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Appointments and Growth at Harvie Prema

As Harvie Prema enters its third year under new ownership, the company’s planned expansion continues with the employment of a new Sales Manager, Mark Prince. Mark brings with him a number of years’ experience in the tyre industry. Additionally, new area salesmen Neil Clatworthy is taking responsibility for the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire. Hampshire and Berkshire regions. Richard Stevenson will service the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Neil Bale will represent South London, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent and Surrey.

6th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

ASA Launches New TireMaster Web Site

(Akron/Tire Review) ASA Tire Systems launched a completely redesigned Web site – www.tiremaster.com – for its TireMaster software product. The interactive site allows users to find information on software products specific to TireMaster, a full version of TireMaster, ASA’s new TireMaster POS product, and its Inventory Exchange program. Users can also use the site to request information online, contact staff and download product datasheets at the new site.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Sapphire Launches New Website

Sapphire Energy Recovery has launched a new-look website designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences including tyre retailers, the waste disposal industry, children and students and the general public. Sapphire’s sales and marketing manager, Ryan Mifflin commented:

30th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandag Purchase Approved

Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc.’s US$1 billion acquisition of Bandag Inc. has received early approval from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC ended a required 30-day waiting period for the acquisition ahead of schedule, on January 29, announced Bandag in a prepared statement. The 30-day period was not scheduled to end until February 8.

30th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Wins Businesscar Award for 14th Year

Kwik-Fit Fleet, Britain’s number one fast-fit supplier extended its run of victories in the annual BusinessCar Awards to an unprecedented 14 years – making it the only organisation to have walked off with first prize each year since the event was launched in 1994.

26th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon Tyres joins Brabham in MSA British Race Elite initiative

Avon Tyres is to link up with ex-Formula 1 driver, David Brabham, as an official partner in the new MSA British Race Elite programme. The initiative, launched at the Autosport International Show, is designed to offer selected promising young British racing drivers the chance to develop their skills by giving technical insights into every aspect of motor racing, from tyre technology to physical fitness and mind coaching.

25th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Magnaflow Brand Recruiting Exhaust Installers

Nemesis UK, the official UK distributor of Magnaflow Performance Exhaust products, is offering garages and performance centres the chance to become approved Magnaflow installers. In order to meet increased demand for the brand, Nemesis UK has devised a business package that will enable garages and performance centres to equip themselves as approved Magnaflow installers and be able to build bespoke exhaust systems.

24th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi Launches New European Web Site

Delphi has launched a new European website, which is accessible without any password at www.delphi.com/am. “By using new technology in communications, we’re constantly driving towards faster service and better support for our aftermarket customers” said Lucia V. Moretti, Managing Director of Delphi Product & Service Solutions for Europe. The new site is divided into four main sections: Product Solutions, Service Solutions, Literature and News.

18th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Shows Off eTire II

Five years after the debut of its original eTire Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Michelin has begun to show off its eTire II second-generation sensor equipment. This new eTire system incorporates technology devised by UK company Transense Technologies, who granted Honeywell a licence to develop their TPMS design on behalf of the French tyre maker.

11th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook to Recall Defective Tyres

Hankook Tire Co., Ltd have released details of a safety related defect present in certain Aurora brand medium duty truck tyres. The affected tyres were manufactured between March 1 and September 5, 2006 at Hankook’s factory in Jiangsu, China, and the company has issued a recall of the 7,890 affected tyres.

Hankook reports that the tyres in question meet official standards but did not completely meet the company’s own endurance criteria. Therefore it was judged that the tyre may become prematurely unserviceable if exposed to extreme conditions of use or abuse.

Recalled tyres will be replaced free of charge until June 30, 2007, at which date a partial credit dependant on remaining tread depth will be given. Further details of the recall can be found on Hankook’s Aurora brand website www.auroratireusa.com.

4th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Van den Ban Launches New Website

One of Europe’s leading international tyre wholesalers, Van den Ban Autobanden, have announced the launch of their all-new website www.vandenban.nl The new site features an e-commerce capability allowing for online ordering 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Stock levels and prices are constantly updated and the company state that the site has already gained positive feedback regarding its user friendliness.

According to Van den Ban, initial reactions from clients have been very positive. The company’s Managing Director, Frans P. van Lenten, commenting on the new site, stated that “Ongoing improvements to our client base has always been a very important issue to the company and I believe this latest e-Commerce service further emphasises VDB’s strong position in the market as an international ‘total tyre supplier’.”

19th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sports Wheels from ProLine

ProLine Wheels have unveiled their all-new 2007 sports well line up. Three all new designs have been released, in high gloss or carbon matt finishes, as well as several new finishes for current wheel designs.

15th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Aiming for Number 1

In order to achieve his goal of taking Michelin to the number one spot in the UK two-wheel market by 2010, Michelin Tyre Plc’s head of Two-wheel Olivier Gros, has plans to overhaul the marketing and distribution of its premium level products. Perhaps the most eye catching announcement is the news that Michelin will release a new dual compound tyre, following the success of the Power Race and Pilot Power 2CT. T&A has seen a preview of the new sport touring tyre, which was exhibited at the Motorbike Trade Expo earlier in January. Details are sketchy at the moment, but external independent testing appears to suggest that the new dual compound tyre will last 10 per cent longer than any of its competitors. But how does the new product compare to the fuel saving and tread life characteristics of the company’s car and truck ranges?

13th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcar UK to Make Eighth Appearance at Aftermarket Show

In January 2007 Alcar UK, a respected distributor of wheels and tyres, will appear at the Aftermarket Show for the eighth year running. “The Aftermarket Show is an event that has really, over the years, become recognised as the industry event. The UK aftermarket is pretty fragmented these days but this is the event that works for us because it brings so many different people and businesses together,” said Alcar UK sales and marketing director, Kevin Greer.

12th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Website for Vulcanising Specialist

Established in 2002, Lawlyn Vulcanising Systems are a growing company that specialise in the manufacture of vulcanising systems for the repair of radial and cross ply earth mover tyres in sizes between 24 and 63 inches.

11th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors