Issue 2
ON E STOP SHOW FOR TYRES AND WO Positive signs for tyre industry economy as exhibitors sign-up for Brityrex 2010 ECI International has confirmed healthy new bookings for the show from a broad cross-section of domestic and international tyre and automotive specialists. Managing director Paul Farrant says: “There’s no doubt that the market in general is feeling more positive about future prospects than it was six months ago. Speaking to many businesses of all sizes in the tyre, equipment and accessories sectors, it’s clear there is a willingness to consider investing in exhibitions and promotion. That confidence is refreshing and bodes well for Brityrex as well as day-to-day business activity.” Among the latest companies to commit to Brityrex Int’10 are Daly Tyres, the Irish distributor that has recently opened a new wholesale division in Stoke-on-Trent. This will concentrate on distribution of Taiwanese brand Kenda. With Brityrex specialising in garage equipment and machinery as well as its core tyre market, the news that the Garage Equipment Association (GEA) has agreed to exhibit further strengthens the show’s appeal. GEA
member and well-known alignment supplier Supertracker will also be at the show. The company is planning to introduce two new aligners at Brityrex, models that will enhance the existing product range, which has sold more than 11,000 wheel aligners in the UK. A new name for Manchester 2010 will be Norbar Torque Tools, the UK-based world leader in the manufacture of torque wrenches, torque multipliers and calibration equipment and services. Chinese manufacturers and wholesalers continue to recognise the sales potential of the UK market, with StarTyre representing no-less than 23 brands. Shandong Wanda Boto will exhibit its ranges of OTR, truck and bus tyres while Zhengxing (wheels) and Ningbo Junda (valves and accessories) are two more newly-confirmed exhibitors. Brityrex International 2010 will again be sponsored by the NTDA, which will hold its popular annual dinner and TAFF Industry Awards alongside the event.
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Pro-Align supports Brityrex 2010 “In the current economic climate the industry needs to pull together, with associations supporting suppliers, suppliers supporting customers and customers supporting suppliers and what a better opportunity than at Brityrex 2010. An ideal springboard event in what we all hope will be the road to recovery year!” This is the view of Pro-Align, who is the latest company to sign up for the show. “For Pro-Align, Brityrex 2007 proved good for business and we certainly look forward to all that Brityrex 2010 promises.” Confirms Pro-Align’s Kathryn Beaurain. Pro-Align have told us that since the last show, interest in the Hunter Imaging Alignment System has been growing significantly, year on year. Hunters latest HawkEye Imaging System offers speed, accuracy and ease of use, which Pro-Align says has always played an important part in its popularity but it is also the low cost of ownership, overall quality and great return on investment that adds to its appeal. Even in a recession! “Wheel Alignment has proved to be a recessionary life line for so many retail businesses. Until the downturn and loss of revenue in some areas, retail tyre businesses hadn’t truly appreciated the income and profit opportunities four wheel alignment offered them. With the right equipment, the right mind set and guidance we have proven our ‘Profitability through Alignment’ campaign was not just sales talk! Confirms Pro-Align’s Kathryn Beaurain. “Now that retail tyre trade is looking at equipment in a different light, - not just as an ‘means to an end’, we hope visitors to Brityrex, will consider the other ‘unique’ wheel servicing business opportunities that Pro-Align and Hunter can offer them. After a period of economic retraction, comes post-recession growth and businesses will certainly be planning for this. Brityrex 2010 is therefore well positioned to provide the showcase of all that is new and innovative as well as providing a great place for networking. www.pro-align.co.uk
Daly Tyres are more than happy to be associated with the upcoming Brityrex exhibition and view this exhibition as the perfect platform to market their business on a European level. They also view Brityrex as the ideal platform for UK and Irish retailers to meet suppliers in all aspects of the tyre trade. This exhibition is on our doorstep. Daly tyres have recently opened a new wholesale division in Stoke on Trent. This facility will specialise in the distribution of Kenda Tires. The relationship that has developed between Kenda and Daly Tyres is very strong. Daly tyres have stated ‘ we view Kenda as a great partnership to our business. Kenda are a very progressive company and their size range is extensive. The most important feature of Kenda is the quality of their tyres, we position Kenda at the high end of the mid range tyres.’ www.dalytyres.com
