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James Armstrong appointed as Managing Director of Scania (Great Britain) Limited Scania (Great Britain) Limited has appointed James Armstrong as its new Managing Director. He will succeed Martin Hay who leaves the business at the end of June. James will officially take up this post on 1 July 2021. James has a wealth of knowledge and experience in working for Scania. He is currently Managing Director of Scania CER (Central Europe Region). Based in Prague, he oversees operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
2021 is set to see developments in the Renault Trucks long-haul (T) and construction (C and K) ranges, in terms of comfort, safety and productivity.
Prior to this he was Managing Director for Scania in South East Asia, where he was based in Kuala Lumpar. Before this role, James was Services Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited. James says, “I am pleased to be coming back to the UK to take up the role of Managing Director. The UK business is one of the largest Scania operations and is very successful and I intend to continue to lead this operation to further success, working closely to support our customers, our colleagues and our Independent network. “I spent several years in the UK as Services Director, so I look forward to connecting with former colleagues and observing how the business has continued to transform. Scania
James Armstrong.
(Great Britain) Limited has an important agenda ahead with a key focus on sustainability, investing in electrification and driving the shift towards offering more sustainable transport solutions.”
Dunlop steer tyre launched to support versatile commercial operations Dunlop has introduced the SP346+ steer tyre for fleets and hauliers who demand a wide variety of performances in all on-road applications. The Dunlop SP346+ features a range of technologies designed to achieve high mileage, robust durability and improved fuel efficiency or low energy consumption for electric vehicles. It offers advanced winter grip, truly making it a tyre for all seasons and all purposes. For many fleets, choosing specific long haul, regional haul or urban tyres is the best way to maximise efficiency. But for trucks that have a varied life, mixing short haul urban deliveries and highway running, a multi-tasking tyre is needed. That’s where the Dunlop SP346+ offers a solution. Dunlop has worked on optimising the tread pattern to ensure even contact pressure distribution and shoulder robustness. This increases resistance to damage and wear, offering a high mileage and long service life under severe conditions. Stop-start urban use can place extreme demands on steer tyres designed for long-haul use. The flexibility of the SP346+ gives it a durability advantage. The tread pattern features stiffeners that act as rib connectors and reduce the slip of the shoulder ribs when steering, improving wear resistance. The new Dunlop SP346+ carries the Three Peak Mountain SnowFlake (3PMSF) symbol. This acts as a passport to pan-European all-weather transportation as regulations require 3PMSF marked tyres in winter. This ensures the SP346+ is compliant across Europe, irrespective of local legal requirements. This all-weather capability comes from the high density zig-zag sipes and grooves. Having a high number of sipes creates more biting edges, improving traction, and their innovative interlocking design increases the tread stiffness. This technology provides the high mileage potential of a low-rolling resistance tread pattern but with the flexibility to achieve high levels of traction and winter mobility. “Dunlop SP346+ features a compelling combination of versatility, a robust design with very good mileage and the added benefit of 3PMSF marking. It is a true multi-task steer tyre for all on-road applications,” says Maciej Szymanski, Marketing Director for Commercial Europe. The Dunlop SP346+ 315/70 R 22.5 HL steer tyre is launched now and the 315/60 R 22.5 HL will be available by the end of the year. Both are compatible with Dunlop’s wide on-road range including the SP446 drive and SP246 trailer fitments.
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Evolution of Renault Trucks Revealed in Euro Truck Simulator
For the first time in the HGV sector, the French manufacturer is presenting its trucks in the Euro Truck Simulator 2 video game and offering a virtual driving experience. The exterior design, driving position and cab layout will all be upgraded and everything can be tested virtually in the game. To do this, all you have to do is log on to the Euro Truck Simulator 2 PC game, enjoyed by more than 9 million players worldwide, or share the driving experiences of other players using the hashtag #renaulttrucksevolution on social networks.
Pall-Ex Group raises over £10,000 for Combat Stress Pall-Ex Group has raised over £10,000 for Combat Stress, the veterans’ mental health charity, during its March in March challenge. The team, made up of Pall-Ex Group staff and members, completed the annual challenge which tasks participants to march, run or walk a minimum of 10 miles during March. Combat Stress is Pall-Ex’s charity partner and the money raised by the Group will support the charity in its life-saving work, supporting veterans with complex mental health problems including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Overall, the 19 team members raised over £5,000 during the month and the Group then matched this figure, taking the total to beyond £10,000.
