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CONTRACT WINS Bridgestone has announced the signing of a fleet partnership agreement with Greggs Biomarsh Turn to Vacu-Lug Tyre Management to Aid Compliance Biomarsh Environmental Ltd has joined forces with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres with the commencement of a comprehensive tyre management contract, designed to provide nationwide support and aid compliance throughout the Biomarsh fleet. Operating throughout the United Kingdom, Biomarsh requires a fully- comprehensive tyre management solution that delivers a consistent, Committed to delivering consistent customer satisfaction, Biomarsh invest heavily in equipment designed to allow each of their operatives to perform a fast and efficient service. Vacu-Lug’s tyre management support will only enhance this further, with the Biomarsh team now having access to Vacu-Lug’s VMS Online system, which gives them total visibility of their fleet’s tyre assets and detailed inspection reports. Vacu- vehicle operators per year, boasts an average time of 62 minutes taken from the moment the first call was made to the point at which roadside assistance arrived. These figures struck a chord with Greggs, as did our clear, transparent reporting tools.” Greggs’ fleet manager Chris Pyne said: “We were very impressed with Bridgestone’s approach to our fleet and the want in which they would support us. We were aware of their premium products which are obviously very important to us, but the holistic approach to the maintenance and management of each tyre they provide us with was very impressive.” The Greggs partnership continues Bridgestone’s impressive announcements in recent weeks. Earlier this year, Bridgestone secured a $110m, five-year deal with transport operator FirstGroup, while dairy giants Arla also extended an existing agreement for a further three years, taking their relationship into a 10th consecutive year. Biomarsh Environmental Ltd has partnered-up with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres following the signing of a comprehensive tyre management contract New Magna MA04+Tyres in Service at Southern compliant and dependable supply, service and husbandry policy, nationwide. Vacu-Lug’s ability to manage and handle complex tyre policies and operations is well-known throughout the industry and Biomarsh was attracted to the company’s flexible and forward-thinking approach to tyre management. “With a reputation for delivering flexible solutions which put the operator first, we are confident that Vacu-Lug can provide the solution to our tyre needs and that they have the right products for our waste management fleet.” comments Director, Malcolm Travers. Lug has also recently developed VMS Mobile (an App available on both Android and Apple devices) which summarises each individual vehicle’s tyre and inspection history held online within VMS Online and is an essential tool for vehicle monitoring and compliance control. Both companies are highly committed to the environment. By opting for Vacu-Lug’s retread tyres, Biomarsh will be making savings on the amount of carbon their fleet uses, and therefore decreasing their own carbon footprint. All Vacu-Lug’s rubber waste is recycled by Murfitt’s Industries and used to make sports pitches and children’s playgrounds. Africa Mine Magna Tyres has announced that a leading mining contractor has begun mounting the company’s 27.00R49 MA04+ tyres. This contractor is located in Southern Africa, and is working in a platinum and coal application. The tyres are available in various compounds including; standard, cut- and heat resistant. The customer in question has equipped its dump trucks with the ultra-cut resistant compound for use in a platinum mine and the standard compound for use in a coal-application. Following the good performance of the tyres, both parties are now in consultation to expand the corporation and equip more machines with the company’s offerings. Magna MA04+ is designed and constructed based on the latest Magna Radial Tyre Technology. The high-tech casing reduces heat building inside the tyre which results in lower fuel consumption, higher efficiency, optimised operator comfort and a prolonged service life. Additionally, the tyre offers decent puncture resistance compared to less-durable cross- ply tyres, leading to a low cost price per hour. Magna MA04+ Bridgestone Secures Greggs Fleet Partnership Bridgestone has signed a fleet partnership with Greggs, who cited the Bridgestone Partner network, transparent reporting systems and breakdown response times as key reasons behind the decision. The agreement will see the bakery chain’s entire UK fleet of vehicles fitted on the company’s premium tyres until 2020, with new regional Bridgestone product being fitted to all of Greggs’ commercial vehicles, eventually leading to Bridgestone Bandag retreaded product for the tyres’ second stage of life. Bridgestone’s fleet business development manager Ian Davis said: “Greggs is a household name and to be selected from an extremely competitive tendering process is a great achievement for the team.” Davis added; “the Bridgestone Partner network, which assists more than 35,000 stranded commercial 24 Commercial Tyre Business