Clampco UK Ltd was established in 2001 predominantly to deliver exhaust clamps & fittings to the “fast fit” & motor factor markets. Since then we have grown & expanded our product range to over 7,000 lines & believe that we are now a “One Stop Shop” for all you workshop consumables supplies. We recently launched a new Clampco branded tyre consumables package that although extremely keenly priced does not shirk on quality. The range includes wheel balance weights, tyre valves, tyre repair chemicals & tyre repair patches. At Clampco we are always updating & adding to our product range & we keep all of our customers informed of our latest additions via a monthly promotional brochure. We also offer a free next day delivery service on all orders over just £25 so it doesn’t matter how big or small the order you require is, we will get it to you regardless. Clampco…your one stop shop www.clampcouk.ltd.uk
Norbar, the world leader in the field of torque control will be showcasing a comprehensive range of torque wrenches, torque multipliers & calibration equipment and services. These provide accurate and efficient measurement of wheel fastenings and will include: • The Professional Torque Wrenches: Accurate to +/- 3%. Supplied with a calibration certificate to satisfy the requirements of ISO 9000:2000. Available in ‘Automotive’ and ‘Industrial’ versions. • The TruTorque™ Wrenches: Accurate to +/- 3%. Bi-directional torque. Dual scale/N.m only/lbf.ft only. Range from 1-20N.m to 60- 300 N.m. • Handtorque™ torque multipliers. • Pneutorque® air driven torque multipliers. • The TruCheck range of torque testers allows torque wrenches to be checked on site removing the need to send them away to be checked. A global company with a UK manufacturing base in Banbury, Norbar has a UKAS accredited laboratory for torque between 0.05 N.m and 6800 N.m www.norbar.com and on stand 29 at BRITYREX 2010
KRT has been marketing & distributing tyres for the past four decades having become one of the largest independent tyre distributors in the UK and Ireland. Holding an inventory in excess of £10M KRT claims to have the biggest penetration into the market for truck, agricultural, industrial, construction tyres. Their extensive truck tyre stock includes brands such as Bridgestone, Continental, Firestone, KRT’s own brand Kingstone, Kumho & Aeolus. KRT’s success is due to being able to offer a wide range of brands in all fitments, always offering a choice of tyres to suit their customer’s needs, combining quality with competitive pricing. As equally impressive is their agricultural/construction tyre portfolio where brands such as Michelin, Firestone, Taurus, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Trelleborg, Vredestein, Starmaxx, Kingstone & Jetire are stocked in all popular sizes/fitments. A comprehensive range of passenger, van, 4x4 & tubes complete the line up. KRT offer the majority of their customers, either next day/two day delivery throughout the UK, using their own fleet of vehicles, from their eight strategically located sales and distribution centres and now with the newly opened Liverpool (Widnes) location, offering customers an even better service in the North West of England. The highly experienced KRT centre sales-staff, use the latest innovations in computer technology to access stock, advise on pricing and effect a reliable and swift delivery service throughout the UK & Ireland. Customers can also now use KRT’s latest on-line ordering facility. www.krtgroup.com
AIRTEC
Airtec Corporation is a global market leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of digital tyre inflation equipment. We manufacture and supply an extensive range of equipment and accessories for use with various types of industries. Our products are durable, being both weatherproof and vandal resistant. Heavy duty versions of products can even withstand harsh environmental conditions. Retail petroleum forecourts, tyreshops, workshops, lube shops and fleet control are some of our common target markets. Our equipment is designed to be user-friendly and customisable for the convenience of new customers. Products such as our freestanding digital tyre inflator for instance, have won awards for its innovative design. We strive to constantly develop innovative and up to date products to keep up with the trends of the industries. Various accessories and add-ons are also available for further customisation of our products. We will readily provide catalogues and assistance for interested parties. Airtec Corporation aims to deliver unique solutions in Digital Inflation Technology. The strategic positioning of our headquarters in Singapore has enabled us to effectively serve our customers in all corners of the world. We are located at Booth number 49 where we will be displaying our new and upcoming products. For additional information, feel free to visit our website at www.airtecasia.com.
