Glyn Cainey, Dexel Tyre’s first truck division director, dies

Glyn Cainey, a UK industry veteran who had a career spanning nearly half a century with South Yorkshire’s Dexel Tyre Company, passed away at home last Friday morning in his chair next to his wife, as had been his wish. He had been unwell for the past few years since his retirement on 4 November 2020. Having joined Dexel as a car tyre fitter, he helped the company grow its commercial tyre operations, eventually leading the division. Glyn is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and grandchildren. A loving father and husband, Dexel told Tyres & Accessories that he will be sorely missed.
Glyn Cainey started work with Dexel on 3 August 1973, staying with the company in increasingly senior roles until retirement. He began his career initially as a car tyre fitter, and when Dexel started to fit and service truck tyres, became one of the company’s first commercial tyre technicians.
As Dexel’s truck department grew, it required its own manager, with Glyn taking the helm as Dexel’s first truck division manager. Latterly he completed his pioneering ascent at the company, becoming its first truck division director. Dexel’s truck division grew from strength to strength under Glyn’s stewardship. In early 2009, having outgrown its initial depot, Dexel Tyre moved to its current premises at Hellaby, Rotherham, where the company is based today.
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