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NEWS
CV Manufacturing Declines in July, but Exports Remain Steady In 2017
Goodyear has announced that it has come to an agreement to acquire Ventech Systems GmbH
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell 26.1% in July according to figures released recently by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 6,499 vans, trucks, buses and coaches were built in Britain during the month in question, a result of fluctuating fleet
production also saw a decline, with output down 10.9% to 50,281 units. However, production for export stayed steady, rising 5.9% in 2017 with 31,419 units shipped internationally already in 2017 – the vast majority to Europe.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive,
CV Output: Rolling Totals – 2009-2017
buying cycles, which are a natural feature of the market.
British demand eased – with production for the home market down 27.0% – following a significant
business has collaborated with Ventech Systems to integrate its data gathering and analysis capabilities into our fleet management solution,” said Christopher Helsel, Goodyear vice president and chief technology officer. “Feedback from our fleet customers has been excellent, and we view this as an important opportunity to enhance our service and value proposition for customers.”
“Goodyear and Ventech Systems are both companies founded and driven by innovation,” said Andreas Pietsch, Ventech Systems chief operating officer and business manager. “Goodyear’s strong market presence enables additional worldwide growth opportunities for Ventech Systems.
We are excited to support Goodyear’s fleet customers with our unique technology in terms of process optimisation, business efficiency and road safety.”
The acquisition of Ventech Systems will further expand Goodyear Proactive Solutions’ commercial offerings with a closed loop service enabling fleet operators to measure tyre pressure, tread depth and vehicle weight on all their vehicles each time they enter or exit their depot. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter. The business and technology will be integrated into the company’s Goodyear Proactive Solutions business.
said, “With the UK commercial vehicle market stabilising following a long period of strong growth, it is unsurprising to see this reflected in British manufacturing – especially
Kingsway Signs Up
to a Connected Future with Uniserv
Kingsway Tyres, which recently became part of the Lodge Tyre Group, is committing significant investment in CAM technologies in addition to its already sizeable participation in the e- jobsheet tablet platform in order to take advantage of an integrated systems approach which maximises customer interaction and increases business efficiency and accuracy, whilst also housing a dynamic data repository for information dissemination.
The investment incorporates CAM’s UniSerV platform, Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC) and CAMEO systems. The technologies will enable Kingsway to streamline its business functions while leveraging the power of product and transactional data to deliver efficiencies and present incremental business opportunities. Martin O’Brien, managing director of Kingsway Tyres, says, "Data connectivity is key. We decided to go with the commercial service provider’s system of choice, UniSerV, and other CAM technologies, as they are widely known in the industry to provide
scalable, versatile and connected solutions that help tyre businesses adapt to changing environments. Our main business objective is to ensure that we increase efficiencies and profitability, and gain greater control over the customer-facing aspects of our operations."
Mike Allen, managing director of CAM, comments, “These are exciting times for Kingsway and we are confident that CAM can assist in helping the business achieve its future growth and customer service goals by enabling the operator to become more streamlined and efficient through data connection to its key customer and supplier partners.”
UK production of commercial vehicles declines -26.1% to 6,499 units in July 2017
period of growth, with figures echoing trends seen in UK van registration figures. Meanwhile, the volume manufactured for export also fell by 25.3%.
Although less substantial, year-to-date
when considering the impact large fleet orders can have on monthly figures. Looking at the longer-term, we expect volumes to stabilise as the sector continues to benefit from significant international demand.”
Goodyear to Acquire Ventech Systems from Grenzebach Maschinenbau
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that it has agreed to acquire Ventech Systems GmbH, a leader in automated tyre inspection technology, from Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH. Ventech Systems, based in Dorsten, Germany, delivers innovative measuring devices for the vehicle
industry. The company was founded in 2006 and provides a fully- automated tyre inspection system that quickly and easily checks tyre pressure, tread depth and vehicle weight for buses, trucks, cars and other vehicles.
“Over the past three years, our Goodyear Proactive Solutions
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