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Independent tyre retailers will be the focus of a membership recruitment drive by the Point S (UK) buying and marketing group at this October’s Brityrex International show in Manchester. Point S (UK) is the recently announced alliance between the powerful French Point S group and UK Tyres, the network of 13 independent retailers which has signed up to become the British arm of the Point S group. Point S currently operates in 20 European countries and has more than 1,900 independently- owned tyre retail outlets in membership and sales of over 11 million tyres per year. “The Point S offer is highly attractive to independent tyre retailers as it gives them the benefits of enormous buying power and national marketing strength without having to compromise the independence which is their greatest strength,” says Charles Sunderland, co-director of UK Tyres and one of the negotiating team that reached the agreement with Point S Development. UK Tyres currently has 13 member companies with a combined total 56 retail outlets but Sunderland is confident that figure will grow quickly towards the 100 member companies targeted over the next 12 months. “Brityrex is the perfect opportunity to take the Point S message into the marketplace and speak to dealers about the benefits it can bring to their businesses. With the added attraction of the NTDA dinner taking place during the show we’re very confident that we will start to make inroads into our membership target as a result of exhibiting in Manchester,” adds Charles Sunderland. Welcoming Point S to the exhibition, Paul Farrant, managing director of show organiser ECI International, says: “This is another great reason for tyre retailers to visit the show. On top of all the new tyre brands, wholesale opportunities, workshop equipment and other services, they now have the opportunity to find out more about a concept that has proved so successful in many parts of Europe.” Manchester Central Exhibition Centre (G-MEX) 5th, 6th, 7th October 2010 For exhibitor/visitor info please contact us today at: [email protected] Tel: + 44 (0) 1892 863888 Fax: + 44 (0) 1892 863828 www.eci-international.com Sponsored by Media Sponsors The magazine for the International Tyre and Wheel Trade Safety Seal Europe along with their UK distributors Parma Industries will be showcasing their innovative products at Brityrex on stand 36J. The major product at the exhibition will be the unique Safety Seal Plus puncture repair system. Widely used in Europe, this simple method allows effective professional puncture repairs which fully conform to TÜV standards as well as BS AU 159f. Tested at speeds up to 320km/h (200mph) this is a super car repair which can effectively replace traditional plug, cement and patch methods. Come and see Safety Seal Plus in action and discover the advantages of this repair system of the future. Also on display will be EasyBalance, an advanced wheel balancing compound which utilises natural forces to keep commercial vehicle wheels in optimum balance. Ideal for buses and coaches as well as trucks, EasyBalance gives a smooth ride for drivers and passengers as well as reducing wear and tear on running components such as bearings, axles etc. A test programme is under way to evaluate potential fuel savings. EasyBalance is a wholly natural product with no negative environmental impact. Altogether a product which is better all round. Prolock - another essential road transport safety product presents a profit opportunity for the tyre industry. This simple but effective wheel nut safety device which prevents wheel detachment is making advances in major UK fleets. A must-have item for tyre companies on commercial contracts. Safety Seal and Parma Industries on stand 36J. Come and see us, explore these product opportunities and enter our prize draw for a magnificent hamper. www.parmagroup.co.uk Gripen Wheels is now all over Europe. Our Head Office is in Sweden. We concentrate on selling OTR Industrial, Crane and Truck Tyres Gripen Wheels started off selling mainly budget brands however over the last few months we have now become multi branded selling premuim along side budget aswell With this in mind Gripen Wheels are now launching our own brand of tyre this will have GRIPEN WHEELS on the side and be in the main OTR sizes first moving into other key areas later on. We will be looking for exclusive agents to sell and promote the brand in there area come to our stand 22A at Brityrex to discuss further. Supplying tyres and wheels for all your earthmoving, industrial and crane needs. www.gripenwheels.com Issue 6 Point S (UK) set for membership recruitment drive at Brityrex International Hofmann Megaplan, the UK’s premier supplier of tyre changers, wheel balancers and associated equipment, will be marking their presence at Brityrex 2010 with a sensational giveaway. The company will be putting up for grabs one of their ‘megamount Smart’ super automatic, ‘lever-less’ tyre changers – approved and recommended for handling run-flat tyres and rims up to 30” in diameter. “Brityrex is always a great show for us”, commented Hofmann Megaplan MD James Boon, “and after a three year break since the last exhibition we wanted to make a real splash at the show, so we decided it would be good for the show as a whole if we gave visitors another big incentive to attend”. The megamount Smart represents the flagship within the Hofmann Megaplan range, and could well represent the future of tyre fitting as a whole in light of the developments within the tyre and wheel industries. Those wishing to enter will need to visit the Hofmann Megaplan stand and complete a basic entry form. The winner will then be selected at the end of the show. Further information on Hofmann Megaplan can be found at www.hofmann-megaplan.co.uk Hofmann Megaplan at Brityrex – Win a Tyre Changer Worth £10k!

