News Archive
09 Feb 2017
Employer responsibility to employees who drive for work highlighted

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and An Garda Síochána have launched a joint TV led campaign to underline the importance of putting proper measures in place to ensure the safety of all employees who drive for work. This includes both professional drivers and those who drive as part of their
09 Feb 2017
Chicago Pneumatic launches guides to improve pneumatic tool performance

Chicago Pneumatic has launched a series of Expert Corner Technical Guides to help improve pneumatic tool performance and workplace safety. Aimed at specifiers and users of pneumatic tools in the automotive, construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries, each Expert Guide has been compiled by a Chicago Pneumatic expert and offers practical advice for selecting, using and
09 Feb 2017
Kumho memorable success on Galway Rally

Kumho had high hopes of success on last weekend’s (February 4/5) Corrib Oil Galway International Rally, but exceeded all expectations by equipping not only the outright winning WRC Subaru of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy, and the Ford Fiesta of new signings Alastair Fisher and Gordon Noble that annexed the all-important R5 class, but cars
08 Feb 2017
Kevin Burke Tyres earns Michelin agricultural tyre accreditation

Kevin Burke Tyres’ (KBT) Athenry depot has been awarded Exelagri dealer status for its agricultural tyre work by Michelin, joining a select group which hold this accolade in Ireland and becoming the first to service customers along the west coast. To join the Michelin Exelagri dealer partnership programme, the depot had to pass a stringent
08 Feb 2017
Techplus and Universal Tools look forward to exciting 2017

Techplus and Universal Tools is looking forward to an exciting 2017, on the back of big wins at the Irish Auto Trade Awards. Universal Tools, the manufacturers of the Aircat range of power tools was named as the Power Tools Manufacturer of the Year, at the Irish Auto Trade Awards last October, Represented exclusively in
08 Feb 2017
Bahco Tools now available at PJ Fallon & Son

If you’re lucky enough to visit the pit lane at the world renowned Le Mans 24 hour motor race in France you will see at least one top team working with Bahco tools. Since 2013 Bahco has been the official hand tool partner and supplier to the Signatech-Alpine team, which competes in the World Endurance
08 Feb 2017
Kumho exceeds Galway International Rally expectations

Kumho had high hopes of success on last weekend’s (February 4/5) Corrib Oil Galway International Rally, but exceeded all expectations by equipping not only the outright winning WRC Subaru of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy, and the Ford Fiesta of new signings Alastair Fisher and Gordon Noble that annexed the all-important R5 class, but cars
08 Feb 2017
Goodyear to offer the full package at the CV Show

Returning to the CV Show for a fourth year, Goodyear will be highlighting its recently-introduced Goodyear Proactive Solutions, which has added to an already comprehensive package on offer to fleet operators. Last year, Goodyear highlighted the performance of the KMAX and FUELMAX products, and how they can aid fleet operators in reducing the total cost
08 Feb 2017
Vredestein tyres feature on JEC Race Series cars

Vredestein’s classic tyre range features on Jaguar XK120 and XK150 cars competing in the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club XK Race Series. Premium tyre brand Vredestein awarded the Duncan Hamilton Trophy for its long-term support of the popular JEC Race Series (KX120-150 models, 1948-1961). Vredestein UK has been the main sponsor of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club XK
07 Feb 2017
Pirelli co-operation with Daimler Buses continues

The Pirelli :01 range of original equipment products for Daimler Buses now includes the latest-generation Pirelli MC:01 (275/70R22.5) tyre, designed with an increased load index, suitable for new-generation transportation such as hybrid and electric vehicles, which require a greater axle load. Thanks to high mileage and low rolling resistance, which translate into a low cost
07 Feb 2017
Zenises on hand to help with Grand Tour finale

During a record-breaking run, in which Jeremy Clarkson’s Grand Tour smashed Amazon Prime’s viewer streaming record, Zenises was on hand to help the world’s number one car show end its first series on a high. Launching the final show from a spectacular setting in front of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, Clarkson introduced the Guinness record-breaking diamond







