Category: Irish News

Like many things in life, it’s not the size of your workshop that matters. It’s what you do with it that counts! Most workshops now recognise the role that professional four wheel alignment can play in boosting the fortunes of a workshop. From improving levels of customer care, reducing customer comebacks, improving operational efficiency or

A large number from the tyre industry attended a recent meeting in Portlaoise. There were representatives from all corners of the country – from Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, and Louth, down to Kerry, Cork, Waterford and Wexford and from Dublin to Galway. The officers of the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) and Independent Tyre Wholesalers and Retailers Association (ITWRA) outlined their concerns

Mark Kane and Alex Garan of Midland Tyre Services (MTS) met with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) on August 30, to discuss an alternative disposal solution for truck tyres with no additional cost to Irish businesses. Previous to that Mark Kane told the Tyre Trade Journal: “As the largest independent truck tyre distributor in Ireland, MTS was

The Irish Road Haulage Association has welcomed the news that the Minister for Communication, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, has agreed to postpone the introduction of the €11 vEMC until the New Year The IRHA says there is no justification for the imposition of an €11 vEMC on truck tyres, and made representations to

Bridgestone Ireland took part in the recent Festival of Speed event at Gowran Park Racetrack. Bridgestone displayed its car and truck tyre range and demonstrated its DriveGuard run flat tyres. The key attraction at the event was an appearance by Rally legend Ari Vatanen. Ari did some very fast display laps in a beautiful 1980’s

Kevin Burke Tyres has winter all wrapped up with the Starmaxx range of winter tyres, which includes the Ice Gripper W850, Ice Gripper W810 and the ProWin ST 950. Ice Gripper W850 The Ice Gripper W850 is available in sizes from 16” upwards and is ideally suited for the type of driving conditions that prevail

Bridgestone Ireland has renewed its partnership with Derry Refrigerated Transport for a further two years. Derry Refrigerated Transport operates a fleet of 50 tractor units pulling 80 trailers. The company uses Bridgestone’s unique Total Tyre Manager system fitting RS1, RD1 and R168+ tyres. Established by Patrick Derry in 1999, Derry Refrigerated Transport has become one

The two main tyre industry bodies have warned that a Government scheme scheduled for introduction next month will do nothing to stem the stockpiles of illegally dumped tyres around the country, following a a meeting in Portlaoise on Tuesday night.

Team Systems Ltd., the tyre trade software specialists has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the tyres section of the Irish Auto Trade Awards, which takes place at Carton House, Co. Kildare on Thursday, October 26. Now part of Compilator, the market leader for tyre trade and fast fit software solutions in Northern Europe,

Restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland receiving prestigious new Michelin Stars will be revealed at a live event on Monday, October 2. The unveiling of the new Stars will coincide with the publication of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2018 and it is expected to attract top chefs and key food industry figures

County Derry-born Marty McCormack is enjoying a notably strong season in the Prestone MSA British Rally Championship and, with a typically skilful showing and trouble-free run in the last remaining round, could well achieve a well-deserved podium finish in this hard-fought series.