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<\/p>\nEsken Renewables, the UK\u2019s largest supplier of biomass fuel, has switched more than three-quarters of its fleet to Michelin X Multi and X Works tyres to cut fuel costs and reduce downtime, on a contract managed via Michelin’s Services & Solutions division.<\/p>\n
The Widnes-based company, which has long-term contracts to supply 1.7 million tonnes of fuel to biomass plants, has moved at least 75 per cent of its 123 trucks and 150 trailers to Michelin tyres since rekindling its partnership with the company in 2022.<\/p>\n
Located at 13 depots across the UK, the fleet includes 150 specialist moving floor trailers designed for transporting biomass fuel, each of which clocks up to 100,000 km per annum.<\/p>\n
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The decision to equip the mixed fleet with tyres from Michelin\u2019s X Multi and X Works ranges in a three-year pence-per-kilometre (PPK) deal came about with the company\u2019s development of its ESG strategy and its proactive approach to protecting the environment.<\/p>\n
Esken Renewables distribution manager, John Dickson, says: \u201cOur trucks and trailers are not just operating on motorways but also cross country and off road, so we need reliable and robust tyres that can last. <\/p>\n
“You know what you are getting with a Michelin tyre. We were looking for fuel savings and longevity and these tyres tick all the boxes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also chose Michelin because of their superb customer service. The communication side is second to none between both parties. If we have a question or we need some information or advice they are always quick to respond.\u201d<\/p>\n
The biomass fuel supplier has also recently utilised Michelin Connected Fleet\u2019s TPMS, Trailer Premium, following advice from Michelin Services & Solutions key account manager, Matt Neale.<\/p>\n
Spearheaded by Esken Renewables\u2019 fleet and engineering manager Joe Sweeney, the company is trialling the TPMS on its trailers, with a view to rolling it out across the entire fleet in the coming months.<\/p>\n
Sweeney is also working closely with Neale on an education programme for the company\u2019s transport operations team and its drivers to reduce call-out costs and limit tyre damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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