Techking positions itself to be a tire solutions provider. Thanks to its strong engineering sources & integration capacity, Techking offers the most complete radial OTR tire line in China, covering applications for loaders, dozers, ADT’s, rigid dumpers, cranes, ports and underground mining. Techking also invests very heavily in tire management and tire service, aiming to provide long term and sustainable solutions for its users. Techking attaches the greatest importance to product quality through building partnerships with the very best suppliers. Techking sources all its steel cord from Bekaert of Belgium, the natural rubber is sourced from Malaysia or Thailand, only STR or SMR grade and the carbon black only from Cabot, USA. Techking registers its brand in over 200 countries, with more than 40 tire patents. Techking tires have been serving 88 countries, with 10 compounds to explore the most optimal tire performance for different applications. Techking is also a proud supplier to up to 10 large OE manufacturers home & abroad. Thanks to the consistent commitments to the tire industry, Techking brand is winning more and more recognition in many segments of the tire industry. www.techkingtires.com
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Ningbo Junda Auto Parts Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996, and moved to a new plant located in Beilun science & technology zone in 2003. The new plant covers an area of 11,000 square meters, including 8,000 square meters of construction area. The company enjoys convenient transportation and an excellent location. The company belongs to Ningbo Junda Import & Export Co., Ltd., and specializes in manufacturing various tire valves and accessories, which are suitable for passenger cars, bus, trucks and off road vehicles. www.nbjunda.com
J.I.A Sources returns to Brityrex 2010 The UK arm of Haweka the worlds leading independent manufacturer of wheel balancing accessories, are showcasing their comprehensive range of wheel balancer adapters and accessories at Brityrex 2010. Developed using over 40 years of industry experience Haweka products lead the market. The Haweka stand will also feature the companies comprehensive range of Commercial vehicle alignment equipment including the all-new Axis 4000 fully computerised machine. The greatest advantage of the Haweka range is speed. There is no other wheel alignment machine that allows the operator to measure a 2-axle semitrailer tractor in 10 minutes. The Haweka range is able to do this thanks to its patented laser measuring head which is attached to the wheel rim by means of powerful magnetic feet (with additional grab arms for aluminium rims) and the measurement can begin immediately. John Pullin of Haweka (UK) said that in today’s tough economic climate the importance of correct vehicle alignment cannot be over emphasised. Our equipment makes it possible for the commercial vehicle owner / operator to easily and quickly unlock the savings available from reduced fuel consumption and tyre ware. Vehicle operators are very much aware of the importance of alignment and we are finding that more and more tyre dealers are investing in commercial alignment equipment as it provides an additional high revenue stream. www.haweka.co.uk
Prevention is better than Cure Air-Seal Products Ltd for the past nine years has established its premier tyre sealants in the world markets based on technology, which is solely mechanical in action and does not rely on a chemical re-action or glue based additives. Their products are an important part of cost savings programmes for over and off road fleets to achieve the priorities of good tyre management. These are increasing tyre mileage, reducing fuel costs and lowering a tyre’s carbon footprint. The most important of these priorities is maintaining tyre pressures to achieve these objectives linked with greater safety by using their products. Their products are now being purchased by numerous tyre manufacturers, retreaders as well as numerous national and independent tyre dealers. Air Seal Products are confident that tyre distributors will increase their sales and profit margins from the benefits which all customers gain from less expensive downtime and lower operational costs resulting from their technology which cannot be matched by any other tyre sealant. Their products are supported by first class technical service to leading tyre shops at home and overseas. Air Seal Products look forward to meeting visitors at Brityrex 2010 to discuss how they will directly support your business. www.air-sealproducts.com
Beissbarth UK’s managing director Philip Hodges says Brityrex will be a hugely important opportunity for the UK tyre industry to show its best products and do business. We will be showcasing Beissbarth at its finest – leading the world in new technology and launching some superb new wheel balancers and tyre changers. We will be showing new wheel aligners, tyre changers and other new products that we feel tyre dealers should be aware of as real profit centres without an increase in staffing. “There is no doubt that this year will be a testing time but as we continue to extend the choice and scope of products and develop other wheel service projects, we are confident that our brand will maintain its pole position.” Renowned for reliability, top quality and easy use technology the Beissbarth range includes conventional wheel alignment systems, tyre changers, wheel-balancers, brake bleeders, air conditioning service, headlight testers and test lanes. www.beissbarth.co.uk
Local Midlands Company J.I.A. Sources International Ltd, the name behind the NitroRide brand, nitrogen tyre inflation systems within the UK, has announced that they will be exhibiting at the prestigious Brityrex 2010, Manchester. After J.I.A Sources phenomenal success at last years REIFEN MESSE and Automechanika, Germany. J.I.A Sources will be looking at Brityrex to strengthen their name as one of the worlds best known names in Nitrogen Tyre Inflation systems. On display will be the entire range of Premium-Quality equipment for the whole UK market to see, in-addition they will be taking this opportunity to unveil a number of new innovative products which will really turn heads. On the stand will be the prestigious NitroRide systems for bikes, cars and trucks simple to install, compressed air operated on site Nitrogen generator. The complete solution for all your nitrogen needs. To compliment the Nitro-Ride J.I.A. will be demonstrating the time saving, ingenious Auto-fill. Connected to a tyre like any inflator hose, the operator selects the pressure required, and Auto-fill does the rest, over inflating to seat the bead if required, before leaving the tyre at the correct pressure. UK motorcycle enthusiasts will be paying particular interest at the versatile - Bike O Lift, best described as a complete Motorcycle Work Station, and already proving itself indispensable in motorcycle shops across Europe. The unique design allows 360 access and includes wheel free facility. With the ever increasing awareness of tyre pressure and tyre temperature, J.I.A will be showing off their aftermarket Tyre Pressure Monitoring system TPMS, this simple to install unit gives peace of mind to all drivers. So if you intend visiting 2010 Brityrex and appreciate quality equipment and tools, drop by the J.I.A stand and have a chat with William and the team. www.jia-sources.com
Supertracker is once again pleased to be exhibiting at Brityrex International 2010. On show will be their outstanding range of wheel alignment equipment. Supertrackers pedigree goes back to its beginning in 1987. Since then over eleven thousand wheel aligners have been sold. This is way above any other supplier in the UK. These figures prove that that the Supertracker philosophy of, providing equipment that meets the requirements of the industry are correct. This is why all of their products are built to a very high build quality giving outstanding durability are easy to use and understand. This enables the customers to get maximum return on their investment. All of this allows their customers to generate a sound profit margin for their companies. Supertracker aligners are backed by a comprehensive sales and service support network. At Brityrex 2010 Supertracker will be displaying the tried and test product range, alongside these units they will be showing two new aligners that are being developed to enhance their existing successful products. As they always welcome any feedback from their customers to assist in improving their existing aligners plus looking at future developments. From this they have been able to develop these two new aligners to meet the future market requirements of 2010 and beyond. On hand will be Supertracker personnel to give advice on all wheel alignment issues from product upgrade to hands on wheel alignment technical problems. www.supertracker.com
