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NEWS
AFI Uplift Goes for Gold as Vacu-Lug Retreads Reduce Emissions and Noise
Multi-Language e-jobsheet Integration Appeals to Ten Network
AFI Uplift has renewed its FORS gold accreditation with the assistance of UK retreader Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres. As part of the accreditation, which is centred on improved safety, efficiency and environmental standards, fleet operators are required to demonstrate
vans, which in 2016 equated to 75%,” adds Director Nick Higgins, “
In 2016, the company’s total carbon footprint was 5575 tonnes. However, as a result of specifying Vacu-Lug retreads, the company has been able to reduce this by over 30 tonnes. This
CAM International delivered a presentation on the integration of e-jobsheet with the TiDaeX platform
AFI Uplift has renewed its FORS gold accreditation with the help of Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres.
that appropriate measures have been taken to monitor and, where possible, reduce the noise pollution of their fleet.
AFI Uplift’s decision to opt for Vacu- Lug retread tyres for its delivery and collection vehicles and engineer’s vans has resulted in both C02 savings and noise reduction. “We use a combination of Vacu-Lug new and remould tyres on the steer, drive and trailer axles of our commercial vehicles and the largest contributor to our carbon footprint is our delivery and collection fleet and our engineers’
was achieved by a combination of greater usage of retread tyres, recycling unusable casings and improvements in Vacu-Lug’s production process. Furthermore, Vacu-Lug has also worked with AFI Uplift to reduce their tyre noise emissions to the lowest level, through ensuring that the most appropriate tyres are being used. To this end, they have provided advice regarding the most effective tyres to use, according to the axle and trailer position, to minimise the impact of noise.
The Tyre European Network (TEN) recently attended a presentation by CAM International on the integration options of e-jobsheet with the TiDaeX platform, enabling commercial tyre service work sharing across borders and languages.
Hosted by Tyrenet in Liverpool, the meeting was attended by TEN service partners including Profil from the Netherlands, Top Service Team from Germany, Top Reifen Team from Austria, Dekk Partner from Norway, and Profile Euro Service from Belgium.
The participants were shown the open-architecture, digital tablet based work exchange for truck, bus and van within the context that they can send and receive work amongst themselves as well as with other fleet contract holders and other tyre service dealers
that subscribe to e-jobsheet. The demonstration showed how data shared between connected parties across multi-language and multi- territory applications is helping to shape the future of tyre service work management.
Presenting the e-jobsheet app and TiDaeX web client in German, Kate Neill, said,
“e-jobsheet is universal. The platform supports commissioning, receiving and completing work between third parties such as between TEN members and any number of different tyre service providers. The one system can and will span multiple countries and languages, delivering job data with accuracy and in seconds to connected parties.”
New Goodyear Retreading Guarantee Helps to Save Money and the Environment
Commercial Tyre Business Goes Digital
Commercial Tyre Business is implementing a new digital strategy that aims to develop the online side of the publication covering the digital magazine, website and social media platforms. Publisher, David Wilson commented, “the idea behind this is to deliver a product that covers all bases and enhances advertising value.”
The first element of this strategy focuses on the digital version of Commercial Tyre Business that has always been available for free. However, it is now possible to access the online version without the need to subscribe and log in. Additionally, the online version will provide extra editorial that will not be published in the printed edition.
The second strategic element focuses upon the recently redesigned website. The website’s news blog will be updated daily with articles and pieces for readers to digest.
Finally, the third part of the publication’s online strategy consists of the development of a social media presence predominantly on twitter and Facebook that drives followers through to reading the digital version of the magazine and the Commercial Tyre Business blog. You can find them on Facebook at “Commercial Tyre Business” and on twitter with @CommercialTyreB.
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A new campaign from Goodyear makes retreading even more attractive for commercial vehicle operators. The new guarantee of 100% acceptance of casings, with no visual defects, within Goodyear’s Customer Own Casing (COC) scheme will help fleet operators to reduce their Total Cost of Ownership, while providing peace of mind.
Goodyear’s Multiple Life Concept, which combines both regrooving and retreading; reduces tyre costs by up to 10%, while it increases mileage by up to 25% compared to using two sets of new tyres. Not only that but there are also significant environmental benefits through using fewer materials in the process, and reducing both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions thanks to the extended performance of the retreaded tyre. The benefit of using the COC scheme is that a
vehicle operator mostly knows the full history of the tyres being retreaded. “Accepting more casings from our customers for retreading means one less worry for the vehicle operator. The Goodyear Multiple Life Concept maximizes tyre performance, lowers running costs and improves the CO2 footprint. By incorporating both our Customer Own Casing scheme and eCasing retread management systems, customers can easily reap the many benefits retreading offers,” said Grégory Boucharlat, Director Retread Operations Europe, Middle East and Africa at Goodyear Dunlop. Goodyear´s 100% COC acceptance guarantee is available now until further notice and applies to tyre sizes 295/60R22.5, 295/80R22.5, 315/60R22.5, 315/70R22.5, 315/80R22.5 385/55R22.5 385/65R22.5 and 435/50R19.5.