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Independent tyre retailers will be the focus of a membership recruitment drive by the Point S(UK) buying and marketing group at this October’s Brityrex International show in Manchester.

Point S (UK) is the recently announced alliance between the powerful French Point S group andUK Tyres, the network of 13 independent retailers which has signed up to become the British armof the Point S group.

Point S currently operates in 20 European countries and has more than 1,900 independently-owned tyre retail outlets in membership and sales of over 11 million tyres per year.

“The Point S offer is highly attractive to independent tyre retailers as it gives them the benefitsof enormous buying power and national marketing strength without having to compromise theindependence which is their greatest strength,” says Charles Sunderland, co-director of UK Tyresand one of the negotiating team that reached the agreement with Point S Development.

UK Tyres currently has 13 member companies with a combined total 56 retail outlets but Sunderland is confident that figure willgrow quickly towards the 100 member companies targeted over the next 12 months.

“Brityrex is the perfect opportunity to take the Point S message into the marketplace and speak to dealers about the benefits it canbring to their businesses. With the added attraction of the NTDA dinner taking place during the show we’re very confident that wewill start to make inroads into our membership target as a result of exhibiting in Manchester,” adds Charles Sunderland.

Welcoming Point S to the exhibition, Paul Farrant, managing director of show organiser ECI International, says: “This is another greatreason for tyre retailers to visit the show. On top of all the new tyre brands, wholesale opportunities, workshop equipment and otherservices, they now have the opportunity to find out more about a concept that has proved so successful in many parts of Europe.”

Manchester Central Exhibition Centre (G-MEX)

5th, 6th, 7th October 2010

For exhibitor/visitor infoplease contact us today at:

[email protected] Tel: + 44 (0) 1892 863888

Fax: + 44 (0) 1892 863828www.eci-international.com

Sponsored by Media Sponsors

The magazine for the International Tyre and Wheel Trade

Safety Seal Europe alongwith their UK distributorsParma Industries will beshowcasing their innovativeproducts at Brityrex on stand36J.

The major product at theexhibition will be the unique Safety Seal Plus puncture repairsystem. Widely used in Europe, this simple method allows effectiveprofessional puncture repairs which fully conform to TÜVstandards as well as BS AU 159f. Tested at speeds up to 320km/h(200mph) this is a super car repair which can effectively replacetraditional plug, cement and patch methods. Come and see SafetySeal Plus in action and discover the advantages of this repairsystem of the future.

Also on display will be EasyBalance, an advanced wheel balancingcompound which utilises natural forces to keep commercial vehiclewheels in optimum balance. Ideal for buses and coaches as well astrucks, EasyBalance gives a smooth ride for drivers and passengersas well as reducing wear and tear on running components such asbearings, axles etc. A test programme is under way to evaluatepotential fuel savings. EasyBalance is a wholly natural product withno negative environmental impact. Altogether a product which isbetter all round.

Prolock - another essential road transport safety productpresents a profit opportunity for the tyre industry. This simple buteffective wheel nut safety device which prevents wheeldetachment is making advances in major UK fleets. A must-haveitem for tyre companies on commercial contracts.

Safety Seal and Parma Industries on stand 36J. Come and seeus, explore these product opportunities and enter our prize drawfor a magnificent hamper.

www.parmagroup.co.uk

Gripen Wheels is now allover Europe. Our HeadOffice is in Sweden.

We concentrate onselling OTR Industrial,Crane and Truck TyresGripen Wheels startedoff selling mainlybudget brandshowever over the lastfew months we havenow become multibranded selling premuimalong side budget aswell

With this in mind Gripen Wheels are nowlaunching our own brand of tyre this will haveGRIPEN WHEELS on the side and be in the mainOTR sizes first moving into other key areas lateron.

