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New TRIB MD Appointed

The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau has appointed David Stevens, 42, as its new managing director, reports Tire Review. Stevens will replace interim managing director Marvin Bozarth, who had filled the role after the TRIB board of directors dismissed long-time managing director Harvey Brodsky on 5 October. Stevens’ appointment was unanimously agreed upon by the board, which had been searching for a new managing director for the last few weeks, incoming TRIB board president Bob Majewski told media during a press conference Wednesday at the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show.

4th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe Gets Behind Winter Tyre Cause

“Winter weather tyres offer considerable safety improvements for many months of the year when driving conditions are typically cold or damp,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman of TyreSafe. It is a theme that has continued throughout the past month, and now the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation has added its own specially commissioned research to the mountain of evidence that suggests the use of correct seasonal tyres could help increase the safety of the country’s drivers in the winter.

2nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Interfit Launches i-fit Industrial Tyre System

Interfit, the UK’s leading forklift tyre services provider, has today announced that it will be unveiling phase 2 of i-fit, its new concept online tyre service system at the IMHX show in November.
Via secure log in i-fit will allow users to order tyres and schedule fitting as well as to manage tyre replacement by giving detailed information on tyres fitted, hours in use and spend. Service history for every truck can be quickly accessed giving users all the information they need to manage their tyre spend and evaluate performance.

2nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Nitto Tire to Broadcast its SEMA Show on Mobile Website

For those who are unable to attend this year’s SEMA Show, Nitto Tire USA will provide images and live updates of its exhibit booth and other show events on its mobile website, reports Tire Review. The company will promote the site on an outdoor billboard, where people can use their smartphones to snap a specialised Microsoft tag to link directly to the content.

1st November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

US Garage Supplier Introduces Tyre Inflation Programme

US Myers Tire Supply is offering a new Tire Inflation Maintenance (TIM) customer retention programme designed for tyre dealers and their customers, reports Tire Review. TIM is a US initiative “dedicated to improving safety and the environment through the promotion of regular tire inflation maintenance,” the company said.

29th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon Tyres Backs Motorbiking Industry ‘Get On’ Drive

Avon Tyres is backing a marketing drive by the Motor Cycle Industry Association to bring more people into UK motorcycle dealerships. ‘Get On’ is a three-year programme which aims to change the perception of biking and bring brand-new people into riding motorcycles while also getting lapsed bikers back into the saddle. The campaign promotes the benefits of life on two wheels, which includes beating congestion, being more economical and environmentally-friendly, while also stressing the fun and freedom that only two wheels can give. The aim is to get around 100,000 people to try biking or two wheels for the first time.

28th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

US Dealer Group Predicts Record Year

The Independent Tire Dealers Group says 2010 is shaping up to be a record year, with an increase in purchases from existing members, several new key vendors and the expansion of its geographic footprint through the addition of new members, according to Michael Cox, president and CEO. He noted ITDG, which has 125 members representing 341 tyre and service center locations in 25 states, will exceed its forecasts for both top and bottom line growth.

26th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

NDI Launches AP-Wheels.com

NDI has announced that wheel business AP Wheels has now launched a new website, www.ap-wheels.com. Marketing the site as “a strong link with the European agricultural sector,” NDI pointed out that the Danish company has become the largest importer of industrial tyres in Northern Europe. “NDI is a leading supplier of a full range of wheel solutions that meets the needs of agriculture and modern industry and we have nearly 40 years’ experience, initially in importing and subsequently in the production of AP Wheels. This know-how has been channelled into the manufacture of AP Wheels, a top-quality product widely used in the European agriculture sector,” said Carsten Andersen, export manager at NDI.

26th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Yell.Com Launches Online Review Capability For Motor Trades

Mechanics, car dealers, driving instructors and taxi firms throughout the UK can now offer consumers the opportunity to review and rate their products and services online at Yell.com, following Yell’s acquisition and integration of the TrustedPlaces local review website. As part of the launch, Yell is developing a network of national and local community charities and will make a 25p donation for every review posted to the contributor’s charity of choice.

25th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM Encourages Customers To 'Go Green'

MAM Software has embarked on a new push to promote paperless invoices, credits and statements, reminding its customers that they can "go green" by signing up to receive paperless accounts correspondence. Customers have the option of cutting paperwork by receiving electronic versions of invoices, credit notes and statements directly into their e-mail inbox. The documents, which are sent in Acrobat PDF format as e-mail attachments, are formatted just like their printed counterparts and can be easily read on screen.

25th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Honest John: Where’ve the Spare Tyres Gone?

In the midst of TyreSafe’s annual Tyre Safety month honestjohn.co.uk, is drawing attention to consumer disquiet when it comes to tyre foam kits. A survey of visitors to the Honestjohn.co.uk website suggests that an overwhelming 91 per cent of respondents said they would prefer to have a spare tyre and almost the same number (86 per cent) said that they would rather have a spare tyre than their vehicle having lower CO2 emissions.

22nd October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Grouptyre/Federal’s Red Letter Day Prizes still up for Grabs

The first of the new promotions by Grouptyre and its value brand Federal is nearing its conclusion, but the wholesaler says retailers still have time to sign up and win a Red Letter Day experience. Focussed on Federal high performance, light truck, 4×4 and SUV tyres, for which Grouptyre is the exclusive UK distributor, the 2010 incentive runs as two consecutive promotions that the company says have already attracted “a great deal of interest”.

20th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear to Announce 3Q 2010 Results

Goodyear states it will report its third quarter 2010 financial results before markets open on Thursday, 28 October. An investor conference call will follow the announcement at 10:00 (15:00 local time in the UK). Richard J Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer, and Darren R Wells, executive vice president and chief financial officer will participate in the call.

20th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Aviation Offers Tyre Rebate to US Business Jet Operators

Goodyear has targeted US operators of the Cessna Citation CJ3 and Falcon 20/50/200 business jets with a new rebate promotion called ‘Flight Options’. The manufacturer is currently offering a $100 per tyre mail-in rebate programme, which it announced today at the National Business Aviation Association’s NBAA2010 trade show. Goodyear is distributing rebate coupons and further information at its booth (number 6670).

19th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

JAXQuickfit Launches New Website

International News, News

Australian independent tyre retailer JAXQuickfit Tyres has launched a new website showcasing its range of products and services at www.jaxquickfit.com.au. “JAXQuickfit Tyres is entering its next phase of business development and growth, so we have taken the opportunity to capitalise on what we have achieved over the past few years with a fresh, cleaner look going into the next strategic phase,” JAXQuickfit Tyres CEO Jeff Board said.

19th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors