Bandvulc launches new wholesale company

Bandvulc’s annual Key Partner Network Conference held in Bristol on November 21 included the introduction of BV F1RST, Bandvulc’s new wholesale company. This new operation enables the Group to focus on providing a complete new tyre offering to suit all applications and prices.

BVF1RST will utilise Bandvulc’s own distribution fleet of 21 vehicles, delivering throughout the UK, Ireland and into Europe. The operation will be managed by a dedicated telesales team within the Group allowing customers to buy both their retreads and new tyres all in one call.

The BOTO range of tyres was introduced at the conference and products were on display alongside Fulda, the Group’s current new tyre option. BOTO will complement this well.

This annual event included an overview and update of the Group, a report on Bandvulc’s low rolling resistance tyre – Dynamic (inc. results from track and field trials) and a demonstration of several new innovations and selling aids to assist partners in developing sales.

There are 23 members in the Key Partner Network and some 39 delegates attended the conference which was followed by a boat trip around the Bristol docks and dinner on the SS Great Britain.