We will be looking for exclusive agents to selland promote the brand in there area come to ourstand 22A at Brityrex to discuss further.

Supplying tyres and wheels for all yourearthmoving, industrial and crane needs.

www.gripenwheels.com

Issue 6

Point S (UK) set for membershiprecruitment drive at Brityrex International

Hofmann Megaplan, the UK’s premier supplier of tyrechangers, wheel balancers and associated equipment, willbe marking their presence at Brityrex 2010 with asensational giveaway.

The company will be putting up for grabs one of their‘megamount Smart’ super automatic, ‘lever-less’ tyrechangers – approved and recommended for handling run-flattyres and rims up to 30” in diameter.

“Brityrex is always a great show for us”, commentedHofmann Megaplan MD James Boon, “and after a three yearbreak since the last exhibition we wanted to make a realsplash at the show, so we decided it would be good for theshow as a whole if we gave visitors another big incentive toattend”.

The megamount Smart represents theflagship within the Hofmann Megaplanrange, and could well represent thefuture of tyre fitting as a whole in lightof the developments within the tyreand wheel industries. Those wishingto enter will need to visit theHofmann Megaplan stand andcomplete a basic entry form. Thewinner will then be selected at theend of the show.

Further information on HofmannMegaplan can be found atwww.hofmann-megaplan.co.uk

Hofmann Megaplan at Brityrex –Win a Tyre Changer Worth £10k!

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Recent tests carried out by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) havedemonstrated that vibration exposure for operators using pneumatic torquemultipliers to tighten 100 commercial vehicle wheel nuts was 10 times lower thanwhen traditional impact wrenches are used. The Norbar Pneutorque® PTM-72-1350B and one other multiplier were subjected to lab and field tests by the HSEand both tools confirmed manufacturer claims of low vibration emissions.

The benefits of using torque multipliers over impact wrenches include: • Low vibration levels support health & safety in the workplace by avoiding

occupational risks such as VWF (vibration white finger) also known as HAVS (hand arm vibration syndrome). o The Control of Vibrations at Work Regulations impose a Daily Exposure Action Value (EAV) of 2.5 m/s2, above which employers must introduce controls to eliminate or reduce exposure and provide health surveillance to operators regularly exposed to vibration that exceeds this level. o The Norbar Pneutorque pneumatic torque multiplier does not exceed 2.5 m/s2. This means there is no restriction in its use during the working day.

• Torque multipliers are very much quieter than impact wrenches, so exposure time can be safely increased without the compulsory use of ear defenders. o The Noise at Work Regulations state that it becomes compulsory to wear hearing protection when exposure reaches 90dBA. o A typical impact wrench will reach 90-98dBA when idling and exceed this level when impacting. o The Norbar Pneutorque pneumatic torque multiplier reaches only 83dBA, producing a quieter working environment for the operator and those in the operating vicinity.

• Using impact wrenches requires torque to be checked using a torque wrench and frequently nuts may be over-tightened. A pneumatic torque multiplier undertakes accurate torque tightening in a single process and when fitted with integrated transducer can also be used to measure the applied torque.

• Vibration is also an important element in reducing the life of tools and sockets in commercial vehicle workshops, so using torque multipliers with their low vibration levels can help preserve these components.

Philip Brodey of Norbar Torque Tools, based in Banbury, said that the HSE hadidentified the need for these tests because of the increased use of torque multipliersas an alternative to impact wrenches. “We believe that the tests have shown thevery clear health & safety benefits that using torque multipliers can provide in theworkplace,” he said.

The HSE tests were carried out at the Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) usingthe standard test outlined in ISO/FDIS 28927-2:2008, with declared vibrationemission levels verified according to criteria set by BS EN 12096:1997. Both brakedevice and free running tests were used by the HSL, and the multipliers were alsotrialled in the field at a commercial vehicle fleet maintenance workshop.

www.norbar.com

Four wheel alignment servicing is a growingmarket in the retail tyre sector, and is a ‘highmargin’ service. To ignore its potential meansbusinesses do run the risk of being left behind.

Find out from Pro-Align, just how you can growyour business through Professional Four WheelAlignment. The company are offering visitors on theirstand at Brityrex, a free ‘no obligation’opportunity to discuss their thoughtswith the specialists and are happy to offerguidance and advice, on the best possible directionfor your business.

