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Not just a fast-fit market

With half of all tyres sold through tyre specialists, this is clearly the most influential route to market for tyre suppliers. Within this segment the balance of power is divided between a relatively small number of nationally influential retail chains and large numbers of smaller operators. In fact, according to the Tyre Industry Federation Factbook 85 per cent of tyre specialists operate from a single outlet. At the same time we have all been dealing with the financial effects of general economic upheaval. All this makes insights into the ebb and flow of the tyre retail sector all the more valuable.

8th May 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Autopromotec 2013 aims to set new records

When Autopromotec 2013 takes place at the end of next month, the organisers are hoping it will be their biggest yet. Complete exhibitor details were not available at the time of going to press, but early indications suggest the show is on-track to achieve this goal. For example, six months before its scheduled opening, certain sections of the international automotive equipment and aftermarket product trade fair were already fully booked. And the momentum seems to be coming from our part of the industry. Indeed the tyre and garage equipment pavilions were amongst the first to sell out.

2nd April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Autopromotec: The tyre and wheel contingent

As we can see this year’s Autopromotec intends to offer expansion on two fronts – increased emphasis on the educational aspects of the exhibition (which is increasingly marketing itself as forum for thought leaders); and increased internationalisation, particularly with regard to BRIC nations in general and Brazil and Argentina in particular. As far as the tyre and wheel contingent is concerned there are definitely a number of names you will have heard of, but perhaps not as many of the best known brands as you may have thought. That said, as they say, the show ain’t over till the fat lady sings and many of those that have shown up choose to register in the names of their local distributors rather than their international brands.

2nd April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories February 2013

In the February issue of Tyres & Accessories, as well as all the latest news, developments and product releases, we focus on Van Tyres and TPMS technologies. Subscribers can view their own virtual edition online by simply clicking more.

27th February 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on launches Verus Pro hand-held diagnostic tool

Snap-on Diagnostics has introduced the new Snap-on Verus Pro hand-held diagnostic tool for workshop technicians. The company says the latest addition to its hand-held diagnostic range offers a complete solution for UK garages and bodyshops. The Verus Pro is fast, powerful and portable, providing access to required information sources, scanner, components test metre, scope readings and car-fix information. Snap-on Diagnostics says the range-topping device has been designed to allow the technician to manage the complete job from start to finish.

16th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch acquires SPX Service Solutions

Following approval by the antitrust authorities, Bosch completed its acquisition of SPX Service Solutions, a US automotive diagnostics specialist at the beginning of December 2012. The agreement to purchase the company was signed the preceding January. SPX Service Solutions develops, manufactures, and sells service equipment, repair-shop accessories, and software for the global automotive market. Based in Canton, MI (USA), SPX Service Solutions generated sales of some US$920 million (some 660 million euros) in 2011. The diagnostics specialist employs 2,800 associates in 17 countries, and has manufacturing sites in the US, Germany, France, and China. The purchase price was $1.15 billion (885 million euros).

7th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Rema Tip Top Automotive UK unveils Probalance NG

The team at Rema Tip Top Automotive say they’re just a little bit excited by the new Probalance NG (Next Generation), which the company launched in the UK at October’s Brityrex 2012 show. Pre-orders for the unit are described as “astounding”, and the team of engineers at Rema Tip Top believe this to be the most technologically advanced machine of its type.

28th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on offers component testing TechEd seminar

Snap-on Diagnostics has announced the ninth in its series of TechEd seminars – ‘Guide to Component Testing’. According to the company, the first eight of these seminars attracted “well over 30,000 paying attendees” during the past six years.

6th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on introduces dimple rollers for Sun brake range

Snap-on Diagnostics is now producing all of the brake testers in its extensive Sun range with a new dimple roller. The Sun range of roller brake testers cover both car and light commercial vehicles, with the car chassis taking vehicles up to 3000kg in weight (800Kgf brake force) and the light commercial taking vehicles up to 6000KG in weight (1200Kgf brake force).`

5th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

GEA runs BEN golf day

On Thursday 16 August the Garage Equipment Association (GEA) hosted its Annual Charity Golf Day at Whittlebury Park Golf & Country Club, raising over £2,800 for the automotive industry charity, BEN. The event was attended by members and non-members of the GEA with a total of 18 teams taking part in the golf championship with the attendance being the highest in 5 years.

3rd October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli’s European Cyber Fleet tests pass million kilometre mark

Testing of Pirelli’s Cyber Fleet system began earlier this year in South America, and in the second half of July an evaluation programme also began in Europe. So far, Pirelli’s European tests, conducted mainly in Germany using 15 heavy goods vehicles, have monitored the Cyber Fleet system over more than a million kilometres. Tests will continue until February 2013, and results so far confirm the results obtained in Latin America. Cyber Fleet will go on sale by the end of January 2013.

24th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Alba Diagnostics braking expertise delivered

Scottish braking firm Alba Diagnostics was established in 1991, designing and manufacturing professional garage equipment. Developing from a two-person operation, Alba became the manufacturer of what it says is the world's number one brake fluid tester. The company has recently been talking up the benefits of offering customers free brake fluid checks using the Alba Diagnostics brake fluid tester. This is a boiling point tester; the only approved way to test brake fluid.

1st August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

IMI-accredited courses support ATS-E’s increased SMR focus

ATS Euromaster is placing a major emphasis on growing its service, maintenance and repair sector skills for cars and light commercial vehicle technicians. Partnering with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) – a professional association for individuals working in the automotive sector – ATS-E’s technical services team has designed a range of new courses in the sector. The IMI has fully accredited the new courses, which cover subjects such as car and van tyre fitment, air conditioning servicing, vehicle diagnostics, battery fitment, wheel alignment, scheduled maintenance servicing, brakes, steering, suspension and exhausts.

20th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster appoints Tye, Zaal for “next phase” of growth

Tyre, fast-fit and service, maintenance and repair (SMR) specialist, ATS Euromaster has appointed Peter Tye to the role of Group Operations director – Retail, and Columba Zaal as Group Operations director – Comprehensive. The company describes the appointments it’s a restructuring of its senior operations team, with Tye and Zaal replacing former Group Operations director Chris Hufflett, who has left ATS-E “to pursue opportunities outside the tyre industry”, according to the company. Tye has a strong record with franchises, joining the company having held senior franchise and operational roles within the Volkswagen Group at Audi and SEAT, and more recently at Goodyear Dunlop, where he was responsible for the development and growth of the HiQ franchise network from 20 to 150 sites. Zaal joined ATS-E in July 2009 on the retail side of the Group’s Operations; his new role will shift his focus to the commercial vehicle side of the business.

9th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster rewarded for van fleet service development

Birmingham-based ATS Euromaster has been presented with the Innovation Award for the second year in succession at the Van Fleet World Honours 2012. The company was commended by the publication for its “highly progressive approach” to van fleet servicing, reacting to a “constantly changing” market. The trophy was presented today at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London on Wednesday 16 May.

16th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors