Bridgestone has once again held a charity cycle at Mondello Race track in aid of Barretstown Camp for seriously ill children. This year the event included a BMW M Series experience on Bridgestone Potenza tyres at the track after all the bicycles had been cleared. Many different levels of cyclists participated in the event with

As part of Compilator’s international expansion, a new Sales Manager for Europe, Mike Glover, has been recruited. Mike is stationed in England and was previously responsible for First Stop in Northern Europe. He has a broad network of contacts, and over 30 years of experience in the industry. “The changes on the European market are

Starmaxx, represeneted in Ireland by Kevin Burke Tyres has added two new sizes to its ST760 Ultra Sport car tyre range. The range now includes: 275 / 35 RF 19 RFT and 275/30 ZR 20 RF. Both sizes have a W speed rating. For more information contact Kevin Burke Tyres on 091 845329 or visit

Hankook Tire is set to accelerate its global distribution system by acquiring 100 per cent of the German major independent tyre distributor, Reifen-Mueller. The investment enhances the tyre maker’s global market competitiveness through continued distribution expansion. Hankook has agreed to acquire 100 per cent equity stake of ‘Reifen-Mueller’, one of Germany’s largest independent tyre wholesalers

Being connected, sharing data and how system links between partner operations should offer the visibility to determine which partners are best to deal with, dominated the inaugural Fitter-Force Forum on June 12 in Birmingham, hosted by CAM. The roundtable was attended by medium-sized fleet tyre service specialists from the UK and Ireland, including AA Tyre