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NEWS EXTRA
Goodyear are supplying 3,000 trucks in the new Istanbul airport project with Omnitrac II range tyres
DSV Announces Savings on Operational Tyre Costs
After DSV completed its field test of 500 trailers with Ultra-Seal early 2016, the company has now filled 3500 trailers, out of its total fleet of more than 8500 trailers, with Ultra- Seal.
But after filling only about 40% of its fleet, DSV has already seen a significant reduction in tyre costs and overall operational costs. DSV is expecting to complete the filling of
Using 900 fewer tyres with an average price of €300.00 each, Ultra-Seal is claimed to have saved DSV €270,000.00 in Q1 2017. Additionally, the entire DSV fleet suffered from 872 fewer tyre-related incidents in Q1 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. DSV has seen a sizeable reduction in the need to use external breakdown services, because punctures are sealed in tyres
One of the main findings from the field test was the 28% reduction in DSV’s breakdown compared between Q1 of 2016 and Q1 of 2017.
which will cost in excess of 10 billion euros, it will be the world’s largest airport serving 200 million passengers with more than 22,000 employees. Phase 1a, which includes the world's largest airport terminal under one roof, is currently under construction with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2018. Eventually the new airport will boast six runways upon completion of all phases.
The tyres supplied to the trucks, which are mainly four and five axle tippers, are Goodyear Omnitrac II truck tyres for on and off-road service applications like the transport of material on road to construction sites. These comprise Goodyear Omnitrac MSS II steer tyres and
Omnitrac MSD II drive tyres. These tyres feature increased resistance to damage and give extraordinary traction and high mileage performance, which are essential for the challenging conditions of this mega project.
Omnitrac MSS II and MSD II tyres have been developed according to Goodyear’s Max Technology concept. They have been specifically developed for use in mixed service, such as on the airport site, where vehicles operate on unpaved surfaces and on sand. Latest technology materials and design features ensure durability as well as high mileage potential and traction in all conditions, particularly at high temperatures.
all its trailers by 2019. Furthermore, all new trailers that are purchased are equipped with Ultra-Seal right from the factory, so those trailers can also benefit from optimal tyre use. After one year of trailer operation without any maintenance, DSV has experienced a tyre pressure loss of less than 5% on all tyres treated with Ultra-Seal and an average mileage of 180,000 km per tyre on all rear axles, extending tyre life with 38% compared to mileage indications from premium tyre brands.
In Q1 2017, DSV, therefore, replaced 900 fewer worn-out tyres in its operations compared to Q1 2016.
treated with Ultra-Seal, allowing them to maintain their air pressure and to make the trip home to DSV’s own workshops in the Netherlands and in Scandinavia. This keeps the costs associated with repair services to a minimum. In the first Quarter of 2016, DSV suffered from 650 breakdowns, whereas in Q1 2017 DSV experienced 468 breakdowns, accounting for a decrease of 28% in the overall use of external breakdown services. A tyre breakdown costs DSV an average of €528.00, which means that the company saved €96,096.00 in Q1 2017.
Michelin Delivers 18 per cent Tyre Bill Saving for Heron Foods
Independent grocery retailer Heron Foods has cut its annual tyre bill by 18 per cent after adopting a full Michelin tyre policy across its 100-strong fleet of trucks and trailers, under a policy managed by ATS Euromaster. The Humberside firm uses its delivery fleet to complete two rounds of multi- drop deliveries to stores each day, and saw the savings start to add up shortly after switching to Michelin tyres. Each commercial vehicle in the Heron Foods fleet, which consists of a mix of 45 artics and rigid trucks, plus 55 trailers, travels more than 100,000 miles each year. They transport a mix of frozen, chilled and ambient goods to its 252 high street stores across the north of England and the Midlands. Throughout the year, the fleet faces wildly changing weather conditions on its
routes. Travelling predominantly through the M62 corridor, the vehicles can encounter a mix of sunshine, ice, snow or torrential rain.
K arl Dawson, Head of Logistics at Heron Foods, says: “Our trucks cover a serious mileage each year and durable, hard- wearing tyres are proving integral to keeping operating costs low. The move to Michelin rubber has unlocked a more cost-effective tyre policy.” Dawson continues; “Robust tyres are critical to our business. We only have a couple of spare vehicles on any given day so it’s paramount the trucks stay on the road. Many of our stores are in pedestrian zones, meaning that deliveries are strictly timed. If we miss a timed deliver y slot we are forced to wait – and ultimately that translates into lost sales.”
Goodyear Drives Construction of World’s Largest Airport
Goodyear is supplying tyres and support to more than 3,000 construction vehicles currently building the world’s largest airport. In the last year, almost 8,000 Goodyear Omnitrac II range truck tyres for mixed service applications (on and off-road) have been supplied to the trucks working on the 76.5 million square metre site in Turkey, where the New Istanbul Airport is being built.
Support is an essential part of the service to ensure the tyres provide
maximum operational life and reliability, so that the vehicles work unhindered in the hot and rugged conditions. This support is provided by a dedicated Goodyear tyre technician, who is based on site. Part of his function is to ensure the performance of the tyres and optimise the cost per km on the project. Key account management is provided by the Goodyear FleetFirst team.
When all phases of construction of the new airport are completed,
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