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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.
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