The Irish Tyre Industry Association turned on the style at the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Golf Day, sponsored by Westlake Tyres, which took place at the stately home of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire in July.
The Frankfurt Motorshow, arguably the world’s largest motor show takes place in Frankfurt, September 11-22. The Tyre Trade Journal reports on the tyre manufactuers attending this year’s extravanganza.
Tyre retailers came out in a united show of force at the Mullingar Park Hotel, on Saturday September 7, to support the launch of the ITIA Licensing scheme. Both ITIA members and non-members converged to have a strong voice from the retail sector, to show how committed the reputable trade is to improve service and
Hankook is poised to be an original equipment tyre supplier for the new Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class and E-Class saloons, further enhancing the brand’s position as an OE supplier. The popular new two Mercedes-Benz models, will get Hankook’s Ventus Prime2, size 245/55R17W, and the Ventus S1 Evo2 in size 225/50R17W.
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is actively supporting the Road Safety Authority (RSA) National Road Safety Week which takes place next month (October 7-13).
Marangoni S.p.A. has ceased production of new car and van tyres. It appears that the news broke when it did not resume production following the factory’s annual summer break. The closure action at the plant in Anagni will see 400 employees made redundant.
Logistics specialist Knights of Old is reaping the benefits of fitting Michelin tyres across its fleet after a trial set of 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZE steer tyres clocked up more than 300,000 km. Kettering-based Knights of Old, which operates 196 trucks and 222 trailers from five sites across the UK, fitted a
The National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) has discussed at length part worn tyres and among the subjects discussed was a proposal whereby a voluntary levy on members could raise a five-figure ‘fighting fund’ to provide logistical support for hard pressed Trading Standards offices around the country.
After more than 25 years as Director of the NTDA, Richard Edy has announced that he is to retire from the post at the end of January. Richard began his working career as an indentured journalist and, after seven years working in the press, he moved into Public Relations, working for a variety of companies, including a spell in the
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