Dutch multi-brand tyre distributor Van den Ban Autobanden B.V.(VDB) has a lot of news to bring to to the tyre trade, with improvements to its Novex private label range, and expansion of its budget brand HiFly, the introduction of a new private budget brand Goldline and a new Van den Ban app. Novex For many
Reading Buses has agreed a three-year renewal of its EFFITIRES™ tyre management contract with Michelin solutions, trusting in the comprehensive programme to help the operator focus on “delivering excellence in public transport”. The pence-per-mile deal covers Reading Buses’ mix of 181 single- and double-decker buses, all of which operate from the company’s central depot in
A tyre company in the UK has been fined £1 million and ordered to pay costs of almost £100,000 for safety failings after a 21-year-old employee was killed when a tyre exploded. Canterbury Crown Court heard how Matthew Hoare, who worked for Watling Tyre Service in Kent, was repairing a puncture to the tyre of
Zafco wrote yet another successful story at this year’s Automechanika in Dubai, where it showcased its own Zeetex brand, along with the Otani, Double Coin, Accelera and Forceum brands which it distributes in the Middle East and African markets. Zeetex launched its new Value for Money (VFM) Range having four patterns for PCR, UHP, 4×4,
The Al Dobowi Group will attend this year’s Reifen trade show, displaying its high quality and competitively priced Infinity tyres. The leading trade fair for the tyre industry will take place in Essen, Germany May 24-27. During the four-day show the Al Dobowi Group will showcase its latest updates to the Infinity brand, including improved
The Alliance and Galaxy brands are set to introduce new solutions for agriculture, construction and industry uses at the forthcoming Reifen Show in Essen. The company says its display will demonstrate the broad expertise and leadership of ATG in the off-road sector. With a broad range of specialised tyres and tailor-made tyre solutions for all
A Lufthansa flight travelling from Munich to Mumbai landed safely on last Friday (May 13), despite four of its eight tyres having burst during the landing. Mumbai airport’s main runway was shut to aircraft for 22 hours after a Lufthansa Airbus A330 aircraft suffered four tyre bursts on last Friday night, leading to flight delays, diversions and
The close working relationship between Messe Frankfurt, organisers of the hugely successful Automechanika automotive trade exhibitions, and Messe Essen, with their equally successful Reifen tyre industry event, has been further consolidated. The two organisations are enhancing their working relationship through a global partnership across all Automechanika events from 2017 onwards, adding value and major benefits
Bridgestone is calling on the UK Government to follow Ireland’s lead in implementing mandatory fines on motorists who drive with defective or worn tyres, in the interests of road safety. The call comes after acting Transport Minister, Paschal Donohoe announced the new Fixed Charge Notice (FCN) offence for motorists, with fines of €80 now in
Pirelli’s British Rally Championship stars will fight to deliver a victory on home ground this weekend on the Pirelli Carlisle Rally, during an important birthday for the event. This year marks the 40th running of the rally, and the 25th anniversary of Pirelli’s title sponsorship. To coincide with this, the rally will be starting from
Evans Transport has embarked on a policy of introducing Continental Tyres ContiPressureCheck system into its fleet, with early trials showing safety and economy gains. Nigel Evans, managing director of the family-owned firm has over 150 trucks and 220 trailers on his fleet. The Bideford based operator runs an eclectic mix of bulk tippers for aggregates
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