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CONTENTS
4 - 10 News
- News from the Commercial Tyre Industry
11 Apps
- The latest apps from Bridgestone and Continental
12 Company News
- Michelin solutions Launches Effitrailer
13 - 14 Company News - The latest news from Sailun and Ventech
15 Retreading
- The RMA Responds to Chinese Dumping Practices
16 - 23 CV Show Preview
24 - 26 Wheel Service Equipment
- Our annual feature on developments in tyre changing, balancing and alignment technologies
28 - 31 Products
32 - 34 Contract Wins - The latest tyre contract successes
Michelin solutions has launched its new Effitrailer programme – Page 12
April once again sees the UK truck and bus industry descend on the NEC – CV Show Preview – Page 16
Patrick O’Connell of the RMA – Retreading – Page 15
Commercial Tyre Business – The New Tyre Information Source for CV Fleets
Tyres represent one of the largest cost areas for the managers of commercial vehicle
fleets. Efficient management of tyre policy can save you thousands in terms of operating
costs. Until now there was now specialist publication dedicated to dealing in-depth
with the subject of tyre management. Commercial Tyre Business is a new quarterly
publication for transport managers and commercial tyre specialists aimed at helping
fleets make the most of the services offered by the commercial tyre sector. In addition to the printed version, Commercial Tyre Business can be accessed in digital format free of charge via our website: www.commercialtyrebusiness.com
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