To support this further Pro-Align will be launching their new concept, at the show,aimed at giving ‘Added value’ and ‘Helping Hand’ to set businesses on the road tosuccess and profit!

Whilst on stand take time to view the highly popular Hunter HawkEye imagingsystems, to suit every level and budget. Providing speed and accuracy ofmeasurement and enabling high throughput, this helps provide excellent return oninvestment.

Debuting at the show, will also be Hunter’s newest and latest DSP700 conventionalsensor system. These ultra modern and lighter versions enable operators to conductrolling compensation. It is so much quicker and easier than jacking compensationmethod and adds further flexibility to the Hunter range.

If you need a hand – Pro-Aligns hand is there!www.pro-align.co.uk

HSE confirms Norbar multiplier’s good vibrations

Pro-Align offers a helping hand for business growth

As well as offering a wide range of toolsand workshop equipment Butts of Bawtry alsooffer a wide range of printing services to offerthe tyre industry.

From banners to posters and forecourtsignage we offer the lot.

Very competitively priced banners from just£30 and pull up showroom banners from£49.99. We offer a very quick turnaroundand fast delivery service.

Check out our website for more details.www.buttsequipment.com

PANG UK will be taking the opportunity at Brityrex to launch a new tyre changerand wheel balancer machine, the likes of which have not been seen in the UK.These will be shown alongside our established range of machines from C.E.M.Band BOXER stables – including the Boxer Super LX24 tyre changer which hasproved to be one of the most reliable and popular machines, with over 1,500 unitssold.

In addition to the above there are new additions to the Pang range of tyre repairmaterials together with other exciting products being shown for the first time.

There will be something for everybody.www.panguk.com

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Located at stand 10, Singapore based Stamford Tyreswill be presenting an extensive selection of theirsignature brand – Sumo Firenza plus alloy wheels fromStamford Sport Wheels (SSW).

Taking centre stage will be the all-new SumoFirenza ST05A ultra high performance tyre which hasbeen specifically designed for the UK and Europeantyre markets with a number of impressive benefitsincluding an asymmetric pattern, improved low noiseand rolling resistance plus high grip levels on wet roadconditions and complies with all the latest Europeanstandards. There are currently 34 size optionsinclusive of 19 and 20 inch.

The Sumo Firenza ST08 high performancetyre will also be on display which is currently being maintained before beingeventually replaced by the ST05A. The ST08 presents 28 sizes from 195/55R15through to 235/60R18. Other products include the ST07 pattern in 60 to 80 seriesprofile in PCR plus the SV053 van and a series of light commercial and truckradial tyres.

There will also be an extensive display of quality alloy wheels from SSW whichare manufactured to a high standard in Thailand. SSW wheels are available in acomprehensive size range from 13 inches up to 26 inches and continue to gainmarket presence in the UK. The Sumo Firenza European sales team will be onhand throughout the show to discuss the complete range in detail.

www.stamfordtyres.com

Majorlift and Compac are combining with a dualstand at the forthcoming Brityrex exhibition.

We will be featuring products manufactured byboth companies which are of particular interestto the tyre industry.

Majorlift products will include 2 tonne capacityjacking beam an essential piece of equipment forMOT testing, and transmission jacks which will contribute to workshop safety.

Compac will be exhibiting a full range of trolley jacks, axle stands and wheeldollies, again with the accent on the tyre shop.

Both companies are well known in the industry for producing high qualityand high tec products.

Majorlift are UK and Ireland distributors for all Compac products.2010 will be a first for both companies to exhibit at this show, and we are

hoping to expand our markets into new business fields.All products manufactured by both companies can be seen on our web site

at www.majorlift.com

The Steel Mate TPMS system monitors your tyre pressure andtemperature. The system displays accurate levels and warnsthe user when levels are abnormal.

TPMS has been fitted to all vehicles in the US since 2006. Itwill become law in 2012 for all cars in Europe, manufacturedafter this date to have a TPMS System installed as standard

Why should you fit a TPMS system today and why is itso important?3 main reasons In a recent survey carried out by a leading Tyre manufacturerin the UK including 5000 drivers, 70% of those tested hadincorrect pressures and 43% had dangerously inflated tyres.

