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ITWRA meeting in Portlaoise

The Irish Tyre Wholesalers & Retailers Association (ITWRA) is holding an important meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, on Thursday...
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New car sales decline by 10.2 per cent

New car sales in for the first nine months of the year (128,578) declined by 10.2 per cent when compared...
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New ship doubles Irish Ferries sailings to France next summer

Irish Ferries tells us of the new sailings schedule it will introduce following the arrival in mid-2018 of its new...
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AES Bord na Mona changes tyre collection and recycling landscape

The tyre collection and recycling landscape in Ireland changed irrevocably over the summer months with the arrival of AES Bord...
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No changes to Waste Management Tyre Regulations

The Joint Committee on Communications, has decided to defer any changes to the new Waste Management Tyre Regulations for seven...
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Equipment & Tools winners get their Awards

The Equipment & Tools Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards were presented at the five star Carton House,...
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Apollo set to exhibit at CV Show

Apollo Tyres Ltd is set to exhibit at the CV Show in Birmingham, April 25-27. Apollo is a leading tyre manufacturer which has been establishing itself in the European market since 2009 and has ambitious plans for 2017. With manufacturing bases in Asia and Europe, it exports its products to over 100 countries. Its brands offer a comprehensive
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New patterns and sizes for Rotalla and Routeway at Tyrexpo Asia Show

Leading international Contract Tyre Producer, Enjoy Tyre once again exhibited at the recent Tyrexpo Asia 2017 Show in Singapore as part of the company’s ongoing campaign to showcase its products and services around the world. As usual the primary objective, as with any show, was to promote and showcase Enjoy’s two highly successful private brands

Vacu-Lug set to roll out new generation tyre at CV Show

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, the Grantham-based commercial tyre retreading specialist and tyre management solutions provider, is launching the first of a new generation of tyres featuring an enhanced sidewall protection system at the upcoming CV Show. The new 245/70R17.5 WZY2 has been manufactured to provide operators with extra protection against kerb wear.  The Vacu-Lug team have

Hankook set to present advanced tyre solutions at Autopromotec

Hankook Tire will again show a strong presence at the Autopromotec in Bologna, May 24-28. The premium tyre maker will present the highlights of its comprehensive line-up for passenger cars, SUVs, light, medium and heavy trucks and buses to the visitors in Hall 20, booth number A 74. Once again the company will showcase various

Half of drivers back blanket block on mobiles

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Tyre monitoring to take technological leap with TyreWatch PTM

Vehicle tyre monitoring is set to take a technological leap with TyreWatch PTM (Predictive Tyre Management) – the next generation tyre management system Initially focusing on commercial vehicles, RL Automotive will outline at the CV Show in the NEC Birmingham April 25-27 how TyreWatch PTM works. Part-funded by InnovateUK during 2016-2018 as part of the

Giti Tire rebrands retread programme

As part of its European truck and bus rebrand project, Giti Tire has announced that its UK retread programme has been renamed Giti Genesis. Originally known as GT REE-Tread, the next-generation products remain a high-quality, hot cure bead-to-bead retread which are only manufactured using Giti casings in partnership with a leading UK-based operation. The main

Michelin launches Driver CPC training courses

Michelin is launching a series of highly interactive JAUPT accredited Driver CPC training courses designed to significantly improve HGV and PSV drivers’ tyre knowledge and the quality of vehicle walkaround checks. Held at the Michelin Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent or onsite at customers’ premises, the four half-day workshops were created in collaboration with driver training

British Truck Racing partners with Goodyear

Goodyear has signed a three-year deal to become title sponsor and tyre supplier to the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). The partnership has evolved following Goodyear’s positive involvement with the European truck racing championship (ETRC). The leading tyre manufacturer will not only benefit by becoming tyre supplier but there will also be a wide range