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CV SHOW PREVIEW
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Continental Continues Focus on Lowering Driving Costs
ideal for yard shunters in logistic operations. Trials show that Conti Terminal transport tyres can last up to 50 per cent longer than tyres currently used in these applications. The tyre’s excellent wear resistance is provided by a closed shoulder, ensuring more even wear, a wear- resistant compound and the ability to run at higher pressures.
As well as the featured products, Continental will be demonstrating the benefits of the new Conti
Continental Tyres stand at this year’s CV Show will showcase a number of new products aimed at helping fleet operators achieve the lowest overall driving cost.
Central to this are the company’s new Conti Hybrid range, which is being completed this year with the Conti Hybrid 22.5 Drive and Trailer tyres. The Hybrid range is aimed to provide the best balance in mileage and fuel efficiency for a broad range of applications and is particularly important to the UK market with its emphasis on regional driving. These additional sizes follow the 17.5, 19.5 and 22.5, Steer tyres which were launched in 2014. The Hybrid range features a range of technologies designed to optimise mileage performance including a newly designed tread with a two-layer construction (cap base). The larger "plus volume pattern" in the tread
also considerably reduce rolling resistance.
Also new in the Continental range is the ContiRe CityService tyre, a retreaded tyre specially developed for waste and refuse vehicles. The CityService tyre guarantees optimum durability and long service life thanks to an innovative non-directional tread structure and a dual-sided reinforced sidewall. This tyre comes in two types: the HA3 for use on all axle positions and the HD3, which is designed specifically for the drive axle.
Last but not least, is a new radial tyre in Continental’s Speciality range used in ports and harbours on terminal tractors and trailers. Due to its performance characteristics, namely high durability under demanding conditions and good wear resistance, the 300 / 80 22.5 Conti Terminal Transport tyre is also
Industrial Network – a national network of IMI-trained, quality tyre service providers specialising in industrial vehicle tyres.
In addition to Continental’s latest tyre products Continental will be demonstrating the latest developments in the ContiPressureCheck Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, which provides real time tyre pressure and
temperature information, along with alerts to signal pressure loss. According to Commercial Vehicle Marketing Manager Tracey Hyem, this year will see ContiPressureCheck integrated into vehicle telematics systems, which will allow tyre pressure and temperature data to be incorporated seamlessly into their current fleet management systems. Steve Howat, General Manager, Technical Services commented; “At the moment the system provides information on tyre pressures to the driver in his cab, but that’s as far as it goes. We are now working closely with a couple of telematics providers which will allow fleet managers to have instant access to temperature and pressure information covering the whole life of the tyres on their vehicles.”
Tyre Business Solutions to Debut at CV Show 2015
Fleet tyre management specialist Tyre Business Solutions (TBS) has confirmed its debut appearance at the CV Show this April. The Southampton based business delivers bespoke tyre repair and fitting solutions to owned, managed, contract hire and rental fleets of all sizes, on a national basis.
Access to a quality network of more than 850 independent tyre retailers, means TBS can service customers across the whole of the UK and Ireland, providing a full passenger, 4x4/SUV, Commercial Van and TBR tyre management system.
“Although this is our first appearance at the CV Show, we are a well-established business
with a strong track record of working effectively with national and regional fleet customers,” said Nick Diment, General Manager, TBS
“Our business proposition is based on delivering fast, efficient and reliable tyre service at competitive price points, which we believe will prove attractive to potential fleet customers visiting the show.” TBS has developed bespoke software written specifically for the fleet tyre sector, providing outstanding functionality for: Full booking and incident management for each customer service request, be it a breakdown or a pre-arranged service requirement
Booking arrangements confirmed by email and SMS to both the service provider (tyre specialist) and fleet customer Comprehensive tyre management package for all customers, covering authorisation management and central billing
Full reporting, tailored to individual customer’s requirements
All fleets have direct access to the TBS online system and can track transactions in real time. Tyre fitment or repair can be delivered at any of the 850- strong service network; on an emergency roadside callout basis, or same day mobile fitting/repair at home or place of
work.
TBS is part of a group that includes a major tyre wholesaler, adding sourcing expertise for all makes of tyre and distribution to any location in the UK or Ireland.
Nationwide price uniformity and central billing are included as part of all TBS service agreements.
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