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Simplifying tyre choice for infrastructure projects Goodyear has introduced GP-3E, a tyre designed for wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and graders. Typically, such machines are used on major infrastructure projects that have tough cost and timescale targets. As a result of researching operators’ needs, Goodyear has increased the operational versatility …

Developed for the unique needs of the compact wheel loader and small grader machines Incorporating patented SMOOTH GUARD TECHNOLOGY™ Goodyear has launched the new POWERLOAD® line to support the drive for productivity, durability and cost-effective operations of compact wheel loader and small grader machines, which have seen an upsurge in …

Tyre management specialist Direct Tyre Management (DTM) has appointed Leigh Goodland as Managing Director. With 25 years’ experience in commercial transport, logistics and vehicle fleet management, Leigh is ideally qualified to lead the fast-growing company and is upbeat about his new role: “I’m delighted to be appointed as DTM’s Managing …

Freeway Fleet Systems has tied up with Wheely-Safe to integrate wheel security and tyre pressure monitoring into its fleet maintenance platform. The development adds vital intelligence to help improve the safety of vehicles by helping to prevent catastrophic wheel failures and excessive tyre degradation. Wheely-Safe has designed the world’s first …

HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, has announced that its location services are being integrated into the Goodyear Total Mobility one-stop fleet management solution. The solution offers a suite of vehicle-to-fleet operation management tools that are fully customizable. The one-stop fleet management solution combines data from Goodyear’s …

European Tyre Enterprise Ltd (ETEL) today announces that it has agreed the acquisition of Murfitts Industries, the country’s leading tyre recycling company. ETEL, which owns the nationwide wholesale tyre distributor Stapleton’s Tyre Services and the Kwik Fit tyre retail chain, is acquiring 100% ownership of Murfitts Group Ltd, the parent …

The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, has reiterated its advice to the industry on the importance of following proper procedures relating to tyre wear and inflation. This follows the conclusion of a court case in which the Health …

Final-mile fleet sees its tyre life dramatically increase thanks to fitment of Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres In-house trials prove the tyres reduce spend, save admin time and boost sustainability All-season fitments expected to be “hugely advantageous” this winter Belfast-based FJM Logistics will more than halve the number of tyres it …

An action-packed season finale of the 2021 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) saw Giti Tire’s Martin Gibson secure a hard-fought and well-earned third place in the final overall standings. Heading to a Brands Hatch capacity crowd in second place, Gibson secured fourth, second, fifth and third over the first four …

The Giti Genesis retread range has been expanded with the Giti GDR691, a next generation drive axle tyre immediately available in the most prominent size in the UK market, 315/70R22.5. Suitable for regional and urban use, it features a new non-directional pattern and optimised tread block shape for an even …