Michelin XDN grip tyres keep traction warning light off
Ballymena-based Wilson McCurdy Haulage has put an end to its traction issues after fitting Michelins latest XDN2 Grip tyres onto the drive axle of its 580 hp Scania 6x2 tractor unit.

Michelin provides the complete tyre solution
A large mining operation in County Kilkenny is using vehicles fitted with Michelin tyres to transport up to 3,000 tonnes of lead and zinc mineral concentrates each week from underground in Galmoy Mine to the port of New Ross, for onward distribution by sea.

Tyre tips for fuel efficient driving
Fuel prices might be on the wane again, but fuel economy is always paramount in the thought of the average haulier. John Loughran looks how tyres can have a positive or negative impact on fuel efficiency.

Action Cancer, Northern Ireland - Big Bus
In keeping with its longstanding tradition of giving back to the communities in which it operates, Alcoa Wheel Products is proud to announce its support of Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity, with the donation of a set of Alcoa Dura-Bright® wheels.

Semperit appoints new key account manager
Tyre company Semperit Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Georgina Twohig as Key Account Manager for the Dublin and midlands region.

Michelin moves on truck tyre counterfeiters
Truck tyre manufacturer Michelin is intensi fying its fight against those who copy or otherwise offer unauthorised reproductions of its tyre tread patterns.

Michelin urges operators to get into the regroove
Michelin has launched the second stage in its Stop Thirsty Tyres campaign aimed at highlighting the benefits of tyre regrooving to truck, bus and coach fleets in the UK and Ireland.

Tyre-Check launches in European at Reifen '06 with great success
Tyre-Check ‘has had its European launch at Reifen ‘06 with enormous success. Demonstrations of the solution were being provided by the Tyre-Check team with over 250 demonstrations begin recorded in the 4 days.

Alcoa Workhorse TM wheel
Alcoa Wheel Products Europe has developed, together with DaimlerChrysler, a new wheel for the Axor construction vehicle.

New product update
Tyrebay Supplies have been the official distributor for the Kuken KW air tools in Ireland for the past 12 years.

The heart of Andalusia welcomes its first Bandag dealer
Seville, the capital of Andalusia, now has a tyre specialist offering the lowest tyre cost per kilometre to the many fleets that travel the region’s dense road network. Neumáticos Leocadio Alcaide

IMA Safety Information Seminar supported by Semperit
IMWA Safety Information Seminar supported by Semperit: How automotive technology is helping to reduce crash injuries Beaumont Hospital -- Tuesday Evening, March 14, 2006

Forklift Truck Fleet switches to Michelin
Exotic food importer and exporter SPL UK Ltd, based in Oldham, has switched its forklift truck tyre purchasing policy to Michelin following the successful trial of Michelin tyres on its Bosch 2.5 tonne counterbalance truck.

Michelin accreditation for Commercial Tyres
Ashford-based independent retailer Commercial Tyres has become the first truck tyre dealer in the UK to pass a series of stringent quality checks laid down by Michelin Tyre plc.

Crumb Rubber leads the way
At a time when Ireland is being hauled over the coals by the European Union over its commitment to waste management, Crumb Rubber Ireland Ltd is making huge strides in recycling Ireland’s waste tyre mountain. Owners Leo Kerley and Padraig Hand could do a whole lot more if they could lay their hands on more tyres.

Bandag launches a low-profile, long-haul traction product
The new Bandag BDA2 is a real opportunity for long-haul fleet managers who want to improve the return on investment of their low profile traction tyres. A BDA2 retread mirrors the original new tyre in every respect but one: it costs only a fraction!

Bandag launches a heavy-duty traction product
The power generated by the engine of today’s modern trucks need no longer be let down by poor drive tyre performance, even in mixed on/off road and construction applications, tyre manufacture Bandag has claimed.

Michelin creates the ultimate truck tyre set-up
The ultimate truck tyre configuration is currently being shown on Renault Trucks’ new Radiance concept vehicle.

Putting the Tech into garage equipment
Tech Plus Ltd has represented all the leading players in the garage and tyre equipment sector for more than a decade. Managing director Brian O'Neill gave Irish Trucker a tour of the company's impressive showrooms and training school.

Blair chooses Michelin
Blair International, a family-owned international transport company in Ballymena Co Antrim has started to regroove its Michelin tyres and is benefiting from an additional 20 per cent tyre life.

Michelin Accountability at every level for HMT
As part of its tyre management strategy Co Down-based HMT (Shipping) Ltd is using Michelin’s “Four Lives” tyre policy across its entire fleet of 250 trailers and 25 tractor units. This comprehensive service is being managed by ATS Euromaster.

Tyre talk
The Irish Tyre Industry Association was formed in 1998 to unite all sectors of the tyre industry - manufacturers, importers, remoulders, wholesalers, retailers and equipment suppliers under a single 'umbrella'. Chief executive officer, Jack Farrell gave John Loughran an overview of the association's objectives.

Maguire International Transport and Pirelli
Maguire International Transport Ltd based in Ballinode in Co Monaghan has specialised in international refrigerated transport for the past 20 years.

Extended assistance service from Michelin
Michelin is extending its Euro Assist service. The MEA Scheme has assisted thousands of truck drivers over the years, providing call out coverage for tyre related breakdowns in any one of 17 participating European countries.

Fuel Savings is the key to success for Michelin's industry leading energy A2 tyres
With rising fuel costs continuing to put fleet budgets under pressure, Michelin’s Energy A2 range of tyres give Fleet Managers the ideal solution to keep tyre costs to a minimum on long distance routes.

Uniroyal sings in the rain as weather gets wetter
This year saw the launch of the Uniroyal ‘Wet Wet Wet’ outdoor poster campaign.

Michelin's Euro Assist breakdown programme is 'The Best European Tyre Cover available'
Trans European fleet operators Brit European has experienced an exceptional level of service from Michelin’s Euro-Assist breakdown programme in getting their vehicles back on the road following tyre related breakdowns on the continent.

The Modern answer
Our eagle eyed photographer was so taken by the splendid facade of The Modern Tyre Group’s head office at Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh that he paused to take this picture.

Kleber's Dynaxter DR tyre receives 2001 makeover
Kleber tyres, Europe’s sixth best selling tyre range, is set to offer its customers even more outstanding value for money and levels of performance in 2001 with the introduction of its new DYNAXER DR series of tyres.

It's 100% Michelin for Morris Transport
Fitting Michelin Energy A2 tyres to two Scania R124-420 tractor units has produced a massive 13.8% for major fleet operator Morris Transport.

Regrooved Michelin XDA 1 tyres heading for 350,000 kilometres for Bird's Groupage
International hauliers Bird’s Groupage of Oldbury in the West Midlands operate across Europe and Ireland with particular emphasis on long distance routes to Germany delivering groupage.

Michelin regrooving display at Trinity Truck Services one-stop shop open day
A truck type regrooving demonstration by Michelin was a feature of the open day held recently by Trinity Truck Services

Outstanding fuel savings for Gibb's transport from Michelin energy 2 tyres
The considerable fuel savings that Michelin Energy 2 tyres can achieve for hauliers has been clearly demonstrated in a series of tests conducted by Fraserborough based Thomas Gibb Transport in conjunction with Michelin.

Encore extends Michelin's truck tyre service package
Encore is the name of an entirely new service package from Michelin, which meets the demands of the UK commercial vehicle operators.

Michelin's new winter tyre range to combat the most extreme weather conditions
Since the very earliest innovations in tyre technology Michelin has held the position of world leader in the development of products that push back the limits of optimum tyre performance and safety.