Repairify names new technical sales executive
Experienced automotive trade and business development manager Marcus Phillips is joining Repairify as UK technical sales executive (South) to expand its IMI-qualified team.
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TIA Group celebrates 25th anniversary
Shropshire tyre wholesaler, TIA Group, celebrates the company’s 25th anniversary next month, marking a quarter of a century of worldwide tyre trade. The international conglomerate, based in Telford, started out in 1999 under the name Treadsetters. Since then, TIA has established close relationships with both its growing customer base and international suppliers.
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Burnt Mills Tyres celebrates 30th anniversary with first fully electric vans
Norfolk Truck and Van recently supplied three new Renault Trucks E-Tech Master L2H2 panel vans to help Burnt Mills Tyres provide on-site and roadside tyre fitting services. The new vans will clock up between 50 and 100 miles a day, with local trips in and out of the depot in Basildon, Essex where the vehicles will also be charged.
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Michelin: RH Claydon stockholding will ‘enhance and strengthen our existing distribution strategy’
Commenting on the news that RH Claydon will hold stocks of Michelin agricultural and industrial tyres, Mark White, Michelin’s National Sales Manager UK & Ireland – Beyond Road, said the stockholding will “…enhance and strengthen our existing distribution strategy”, adding that Michelin is introducing a stockholding into R. H. Claydon to “complement and support” the services offered by our Michelin Exelagri dealers:
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Tunnell Grab Services calls Continental tyre choice ‘a no brainer’
Since its formation in 2001, Tunnell Grab Services (TGS) has provided specialist grab, plant and digger hire, alongside aggregate supplies and contract work for domestic, commercial and industrial customers throughout the South East of England. TGS trucks have been fitted with Continental family tyres for more than a decade.
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R H Claydon now stocking Michelin agricultural and industrial tyres
On 24 September 2024, RH Claydon announced that the well-known wholesaler has been appointed as amn official wholesaler of Michelin agricultural and industrial products, supporting its network of accredited Michelin Exelagri dealers. According RH Claydon representatives, the partnership will allow RH Claydon to stock “a comprehensive range of Michelin farming tyres” across the firms “eight strategically located warehouses throughout the UK, enhancing Michelins wholesale coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales.”
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PCL releases bluetooth enabled Accura Qube and app
Since its launch, PCL’s Accura Qube has targeted a reputation for “fast and accurate inflation where space is limited”. It was then upgraded to the Accura Qube Series II, which incorporated digital technology for air and nitrogen inflation. Now, the company has added a bluetooth enabled model with the dedicated Workshop Connect app.
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Repxpert training event kicks off new Wrenches and Wisdom video series
Schaeffler’s all-new Repxpert Wrenches and Wisdom video series got off to a flying start last week (Tuesday 17th September) with a special live training event hosted by Colin Denton, Star of TV’s ‘Classic Car Garage’ and Chief Executive of the North London Garages Group Training Association (NLGGTA), which was held at the organisation’s Enfield site.
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Autobar offers ‘one-stop shop for small consumables’
Autobar is well known for its substantial range of automotive parts including bulbs, switches, relays and fitted consumables: whatever fixing is needed, Autobar is the go-to supplier for many. Its range includes fasteners and hardware, tubing and joiners, cables, clamps, fuses, grommets, hoses and hundreds more. With 1,396 references, the products are packaged in single or small quantity consumer packs for retailers, meaning large margins for small items.
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HiQ partners with Carsa ‘to strengthen dealership and aftersales offering’
HiQ Tyres & Autocare has partnered with Carsa, one of the nation’s fastest-growing vehicle dealerships. According to the two companies, the new partnership “…combines industry-leading vehicle maintenance, sales, and customer service under one roof.” It also “…sets the stage for an ambitious future national rollout”.
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Michelin considering UK cuts – 61 jobs affected
When we spoke with Michelin at the IAA Transportation show on Monday, the company confirmed that its Stoke-on-Trent site in the UK as an important part of its commitment to the future of retreading in Europe. This commitment apparently doesn’t extend to non-production roles located in the area, as Michelin has announced plans to move many of these to Central and Eastern Europe. More than 60 jobs may be affected.
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Remember This? – September 2024
Our monthly magazine column looks back at the biggest news events from the tyre industry five, 10, 15 and 20 years ago. This months edition looks back to September issues from 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 for some of the biggest tyre industry news of those months. Click the month and year to access the digital edition of the relevant issue of the magazine from Tyres & Accessories’ expanding digital archive.
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Tyre News in Numbers September 2024
Tyres & Accessories’ monthly Tyres News in Numbers’ column boils down the latest tyre industry news to the most important statistics of the month. Below, we look at the big numbers from the September 2024 magazine. £110.11: The maximum import tariff per tyre on Chinese-produced truck and bus tyres recommended by the UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)...
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Tyres & Accessories Magazine September 2024 issue available to read or download
Truck tyres and electric vehicle tyres feature in the September 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories, which is now available as an e-paper for Tyrepress subscribers. The issue also features the latest news from the international tyre business, including new products like Linglongs new winter tyre range and Davantis Alltoura H/T, and Malvern Tyres acquisition of Just Tyres in the UK. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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Transense selected for £11 million EV project
Transense Technologies plc has been selected as a key partner in an £11 million electric vehicle (EV) research and development programme, that will be part funded by the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC).
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