The PRO-FIT and the TRIDENT, the ideal duo for effortless mounting & demounting of low-profile and runflat tyres DQN - DU QUESNE, the Belgian manufacturer of the PRO-FIT tyrechanger, has designed a new, patented tool making the mounting & demounting of the most rigid tyres a walkover: the TRIDENT. This ingenious tool is a help for the PRO-FIT tyre changer, allowing effortless mounting of runflat and low-profile tyres from 10’’ to 23’’ (up to 26” with the +3” optional CLAWS). The combined use of the runflat arm and the TRIDENT refrains the tyre from ‘creeping back’ over the rim when the turntable rotates. On tough, low profile tyres or Runflat, the result is amazing. See the demo-film highlighting how easy it is to de/mount a runflat tyre with the PRO-FIT on our website at www.dqn.be. The PRO-FIT tyre changer is a robust tyre changer made for long-lasting, intensive use. It is a strong and powerful machine; maintenancefriendly, efficient through electromechanical simplicity and highly achieving though fool proof. The PRO-FIT is a product of DQN – DU QUESNE, the Belgian manufacturer and specialist in tyre changers since 1929. Quality and efficiency have given them a worldwide reputation. www.dqn.be
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for Brityrex International‘10 is being organized by Reservation Highway, our specialist conference and exhibition hotel reservation service. Discount rates will be available to all those involved with Brityrex and bookings can be made online with Reservation Highway by visiting: http://www.reservation-highway.co.uk
Established in 2004, Shandong Wanda BOTO Tyre Co., Ltd. is a large scale enterprise focusing on development, production and sales of all steel truck and bus radial tires and radial OTR within the China tire industry. With a very strong technical R&D team focusing on the development of new tire products, the Company has over 2000 employees and 300 million US dollar fixed assets. Shandong Wanda BOTO Tyre Co., Ltd has imported many world advanced production and test equipment from Germany, America, Japan and Holland etc. The company has formed an annual production capacity of 1.5 million units of all steel truck and bus radial tires and 30,000 units of radial OTR. The company has successfully passed through certificates of ISO9001 quality management system, China national C.C.C. and DOT, ECE, G..C.C Imetro and etc. Due to an excellent quality and performance of tires. the company’s BOTO brand tires is very popular in the country and is currently exported to over 90 countries and regions across the world. Shandong Wanda BOTO Tyre Co., Ltd sincerely welcomes friends from home and abroad for export business discussion! www.baotongtyre.com
Zhengxing Wheel Group Co. Ltd., a company specialising in automotive steel wheel production, has foundations in Benxi Liaoning,Chengdu Sichuan,Langfang Hebei, Hefei Anhui, Jiangsu Zhenjiang etc. The Company promotes its products to cover every province in China and exports to more than 60 countries and areas. The total selling income is estimated to be over 5 billion RMB in 2008, thus becomes Top One wheel manufacturers in China. In the future, following the corporate spirit of “harmony innovation and excellence”, the company will be engaged in being one of the biggest wheel manufacturers in the world. Their scale gives them the manufacturing capability that OEM’S demand, plus the flexibility and reliability to meet any challenge. Global reach coupled with local presence ensures that they support their customers wherever they are in the world. www.zxwheel.com
Over the past several years, Star Tyre Group Shanghai Co.,Ltd. (Star Tyre) has clearly established itself as one of the fastest-growing companies in the worldwide wholesale distribution of rubber tyres. Star Tyre's extensive inventory of over twenty-three different popular brands of Chinese tyres has obviously set itself apart from the competition. Star Tyre has strategically aligned itself with those of the leading tyre manufacturers in China. It is undoubtedly one of the greatest advantages. Having already established its own distribution warehouses located separately at Qingdao, Shanghai, Dalian and Tianjin, Star Tyre successfully accumulates a wide range of products at stock in its various premises situated near major international trade seaports. This gives Star Tyre the opportunity to provide faster and more effective delivery to its clientele in any world destination via sea. And one other important point to mention is the Star Tyre's ability to buy products in volume gives Star Tyre a price advantage over the competition, therefore allowing Star Tyre to pass on a better buying price to its customer. If you need a regular supplier of tyre, optimum price/quality ratio, and perfect service, please give us a call, which means a better choice of product for your customer and a better choice of business partner for you! www.tyres-china.com
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