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rolling resistance, fuel consumption and delivering increased resistance to abrasion.
Lanaway continues: “Thanks to the X Multi T tyres we have been able to keep both our LSTs and standard length trailers on the road for greater periods of time.”
The Michelin shod fleet, which
supports a multi-temperature shared- user network, is made up of approximately 220 tractors and 380 trailers, including the four LSTs which are used for inter-depot trunk runs. Nagel Langdons, part of the Nagel-Group, provides chilled and frozen food distribution and warehousing.
Continental and MAN Strengthen Co-operation
Continental has announced it is strengthening its long-standing partnership with the truck and bus manufacturer Man with the news that Conti EcoPlus tyres from Continental’s Generation 3 truck tyre range are now standard fitment on the fuel efficient long- haul vehicle MAN TGX EfficientLine 2. Furthermore, MAN has also added Conti Hybrid as well as Conti Scandinavia truck tyres in all standard sizes to its original fitment portfolio.
“We have had a long-standing partnership with MAN for many years now,” emphasised Peter Matzke, Head of OE Truck Tires at Continental. “We are very proud that our Conti EcoPlus tyres are
contributing positively to the fuel economy of the new TGX EfficientLine 2 as well as the fact that MAN has adopted our Conti Hybrid and Conti Scandinavia product lines for original fitment on their vehicles.”
The strong partnership of both companies was also demonstrated in late March, when Continental took part in the MAN Trucknology Days with an information booth. With more than 230 vehicles and participants from all over the world, the international event proved to be an ideal platform for customer engagement and in order to present the advantages of the Conti Hybrid product line.
Pirelli Appoints Two New
Fleet Managers
Pirelli has announced the appointment of two new fleet sales managers to its UK truck department. Dean Burrells joins the company to cover the South East whilst Alan Young will be responsible for the North and Scotland.
Burrells has previously been employed by Pirelli UK and now rejoins the company after a 10 year absence. He started as a Fleet Development Manager moving up to national accounts manager UK Truck. “I’m really glad to have returned to Pirelli and take up the exciting prospect of presenting our products to the commercial market in the UK,” commented Burrells. “We have a fantastic range of products supported by our comprehensive online management system, making the life
of the fleet manager easier.”
Alan Young has joined Pirelli after working for other tyre manufacturers, specifically within the truck and haulage sectors. At Pirelli, he will be responsible for developing business with haulage companies and increasing sales to the independent dealer network.

Nagel Langdons Extends
Tyre Mileage Performance
with Michelin
Nagel Langdons has extended the tyre replacement intervals on its four 14.6m longer semi-trailers (LSTs) by more than 80,000 km after moving them onto Michelin’s new X Multi T trailer tyres. Tyrone Lanaway, Engineering Manager at the temperature-controlled logistics specialist says: “We specified the trailers from new in 2012 on Michelin’s previous generation XTE3 trailer tyres and were very pleased with the performance. However, the
new Michelin X Multi T tyres launched last year represent a further leap forward in durability and performance.”
The X Multi T fitments on the business’ LSTs are already exceeding the typical 200,000 km achieved by the XTE3 tyres. Having covered an average of 260,000 km in service, Michelin is projecting they will go on to pass the 300,000 km mark before they need to be removed and returned for retreading.
Key to the durability of the 385/65 R 22.5 X Multi T trailer tyres is the introduction of a new rubber compound called Carbion. Developed exclusively by Michelin, this innovation reduces the tyre’s operating temperature by approximately 6°C, further reducing