Apex ‘delighted’ with Vacu-Lug supplied Westlake Tyres’ operating economy
Leicestershire-based Apex Plant Group says it is “delighted” with the performance of Westlake’s tyres two years on from signing a supply deal with UK distributor Vacu-Lug.
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Vacu-Lug rolls out new Westlake Tyre range
Following its launch at the IAA Show in Hannover in October 2014, Vacu-Lug, the sole UK distributor for all Westlake truck and bus radial tyres, has launched the range in the UK.
According to the company, the Westlake range offers a choice of 17.5”, 19.5” and 22.5” rim diameters and consists of four applications: Long Haul, Regional, Mixed Service and Max Load.
Zenises heading to expoMECÂNICA
Following its recent presence at Autopromotec 2015, Zenises Group has confirmed its debut at the expoMECÂNICA show, which gets underway in Porto on 5 June and runs until 7 June. Zenises says it is exhibiting at the Portuguese vehicle aftermarket exhibition to highlight three tyre ranges: its own brand Z and T tyres as well as the Westlake line of tyres, which Zenises distributes in the Iberian Peninsula.
Zenises developing 100-member Westlake Iberian tyre retail network
During its recent Partners Day in Bangkok, Thailand, Zenises announced the launch of its new Westlake retail initiative in Spain and Portugal. The Westlake affiliated garage network is being launch in 2015 and is aiming to support over 100 members over the next two years.
The Westlake brand is already well positioned in Spain and Portugal with national coverage via selected distributors and it is through deeper co-operation with these established regional wholesale channels that the new retail network will be initially developed.
Zenises hosts 2015 Westlake Partners Day in Bangkok
Zenises held its 2015 Westlake European Partners event on 14-17 March at the five star Grand Hyatt Erawan in downtown Bangkok. The company was joined by Westlake dealers and distributors from across Europe, as well as by leading dignitaries from Zhongce Rubber (Hangzhou Zhongce), the producer of the Westlake tyre brand. During the event, Ge Gourong, Zhongce’s CEO, expressed thanks to those attending for continuing the development of the Westlake brand in Europe, and detailed his vision for the brand’s future direction.
Vacu-Lug wins Countrystyle Recycling tyre contract
Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has secured a new tyre supply contract with Countrystyle Recycling. Countrystyle reportedly opted for the Vacu-Lug full tyre supply and fleet management solution because it wanted “increased visibility and standardisation within a tyre agreement and was impressed by the advanced control and reporting systems that Vacu-Lug offered.”
Countrystyle has specified Vacu-Lug, Pirelli, Formula and Westlake tyres, depending on the vehicle type involved. They are managed through Vacu-Lug’s VMS tyre fleet management system and all fitments and breakdowns are supplied and covered by ATS Euromaster.
Vacu-Lug celebrates two years with Westlake Tyres
Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres recently marked its two-year anniversary relationship with Westlake Tyres by launching a new “streamlined” tyre range. This new Westlake truck and bus tyre range was showcased at the recent IAA show in Hanover.
Tipper firm signs fixed price contract with Vacu-Lug
North Yorkshire bulk tipper operator M Kettlewell (Melmerby) has signed a fixed price tyre supply and maintenance contract with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres. Ripon-based M Kettlewell currently runs 33 units and 36 trailers, transporting raw materials, such as wheat and barley, for animal feed processors nationally.
WG Tanker Group celebrates 18 months with Westlake tyres
WG Tanker Group, which describes itself as a “one-stop-shop for all powder tanker requirements”, is celebrating its relationship with Westlake tyres (distributed by Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres) 18 months in, saying it would not look elsewhere for a similar product.
Auto Bild result reinforces Westlake quality/value message, says Zenises
As reported today, German motoring magazine Auto Bild recently published its annual winter tyre test. Out of the 50 tested tyres, only 16 were deemed worthy of progressing to the second round of tests – and just 14 were given a ‘recommended’ or higher rating. Many in the final 14 were products from household name premium tyre manufacturers, but – as Leicester City showed Manchester United last month – it isn’t always the big names that finish on top. A name many didn’t expect to see was Westlake, who received a recommended result for its SW608 and in doing so highlighted the truth that not all Chinese tyres are price-driven, lower-quality products.
The Genesis of Zenises
Mid-way through the Essen Show, the people behind one of the largest plots in hall three (home to the Infinity, Westlake and Linglong brands) announced that they are changing their corporate identity. And while this did mean the unveiling of a Zenises logo and a new range of Z branded tyres, speaking to chief executive officer Harjeev Kandhari reveals that the concept goes far further than this.
Impressive Drift debut for Westlake Sport RS
Westlake Tyres, Zhongce Rubber’s premium tyre range, is making a name for itself in European motorsport through its participation in the prestigious Kings of Europe Drift Series. Flying the flag for British drifting and Westlake tyres in this demanding series of drift challenges is Steve ‘Baggsy’ Biagioni, backed by the Acorn Zenises Motorsport team.
Westlake to expand 4×4/SUV range in 2014
Westlake Tyres, Zhongce Rubber’s flag brand, has announced plans to expand its range with the intention of positioning itself as “a leading provider of tyres in the fast-growing SUV and 4×4 tyre segment”.
Tyre Guys Tour gives $3300 and tours Grand Canyon
The fifth “Tyre Guys Tour” ended up in the Grand Canyon this year. Every year a Group of tyre traders from Europe meet up to exchange information and enjoy a fantastic trip on a Harley Davidson.
Westlake Wishes foundation launched
The manufacturer, Westlake and one of its global distributors, the Al Dobowi Group have launched the new Westlake Wishes foundation. Ge Guorong, the CEO of Westlake, was joined by Al Dobowi’s Harjeev Kandhari and 30 European Westlake distributor partners as the foundation’s first initiative was announced.
