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Torsten Gehrmann has been appointed as Senior Managing Director - Europe.
Krone Approves Ultra-Seal for Easy Rider Tyres
After extensive testing, Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone GmbH has chosen Ultra-Seal as its official tyre sealant liquid supplier for its new Easy Rider tyre series.
The new Easy Rider tyres from Krone are private-labelled premium tyres, developed to cover its complete range of sizes, and are 5-tonne rated. Krone will start filling Easy Rider
tyres with Ultra-Seal as a factory fitted option from its OEM trailer facility in Werlte.
Krone is the first European OEM customer for Ultra-Seal since its European launch in June 2016. DSV, ICTS, Ancotrans and TIP Trailers Sweden, amongst others, are already using Ultra-Seal in their business operations.
Tyre Management Contract Cuts Vehicle Downtime for Fred Sherwood Group
these are very exciting times.”
The extension of the product portfolios in the passenger car, SUV, van, light truck (PCR), heavy truck and bus (TBR) sectors is one key element of Giti Tire’s European strategy. Recently, the company announced that the GT Radial TBR portfolio will be replaced by the flagship Giti brand by the end of 2017. In addition, a targeted expansion of the PCR range, with particular focus on GT Radial, is
ongoing.
Stefan Fischer, Managing Director - Europe for Product Technology and R&D Centre Europe, added: “The European R&D Centre was opened three years ago and many of the GT Radial projects we instigated at that time have come to fruition. In this time, many more developments have commenced, and these will continue to arrive and boost our profile in the European market.”
The Fred Sherwood Group has reported significant improvements in vehicle downtime since selecting Vacu- Lug to manage its fleet tyre requirements. Starting from June 2016,
comprehensive fleet tyre management service, which could cover its diverse vehicle range; including bulk tippers, walking floor trailers, general haulage artics and rigid vehicles. With this
requirement, the web-based VMS (Vacu-Lug Management System) provided the group with full access to tyre-related activities across each of its transport businesses. Additionally, they are supported by Vacu- Lug’s fleet operations department, which delivers assistance across all aspects of tyre management from compliancy through to fitment
Tructyre Appointed as Jempson & Son Provider
The Fred Sherwood Group has been benefitting from the Vacu-Lug Management System
Tructyre are independent tyre management specia lists servicing commercial vehicle fleets of all shapes and sizes. With over 110 employed technicians and service vehicles, operating from 25 depots throughout the southern half of England, Tructyre aim to maximise vehicle uptime through an emphasis on proactive prevention.
deliver high levels of service. Tructyre came highly recommended from other Transport Association members, and after trialling them for 6 months, their service-levels exceeded our expectations. We particularly appreciate their proactive tyre monitoring service. A problem spotted today really does save next weeks’
the contract covers tyre supply and tyre management for all the transport companies within The Fred Sherwood Group, including Bulk Freight (Midlands), F. Sherwood & Sons (Shepshed), George Varney (Bulk Services) and KJ Transport.
“In just four months we have seen improvements in incident response and job turn-around times” says Director, Justin Sherwood, “and in turn, this has increased fleet mobility.” Fred Sherwood switched to Vacu-Lug because the company required a
queries.
Dave Alsop, Vacu-Lug’s Fleet Sales Director, added: “We are thrilled The Fred Sherwood Group has appointed us to look after its tyre requirements. Keeping costs down whilst ensuring compliance and tyre safety is integral to what we do. Our VMS system can deliver real benefits to our customers, who not only have the support of VMS but the backing of our dedicated contract managers and our nationwide service partners too.”
Steve Shingleton,
General Manager
of Strategic Sales
for Tructyre, is
delighted to
announce that
they have been
appointed as the
sole provider to
Rye based John
Jempson & Son
from July 2016
onwards.
Jempson’s are
one of the largest
transport
enterprises in the
South East with a
combined fleet of
over 85 commercial vehicles and 160 trailers. They are currently celebrating their 150th anniversary and remain an independent family run business. Mark Chamberlain, Managing Director said: “We were in the market for a tyre service provider who could
Giti Tire Appoints Torsten Gehrmann to Senior Managing Director - Europe
Jonathan Jempson and Mark Chamberlain with one of their latest MAN 24, 480 TGX Efficientline Euro-6 tractors.
In 2014, he became the Vice President for Europe and Asia to Dura Automotive Systems, and at the beginning of 2016 he became the CEO for Giti Auto.
The move will try to ensure additional
synergies in the strategic development of the company can be maximised, especially in the European tyre market. Gehrmann said: “With our know-how and great global experience we will be able to generate new potential in the value chain. The next phase of the company’s European business operations has a very clear direction and strategy;
breakdown – keeping our fleet operational is critical”.
Shingleton added: “I’m delighted to welcome Jempson’s as a valued customer, we look forward to keeping their fleet mobile for years to come.”
Giti Tire has announced that Torsten Gehrmann has been appointed as Senior Managing Director - Europe. Gehrmann will maintain his role as CEO of Giti Auto Parts Pte Ltd. Gehrmann is an experienced international manager in the automotive business. After starting his career at Continental AG, he joined Giti Tire as General Manager in 2009.
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