘time is money’ is more than just a wise saying. As fleet manager Geoff Walker explains, “delays caused by tyre failures are not only costly in terms of call-out charges and replacement costs, but they’re also highly disruptive to an intensive delivery operation where tightly-scheduled deliveries are required.” He adds: “When you take account of all the costs involved, an on-road tyre repair or replacement can cost in excess of £500.”

23rd March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Launches New Van Tyre

Continental’s replacement to its most successful van tyre, the Vanco, is scheduled for release in March 2007. Called the Vanco 2, the new tyre features changes that Conti claim will benefit consumers, including greater mileage and handling performance equal to that of a passenger car tyre.

With the continuing growth of van sector, Continental’s new offering is of significance to the market. The light commercial vehicle sector has grown 60 per cent in the last ten years and now represents two million new van sales a year across Europe. This is partly due to the significant increase in city distribution traffic, with small distance and small package distribution up 38 per cent compared to 1995.

16th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Signs First Major Fleet Deal With Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Kwik-Fit Fleet has won its first major vehicle servicing fleet deal with one of the UK’s largest suppliers of rental cars. The fast-fit giant will become the preferred servicing supplier of the 30,000 cars and light commercial vehicles on the Enterprise Rent-A-Car fleet.

In the UK, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a major provider of vehicles to corporate and public sector fleets as well as offering replacement vehicles and courtesy cars. The company started in the UK in 1994 and operates from more than 300 locations. The majority of Enterprise Rent-A-Car branches are within five miles of a Kwik-Fit centre so making it easy for vehicles to undergo an oil and filter change, an interim service or full service depending on mileage.

15th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors