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27 Apr 2016
Nominations for Auto Trade Awards 2017 open until June 3
Nominations for the Auto Trade Awards 2017, including four tyre trade categories are coming in thick and fast and remain will open until Friday, June 3. The tyre trade has the opportunity to nominate their personal favourites in four key categories: Tyre Manufacturer of the Year Tyre Distributor of the Year Tyreshop Tools and Equipment
20 Apr 2016
Vipal Rubber brings a selection of exclusive treads to Reifen
Vipal Rubber is preparing to participate in another edition of Reifen that covers the entire product life of the tyre, from its manufacturing and trade to retreading. To make its mark during the event, the Latin American leader and one of the top worldwide manufacturers of tyre retreading products is bringing a few of its
02 Mar 2016
Bridgestone wins NVD contract
Bridgestone Ireland has won the NVD (National Vehicle Distributors) business with the prestigious fleet changing from a competitor’s tyres.
27 Jan 2016
Yokohama confirmed as SEAT Supercup Ireland tyre supplier
Yokohama has been confirmed as the tyre supplier for the SEAT Supercup Ireland, which will run as a distinct series in 2016.
04 Apr 2016
Bandvulc invests in customer service
One of the UK’s leading retread tyre suppliers, Bandvulc, will be using the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham, April 26-28 to promote the services of its newly refurbished Central Midlands distribution hub. The site, in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, has recently undergone a major refurbishment, meaning that it can now offer clients a 24-hour or next
10 Feb 2016
Cork tyre industry figure passes away
The death has occurred of well-known tyre industry figure, John Morris, 77 who ran a successful tyre retail outlet in Cork city.
18 Jan 2016
Continental to unveil new radial tyre for construction machinery at bauma 2016
Continental will also present a new radial tyre for construction machinery at bauma 2016, in Munich, April 11-17.
08 Mar 2016
New ergonomic impact wrenches for heavy vehicle service applications
Chicago Pneumatic has introduced a new straight impact wrench line for the heavy vehicle service market. The CP7763D and CP7773D series is a compact and lightweight impact wrench that provides excellent durability and power for general mechanic applications and tire changing on light trucks and heavy vehicles. Thanks to the new D-handle design and the
10 Feb 2016
Brakesafe brake tester perfect for commercial vehicle applications
The Brakesafe portable brake tester with printer, which is perfect for commercial vehicle applications, has gone down a treat since its introduction to the Irish market, by Techplus last year.
11 Jan 2016
Yokohama-shod Ariel Nomad in Autocar’s Best Driver’s Car 2015 top three
Hot off the back of beating a four wheel-drive Group N rally car on a Wales Rally GB stage ahead of the event recently, a Yokohama-shod Ariel Nomad has again won critical acclaim from the media.
21 Jan 2016
Avon launches new StreetRunner tyre for small-capacity motorbikes
Avon Tyres has introduced the all-new StreetRunner range of smaller-sized tyres for the learner and commuter market, which are specifically engineered for entry-level bikes that offer less power, but require great tyres with excellent grip, good mileage, nimble handling and strong stability.