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GiTi No. 1 in China CV Tyre Poll
distribution of commercial vehicle tyres within the UK market,” says Matt Smith, Falken’s UK and Ireland director; “We already work with Philip White Tyres to provide truck and bus tyres into the UK and Ireland. Our additional commercial
partnership with Treadsetters will extend our distribution network to supply even more of the customers within the commercial sector on the UK mainland”.
more than 80% of those surveyed while the remainder were transport and corporate managers. All participants provided a comprehensive picture of their attitudes and experiences to allow a direct consumer evaluation of commercial vehicles and component parts. Chris Bloor, General Manager for Giti Tire, added: "As we
continue to expand into new markets, being able to provide high quality products that deliver superior performance is our top priority. Our ultimate goal is to create world class products, services and networks to meet the needs of consumers and increase our brand awareness around the world.”
Commercial Motor World is published every month and has a circulation of 35,000 operators of trucks, vans, buses and trailers.
New MD for ATS Euromaster
ATS Euromaster have announced the appointment of Peter Allen as the company’s new Group Managing
Director. Allen, who was previously Commercial Director of Michelin Canada, replaces Ian Stuart, who retired at the end of May 2013 after seven years in the role.
Stuart, who during the last three years, has overseen a £14 million investment in the ATS Euromaster network, now plans to pursue a number of consultancy projects both within and outside the tyre industry. Allen, 50, and originally from the UK, joined the company in early May and took over as
Group Managing Director on 1 June 2013.
Giti Tire has been named ‘Top Commercial Vehicle Tyre Brand’ in a comprehensive study organised by China’s leading CV magazine. Commercial Motor World’s survey involved live interviews with 110,000 participants within China over a six month period and covered 24 tyre brands. At its conclusion, Giti Tire was given the accolade of a Customer Satisfaction Award.
According to Richard Lyons, managing director – Europe for Giti Tire (pictured above), drivers accounted for
Goodyear the Tyre Choice for Juventus
Truckfest Success for MWSD
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) took orders in excess of £15k and received strong support for its
of Transport and EU Transport Committee on the negative effects of non-circumferential hubs on CV wheels.
wheel safety campaign at Truckfest Peterborough. Immediate sales were supplemented by over 100 leads and requests for information on the company's wheel safety campaign, which has seen managing director John Ellis present to both the Department
Ellis said: "I would class the event as extremely positive, not only in terms of sales and our relationship with end users but also in learning that our wheel safety campaign is gaining momentum at all levels of the market."
Juventus, Italy’s Series A 2012-13 Champions, have kitted out their team coach for summer with Goodyear’s latest Marathon Coach tyres. During the winter, the vehicle
was driven
on Goodyear winter tyres to ensure that the team could get to matches whatever the weather. With no snow or ice to worry about, comfort and reliability were considered to be the most important factors, hence the
choice of Marathon Coach. Goodyear has been the Official Supplier to Juventus since the 2011- 2012 season.
Treadsetters Add Falken Brand
Treadsetters, the Telford-based truck tyre wholesaler, has announced that it will be adding the Falken truck and bus tyre range to its fast expanding brand portfolio. The move, says UK Wholesale Manager Geoff Priest, will allow the company to capitalise on an opening in the market for mid-range commercial tyres.
“The Falken brand”, says Priest
“combines competitive pricing with solid durability and quality and is therefore an attractive proposition to truck and bus companies”.
For Falken UK, meanwhile, the new distribution partnership with Treadsetters marks a strategic move to dramatically increase sales volumes of its commercial tyres.
“Falken is looking to expand its
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