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CV SHOW PREVIEW
Aeolus to Highlight Value- Performance Benefits
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Aeolus will use its presence at this year’s CV Show to demonstrate the value/performance proposition offered by the brand to buyers and specifiers of commercial tyres.
The manufacturer will be exhibiting
its full range of truck, bus, coach and van tyres in conjunction with its exclusive UK distributor, Kings Road Tyres (KRT), which has been responsible for sales of the brand since 2004. The CVR range, which includes the flagship Transace AL01
van fitment in 14 sizes, covers the majority of popular light commercial applications.
Tim Bader, KRT’s Group Operations Manager, commented: “Over the past
10 years Aeolus has created a strong name for itself in the commercial tyre sector by creating a distinct price and quality position. We will be reinforcing this great all-round value package to the 19,000 fleet owners
and operators who are expected to visit the CV Show.”
In addition to making tyres that meet UK operator requirements for retreading and regrooving, researchers and tyre designers at AEOLUS have also factored in
qualities such as driver comfort into their latest products. All front wheel truck applications undergo dynamic balance testing and X-ray assessment, before leaving the factory.
overall proposition, which continues to define Bridgestone as a market leader
The Bridgestone Partner network provides a service oriented and experienced, qualified technicians with industry leading response times.
A key component of Bridgestone’s CV Show presence will be the unveiling of one of the first vans in Europe to carry the Bridgestone Partner logo.
Meanwhile, the brand will be taking the opportunity to talk directly to fleets about the additional “Total Tyre
Systems” that Bridgestone utilise in order to minimise downtime and reduce overall costs.
This includes Bridgestone’s unique Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and its Total Tyre Manager software, which provides full visibility of costs and open book reporting. Bridgestone has also opted to showcase its provision of golf products and accessories at the CV Show for a second consecutive year, in an attempt to bring a huge company asset to a new audience, who may not be aware of the strength of the sports range.
Hankook to Unveil New Commercial Tyre Solutions at the CV Show
Hankook will be unveiling several new products and solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April.
Firstly the company says that its continued investment in research and development has led to the increased load index of the SmartFlex AH31, the company’s range of medium to long haul truck tyres for all season purposes, in size 295/80R22.5. The SmartFlex AH31 is specifically designed for the new Euro5 and Euro6 vehicles. The new SmartFlex AH31 295/80R22.5 with the load index of 154M which is suitable for vehicles plated with a front axle weight capacity of 7500kg will be available in the 2nd quarter of 2015.
Hankook’s TL02 trailer tyre in size 295/60R22.5 has also witnessed new and unique developments as it has been adapted for use in the car transporter industry with a load index of 152J = 7100kg. The Alphatread, retreaded tyre range, has also been extended with the addition of the popular size 315/70R22.5 for the Alphatread
R-DH05 which was made available from January 2015.
In addition to the wide range of commercial vehicle tyres on display, Hankook will also be offering visitors the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the UEFA Europa League Final in Warsaw. A special UEFA Europa League inspired game will be on the stand for visitors to come and see and for their chance to win this fantastic prize.
Bridgestone to Intro New Service Network at CV Show
Bridgestone is hoping to build on a hugely beneficial presence at last year’s CV Show with another high profile appearance at the NEC in 2015, where its new service network will be exclusively revealed for the first time.
The company will use an impressively sized exhibition space to officially launch ‘Bridgestone Partner’.
The launch, from April 14 to 16, is not just a rebranding of the existing Truck Point network, but an opportunity to change the focus of the European network to meet the evolving needs of tyre service.
It represents a second consecutive appearance at the CV Show where Bridgestone’s holistic tyre care offering is positioned as an overarching theme rather than a focus on tyre products alone, following last year’s focus on its Total Tyre Care package, where businesses can keep tight control over tyre- related costs.
Bridgestone Europe’s Director Truck & Bus, Commercial Business Unit, Steven De Bock said: “Customer
demands are constantly changing as they continually look to reduce total cost of ownership, so we are meeting this demand head-on by aligning our service network to our Total Tyre Care strategy.
“The quality and profile of the Bridgestone brand is one of our strongest assets, so it makes sense that we incorporate our current service network (Truck Point) under one service umbrella that will be instantaneously recognisable to our end users.”
The Bridgestone Partner network will consist of over 350 Truck Tyre specialists across the UK and Ireland who embrace Bridgestone’s Total Tyre Care approach.
Total Tyre Care allows businesses to keep tight control over their tyre- related costs courtesy of a hat-trick of services.
It has been tailored to meet the needs of every commercial fleet operator and is quite unlike anything else on the market.
The three tyre management pillars: Total Tyre Life, Total Tyre Services and Total Tyre Systems underpin the
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