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NEWS EXTRA
Rebrand for Bandvulc
Bandvulc Group provides a wide range of services to the logistics industry and, following a strategic look at what it offers, has carried out a rebranding to demonstrate it is ‘More than a tyre’.
With a subtle change to the main logo and new names for Devon Rubber and Bandvulc Tyre Contracts combined with a completely new website, the new
Bandvulc branding will be on display at the CV show.
Patrick O’Connell, MD, comments: “Over the past few years we have seen growth in our activities and have introduced new areas of business such as tyre wholesale and service provision. This new brand launch and awareness campaign builds a strong foundation for future growth and diversification.
manufacturing plant in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. Dura-Bright® Evo along with all ALCOA Wheel products is available through the UK Distributor Tyre-Line ‘ s 50,000sq ft premises in
Daventry , Northants and further details can be viewed via the recently launched , dedicated ALCOA web site at www.tyreline.com or www.aluminium-wheels.co.uk.
Hankook Mourns the Death of Barrie Horrocks
Alcoa Dura-Bright Evo for Increased Payload and Enhanced Sustainability
Hankook Tyre UK have announced the death of their UK Sales Director Barrie Horrocks, who sadly passed away on Wednesday 19th February following his battle with cancer. Barrie forged a long-standing career in the tyre industry that spanned more than 26 years including 12 years’ service with the Hankook Tyre UK sales team. Barrie first joined Hankook Tyre UKinJuly2002asaUK Commercial Sales Manager and was promoted to the UK Sales Director in January 2011. Speaking of the sad news, Tony Lee, Managing Director, commented “We are all truly saddened by the loss of Barrie and offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to his wife Sharon and his family. Barrie was well recognised and respected for his passion and dedication towards Hankook and its rapid growth in the UK. He shall be greatly missed by all here at Hankook and no doubt the loss felt throughout the
industry.” Dave Thorp, Hankook’s UK TBR Sales Manager commented; “It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside Barrie during the years and we are all devastated by this sad news. Barrie’s endless enthusiasm in the workplace saw him become a recognised and respected authority within the company. His knowledge knew no boundaries and I am humbled to have learnt so much from Barrie during the years. I can confidently speak on behalf of the entire team here when I say that we classed him not only as a work colleague but as a friend whom we shall miss dearly.”
Since inventing the forged aluminum wheel, Alcoa has continuously innovated stronger, lighter, and more durable wheels to increase payload and enhance sustainability. Most recently Alcoa has rolled out its most durable, easy-to-maintain commercial truck wheel finish , DURA-BRIGHT ® EVO .
The company launched the first Dura-Bright product in 2003. Three years later, Alcoa’s experts improved the brightness and corrosion performance of the Dura-Bright treatment and introduced Dura-Bright wheels with XBR technology. Alcoa’s scientists have now enhanced the patented Dura-Bright technology with the
maintains all the benefits of its predecessor, the Dura-Bright® wheel with XBR® technology, while taking the wheel’s performance to a new level. The Dura-Bright EVO wheel is 10 times more resistant to corrosion primarily caused by road salts and weather elements. In addition, the wheel is up to three times more resistant to chemicals, including hydrofluoric acid, found in the toughest truck wash cleaning agents. This enables the use of a wider variety of cleaning solutions to simplify maintenance, while preserving the integrity and brightness of the wheel and. The Dura-Bright EVO wheel is therefore Alcoa’s
easiest-to-maintain wheel yet, meaning it can stand up against the harshest weather, road salts, grime and cleaning agents that can corrode and dull standard commercial truck wheels.
The Dura-Bright EVO wheel is now commercially available in Europe,
where the company has already seen significant adoption of its Dura-Bright wheels. Alcoa produces the wheel at its
MWSD Appoint New Business and Marketing Co-Ordinator
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has appointed Kim Blissett to the role of Business and Marketing Coordinator, with a brief to raise the profile of the company’s key industry campaigns with customers.
Reporting to Managing Director John Ellis, she will be tasked with keeping truck and trailer operators abreast of wheel safety activity in the UK and Europe, as well as promoting the Chevron stamp which assists operators in choosing quality steel wheel products while aiding traceability.
In addition she will be responsible for organising
meetings for field sales agents and ensuring all relevant product and campaign literature is available for marketing purposes. Kim has previously worked for MWSD in both marketing and database capacities prior to taking the new position on a full- time basis.
development of Dura-Bright EVO wheels.
Alcoa’s new surface-treated Dura-Bright® EVO wheel
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