Avex Steel Products to present latest steel pallets at Reifen
Avex Steel Products will present its latest innovations on stand 2A40 in Reifen 2016’s Hall 2 next week.
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Grouptyre member EG Wholesale opens new West Sussex warehouse
Independent tyre distributor and one of Grouptyre’s 10 member EG Wholesale has opened its new warehouse in Partridge Green, West Sussex. Colin Obbard, operations and logistics manager said, “It has been a long time coming finding a suitable location for an expanding wholesale operation.” Grouptyre states that “continued investment” by members, “such as new warehousing, is one of the primary reasons for the continual growth of the company, who consistently strive to offer more to the retailer.” EG Wholesale is a division of a motor trade group that has petrol stations, convenience stores, property rentals and workshops. The family run business has been in business for over 40 years with a turnover of £48m and 230 members of staff.
Nissan to take a 34 per cent stake in Mitsubishi Motor Company (MMC)
MMC’s share price fell by 45 per cent over the last month after the company announced that fuel economy figures for models in Japan had been inflated, with around 625,000 cars believed to be affected. No announcement has been made about other markets, but investigation in the US is expected to be launched soon.
NFDA salutes 32 months of growth in European car registrations
“We are pleased to see that passenger car registrations in the EU continued to perform well in April marking 32 consecutive months of growth”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the UK, commenting on figures published by ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association).
Lloyds Bank boost for UK automotive sector
Businesses in the automotive supply chain that need to invest in bespoke tools to complete contracts are to get specialist support, thanks to the launch of a new Tooling Finance product by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Fast Parts Rainbow Rally surpasses Ty Hafan target
Automotive parts distributor, Fast Parts Wales, has exceeded its original target of £11,000 towards Ty Hafan’s ‘Pay for a Day’ initiative, raising more than £16,000 pounds from the Fast Parts Ty Hafan Rainbow Rally hosted on the bank holiday weekend from Sunday 1 May to Monday 2 May.
Terraclean helps NHS fleet clean up
Advanced vehicle engine cleaning brand, TerraClean, is helping vehicle fleets save serious money off their fuel bills and reduce vehicle emissions output. TerraClean products have proven exceptionally important to public sector fleets, namely: The TerraClean Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning tool and, diesel engine cleaning machine.
Brake Engineering expands brake caliper range
Brake Engineering has added eight new brake calipers to its extensive product range, reflecting its commitment to constantly meeting customer requirements. The braking specialist consistently reviews its product offering, ensuring it can supply the market with products that are currently in high demand.
Insurance worries over driverless cars
We hear a lot in the news about the advent of driverless cars, with Volvo announcing recently that it would trial such vehicles next year in the UK. Obviously, producing driverless vehicles presents formidable technical challenges, but technology is by no means the only potential problem.
Roadlink to distribute AL-KO shock absorbers
Roadlink International is pleased to announce that it has added the AL-KO shock absorber range to its product portfolio of commercial vehicle brake and suspension components.
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Three new retread CV tyres from Vacu-Lug
Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has introduced three new retread tyres for the heavier end of the commercial vehicle transport sector. A size 315/80R22.5 model has been added to its Logistik LD01 drive pattern, manufactured using the latest 12-segment, high pressure tyre press. The LD01 provides optimal performance and longevity to reduce operating costs with low rolling resistance and a competitive cost-per-kilometre.
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Cooper to feature new UHP tyres, David Coulthard at Reifen 2016
Cooper Tire Europe will host brand ambassador and Formula One grand prix winner, David Coulthard on its stand (3A14) in Reifen’s Hall 3 from 24-27 May. Coulthard will sign autographs on Tuesday 24 May.
First Line unveils management changes, new sales structure
First Line has announced a new level of sales management. The firm opted to add a new tier of top level management within the company’s sales division to support the current board of directors and global sales teams. The company adds that the new level is being implemented to strengthen the business, offering greater autonomy and direction to grow and develop as the company continues to expand.
Rema Tip Top UK hosts annual customer golf day at Rudding Park, Harrogate
Rema Tip Top UK’s corporate golf day was bigger and better following the success of the 2015 event, the parts and equipment supplier stated. Employees and their automotive and industrial customers played two rounds of golf and enjoyed a three course meal at Rudding Park in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Dunlop launches mixed long haul, regional commercial tyres
Goodyear Dunlop has launched its new range of Dunlop brand on road commercial vehicle tyres. The truck tyres have been designed to provide increased mobility: mileage has been increased by ”up to 10 per cent”; winter performance has been enhanced, with the steer and drive fitments receiving Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification; and fuel efficiency has also been improved, according to Laurent Colantonio, Goodyear Dunlop director of commercial tyre technology in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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