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A challenging availability of components and rising prices for raw materials such as natural and synthetic rubber are boosting costs across the market, along with increased freight cost. Most of additional cost will not affect YOHT EMEA customers (Alliance and Galaxy brand). 

Vaculug has announced the promotion of Perry Buckley as Sales & Business Development Director. Perry joined the company in January 2020 as Fleet Business Development Director bringing with him a wealth of experience. 

The Conti CoachRegio tyre has won the XIX Premios Neumático del Año in the bus category, which were recently unveiled. 

Howmet Wheel Systems announces the European roll out of its lightest 22.5” x 11.75” sized wheel with 120mm offset, the newest member of the Ultra ONE family. This latest innovation of the European Alcoa Wheels portfolio is made possible with the breakthrough alloy technology called MagnaForce. 

Vaculug has announced the appointment of Prem Devarajan as the new Chief Sustainability Officer for the company. Devarajan has been promoted internally from Zenises where he has been helping run the Operations of the Group for several years. Prior to Zenises, he helped run Operations for one of India’s largest multinational groups. 

Exmouth-based Adam Brice Tyres, which specialises in mobile tyre fitting services for car, truck, agriculture, earthmover and plant, has gone ‘live’ with e-jobsheet standalone to digitise its business, speeding up work-to-billing processes. 

With its brand name gaining more awareness among tyre service professionals, MARTINS INDUSTRIES looked to further expand its presence in this market by recently launching 17 products in 3 new categories: Tyre Spreaders, Floor Jacks & Accessories and Mounting & Demounting Truck Tyre Tools.  

Part 2 of our bus and coach feature for Commercial Tyre Business welcomed the insight of Andrew French, Michelin’s Director of Services and Solutions for the UK, Ireland and Nordics.

In Part 1 of our Bus Feature for Commercial Tyre Business, Bridgestone’s North Region PSV Operations Manager Justin Mason took some time to discuss the manufacturer’s view of the current state of affairs in the bus market. 

Kleber has launched a new generation of its Topker agricultural tyre range, featuring IF (improved flexion) technology for the first time. The Kleber Topker IF is specifically designed to improve grip, comfort and productivity for high horsepower tractors delivering more than 200hp.