With EC1222/2009 legislation now mandatory requiring labels to be displayed at all points of sale, and within online webshops, tyre distributors have solutions in place, but DriveRight reports there is demand for added value products from their EC1222.com labelling solution.
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is calling on members of the tyre trade to pull together to set the “reputable tyre trade apart from those trading in the black economy.”
The National Tyre Distributors Association (NI) held its Annual Dinner recently. Continental picked up the Manufacturer of the Year title, while Tyre Call (NI) Ltd., picked up the Wholesaler of the Year. Apaseal (NI) Ltd., picked up the Non Tyre Supplier of the Year. NTDA (NI) Manufacturer of the Year: Continental. (L-R) Nina Wells, Noel
When considering what the most important factors are when setting up a tyre repair depot, or repair business, owners may quote location, premises, facilities, staff, and so on.Very often the equipment in the workshop will feature towards the bottom of the list, sometimes purchased on a tight budget after everything else has been paid for.
Eskay Tyres, part of the global Al Dobowi Group and Westlake distributor in several European markets, has recently sealed a new distribution agreement with Vacu-Lug, the Lincolnshire-based retread tyre manufacturer, in a move intended to expand the sales of the Westlake truck tyre brand throughout U.K. and Ireland.
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.
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) wants the tyre sector licensed and regulated by government. ITIA President Kevin Farrell says the focus of all ITIA projects this year has culminated in the drive for licensing programme.
Most drivers know that snow and ice can dramatically affect their safety on the road. Steering, acceleration and braking are more difficult as normal tyres have less grip in these conditions. However, it is not just these extreme wintry conditions which can reduce your safety on the road. Even cold, damp roads can dramatically affect
As the weather turns colder, are you prepared to face the hazards of winter driving? Bridgestone Europe is encouraging travellers to prepare their cars for winter weather and brush up on their winter driving skills.
The finalists in this year’s Pirelli UK Star Driver contest have completed the first gruelling day of competition after tackling a special rally stage at Sweet Lamb, Mid Wales, on Wednesday
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