The likelihood of seeing BKT tyres ‘Made in the USA’ appears even more uncertain following an earnings call held by Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) on 13 August. Although the tyre maker reported three days earlier that the 20,000 tonne per annum factory project was just “in abeyance”, comments made during the call suggest the pause on work is more than temporary.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) reports that a “single storey warehouse was destroyed” during a blaze at a Kwik Fit outlet in London. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters from the East Ham, Ilford, Stratford, Plaistow, Leytonstone, Barking and Poplar fire stations were called out on Tuesday evening. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than an hour before bringing it under control, their job made more difficult by gas cylinders that exploded due to the heat.
Thomas Loock is the new chief financial officer of online tyre retailer Delticom AG. Loock begins in this role today and is initially contracted for a one-year period. He joins Delticom with more than 26 years of commercial experience.
As Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) become more prevalent in the vehicle car parc, it is vital that all independent workshops understand the technology and are equipped to handle working on these systems.
Members of the automotive media – including players from Tyrepress.com – have won the Trico Cup for the first time after a magnificent 4-3 comeback against Trico.
With increasing awareness of waste, an urgency to reduce it and greater global recognition of its impact, the RWM show will be picking up on these themes at the NEC from 11-12 September.
Turbocharger specialist Melett is showcasing its growing offering in France, at Equip Auto 2019 from 15 to 19 October, while also promoting the benefits of using Melett precision engineered turbochargers and parts.
In its Special Applications segment, Hella develops, manufactures and sells lighting and electronics products for special vehicles, such as those engaged in agricultural and construction work, as well as for buses, motorhomes, electric cars and also for the marine sector. The company is now set to continue expanding its electronics expertise in this area.
Concept cars are some of the most important debuts at auto shows because their shape or technology gives you a sneak peek into what you can expect from car companies in the future; but what happens to the beautiful creations when they don’t make it to the showroom? And what would it look like if our favourite cars from yesteryear were in production today?
A bell that has helped saved many lives in South Wales over the years is being taken on a national tour with the aim of saving many more in the future. The station bell from Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Station has previously been used to alert firefighters to emergencies and has since been replaced by an electronic system. However, the hand-rung bell was retained for ceremonial purposes.
One of the many highlights of Kumho Tyre’s partnership agreement with Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur is the annual five-a-side tournament the club lays on for Kumho’s UK customers. Kumho considers this a money-can’t-buy experience that is “eagerly anticipated” by all concerned.
On 12 August DVSA announced that, from 1 October, anyone buying a roller brake tester will have to ensure it can connect to the MOT testing service. This includes buying one as a replacement for an old or broken roller brake tester, or as part of the process of opening a new MOT station.
The Parts Alliance has added a new range of Bendix brake callipers. The range will be available from all of the trading group’s local brands throughout the UK branch network.
Cenex has partnered with Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) for its 12th annual Cenex-LCV2019 (www.cenex-lcv.co.uk) event, to run a whole-day seminar stream on Battery Safety and Legislation. Taking place on day one of the annual LCV event on 4 September at Millbrook Proving Ground, the seminar stream will be held in the Seminar Dome and consist of four different seminar sessions between 9:30 and 17:15.
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BKT: No USA plant for the “foreseeable future”
Company News, International NewsThe likelihood of seeing BKT tyres ‘Made in the USA’ appears even more uncertain following an earnings call held by Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) on 13 August. Although the tyre maker reported three days earlier that the 20,000 tonne per annum factory project was just “in abeyance”, comments made during the call suggest the pause on work is more than temporary.
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Fire destroys Kwik Fit centre in London
Company News, UK NewsLondon Fire Brigade (LFB) reports that a “single storey warehouse was destroyed” during a blaze at a Kwik Fit outlet in London. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters from the East Ham, Ilford, Stratford, Plaistow, Leytonstone, Barking and Poplar fire stations were called out on Tuesday evening. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than an hour before bringing it under control, their job made more difficult by gas cylinders that exploded due to the heat.
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Delticom appoints new CFO
Career TracksThomas Loock is the new chief financial officer of online tyre retailer Delticom AG. Loock begins in this role today and is initially contracted for a one-year period. He joins Delticom with more than 26 years of commercial experience.
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August 2019
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Hella Gutmann Solutions announces software update for mega macs devices
Product NewsAs Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) become more prevalent in the vehicle car parc, it is vital that all independent workshops understand the technology and are equipped to handle working on these systems.
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Football: Automotive media emerges victorious against Trico
UK NewsMembers of the automotive media – including players from Tyrepress.com – have won the Trico Cup for the first time after a magnificent 4-3 comeback against Trico.
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Tyre Boss to make RWM debut
UK NewsWith increasing awareness of waste, an urgency to reduce it and greater global recognition of its impact, the RWM show will be picking up on these themes at the NEC from 11-12 September.
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Melett to unveil turbocharger capabilities at Equip Auto
Product NewsTurbocharger specialist Melett is showcasing its growing offering in France, at Equip Auto 2019 from 15 to 19 October, while also promoting the benefits of using Melett precision engineered turbochargers and parts.
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Hella expands electronics competence in the area of Special Applications
Product NewsIn its Special Applications segment, Hella develops, manufactures and sells lighting and electronics products for special vehicles, such as those engaged in agricultural and construction work, as well as for buses, motorhomes, electric cars and also for the marine sector. The company is now set to continue expanding its electronics expertise in this area.
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Chipex unveils concept cars from yesteryear
Company NewsConcept cars are some of the most important debuts at auto shows because their shape or technology gives you a sneak peek into what you can expect from car companies in the future; but what happens to the beautiful creations when they don’t make it to the showroom? And what would it look like if our favourite cars from yesteryear were in production today?
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Life-saving bell from Wales goes on Kwik-Fit’s ‘Tour de Branch’
Company News, UK NewsA bell that has helped saved many lives in South Wales over the years is being taken on a national tour with the aim of saving many more in the future. The station bell from Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Station has previously been used to alert firefighters to emergencies and has since been replaced by an electronic system. However, the hand-rung bell was retained for ceremonial purposes.
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Kumho customers play the beautiful game, Spurs-style
Company News, UK NewsOne of the many highlights of Kumho Tyre’s partnership agreement with Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur is the annual five-a-side tournament the club lays on for Kumho’s UK customers. Kumho considers this a money-can’t-buy experience that is “eagerly anticipated” by all concerned.
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New connected MOT rules for test centres
Legislation, UK NewsOn 12 August DVSA announced that, from 1 October, anyone buying a roller brake tester will have to ensure it can connect to the MOT testing service. This includes buying one as a replacement for an old or broken roller brake tester, or as part of the process of opening a new MOT station.
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The Parts Alliance launches Bendix brake callipers range
Product NewsThe Parts Alliance has added a new range of Bendix brake callipers. The range will be available from all of the trading group’s local brands throughout the UK branch network.
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Cenex and Warwick Manufacturing Group to host Battery Safety and Legislation Seminar Stream at Cenex-LCV2019
UK NewsCenex has partnered with Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) for its 12th annual Cenex-LCV2019 (www.cenex-lcv.co.uk) event, to run a whole-day seminar stream on Battery Safety and Legislation. Taking place on day one of the annual LCV event on 4 September at Millbrook Proving Ground, the seminar stream will be held in the Seminar Dome and consist of four different seminar sessions between 9:30 and 17:15.
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