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For the past twenty years or so, Information Technology (IT) has played an increasingly important role in the Tyre and Fast Fit industry. Retailers and wholesalers now rely on meaningful and accurate information to aid point of sale, stock control, marketing and administration functions – notwithstanding the growing reliance on Internet services.

The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is reminding members that its Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner takes place at the Mullingar Park, Hotel, Mullingar on Saturday, March 2.

Donegal cousins, Declan and Brian Boyle (Subaru WRC) took victory in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel Rally that marked the beginning of the Dunlop National Rally Championship at the weekend.

Simon Winstanley has taken over the reins as Michelin’s motorcycle tyre sales manager for the UK and Ireland. Based at the Company’s headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent, Winstanley will be responsible for sales of Michelin’s extensive range of road and off-road motorcycle tyres and will head-up a field sales force of four account managers and one key

Apaseal has launched a brand new online shop, a veritable one-stop-shop for all tyre consumables and equipment. Simply go to www.apaseal.ie and click on the Online Shop icon on the menu bar and start ordering today.

Avon Tyres is giving away a three-night stay in a Snoozebox portable hotel room at this year’s Isle of Man TT races. The Avon 3D Ultra Snoozebox Promotion offers a lucky winner the chance to stay in this unique accommodation for three nights close to the main TT grandstand, just minutes from the action of

The first ever Patch Tyre Equipment Fiesta Championship got under way last week with a busy opening test day on Wednesday and the Championships’ official launch at the Naas Court Hotel on Friday night.

For the first time in Europe, Mitas has unveiled a new Super Flexion Tyre (SFT) at SIMA, the major international agricultural exhibition. “Mitas’ Super Flexion Tyres compete with the Improved Flexion concept,” said Andrew Mabin, marketing and sales director. “The SFT enables the flexibility of variable inflation pressure and optimal performance according to application. SFT

The Formula One teams encountered wet weather for the first time this year on the final day of a four-day test at Barcelona: the second of three official pre-season tests.

Sailun has launched a new Light Truck and Sport Utility Vehicle tyre – the Terramax CVR for the European market. The Terramax CVR is an all-season tyre engineered to deliver a combination of comfort and performance on SUV and cross-over vehicles.

TRACS (the Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme) has decided to improve its commitment to the protection of members’ data by implementing the ISO 27001 Information Security Management standard. TRACS is working towards compliance with the standard over the next 12 months.