Safety – Saves LivesUnder inflated tyres cause a build up of excessive heat, reducebraking and handling performance. Conversely over inflatedtyres can cause premature wear and reduces grip andhandling. Wrongly inflated tyres can reduce lateral grip, extendbraking distances and increase the chance of a blow out. Eitherway it can be a hazardous situation that can cause lives.

Economy – saves on running costsA 6% PSI drop in pressure can lead to a 10% increase in fuelConsumption. Properly inflated tyres also extend the life of thetread by as much as 35%. This saves you money on both counts.You can save over £170 a year on fuel savings based on 10,000 annual mileage. *See calculator

Environmental Impact – Good for the environmentReducing your motoring costs in the long run has a good effect on the environment with less fuel andless rubber used.

Introducing The Steel Mate TPMS SystemSteel Mate is an Original Equipment supplier to the Automotive Industry.There are currently 2 units available one which incorporates a screen TP – 01 , the other gives warningvia the 12v power supply using cigarette plug style TP- 02. Features of the units areTP-01 – TPMS with 3 colour LCD display • Tpms with colour screen• Long life sensor (6 yrs+)• Visual and audible warning of abnormal tyre pressures &temperatures• Quick/slow leak warning• Stable RF wireless transmission

TP -02 Cigarette style TPMS• Easy to install• Longlife sensor (6yrs +)• Audible and yellow/red LED light warning for abnormal tyre pressures & temperature• Stable RF wireless transmission• Easy set upwww.steel-mate.co.uk

Steel Mate Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

The Sumo Firenza ST05A

Puncturesafe UK have traditionally sold into the high speed vehicle markets because our tyresealant is so technically advanced it has been possible for us to do this without any seriouscompetition.

Because of the high quality and performance of our puncture prevention treatment whichgives a permanent seal for the life of the tyre we were able to win an exclusive contract tosupply Royal Mail Group for their 32,000 vehicle fleet, and when that contract expired it wasquickly renewed with a new contract for a longer period of 3 years.

Puncturesafe UK have identified a gap in the market of slow speed vehicles such asagriculture, grass cutting, materials handling, construction/building, ancillary, military, caravansand trailers, so using the knowledge acquired in the very demanding high speed vehiclemarket we have developed a very effective extra heavy duty “off road” grade that out-performseverything else that is currently available. Knowing that this new market is sensitive to price

because of the cheap ineffective products that have dominated it for so many years, we haveintroduced our new grade at a price so low it will guarantee we will become the market leaderin the shortest possible time.

This new off road grade is supplied in 5 and 20 litre containers with dispensing pumps, plus2 litres boxed for DIY installations.

Why 2 litres? The industry standard “one litre’ is not enough to do an effective job in themajority of applications because of under installing.

Why in a box? The absence of installation figures and full instructions with un-boxedproducts causes’ confusion and uncertainty, leading to incorrectly and under-installed product,which is one of the causes of failure with other sealants. Puncturesafe seals punctures causedby puncturing objects up to 12mm in diameter and because it is water soluble it can easilyand quickly be removed from a tyre. www.puncturesafe.com

Introducing the new Sumo Firenza ST05A UHP pattern

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It just works!

Air-Seal Products Tyre sealants are a majorsolution to tyre management and have beenwell proven over the past ten years. We have anumber of interesting new developments andfleet contracts on the horizon both in the UKand overseas so please come and see us at theshow on stand 36A and learn more. Air-sealProducts are confident that any tyre supplier ormanufacturer will increase their sales and profitmargins by installing our Premium TyreSealants in on the road and off road tyres

The priorities for Air-Seal Products in the tyres of all vehicles are Safety, Quality andPerformance whilst improving our Customer’s Profitability

There is no doubt a correctly maintained tyre is made safer with our quality tyresealant installed. All of our products work using mechanical action and do not relyon glues or other harmful additives to function which means the tyre is fully re-treadable at the end of its life. Our sealants are now fully proven to be an integralpart of all good tyre management programmes by providing a major contribution toroad safety and increased profitability.

Air-Seal Products Tyre Sealants are not just for punctures anymore. www.air-sealproducts.com

With the head office on a five acre site next to JohnLennon airport in Liverpool, offices in Scotland,Ireland and China, Kirkby has been at the forefront oftyre and wheel wholesaling and distribution for 62years. For many years Kirkby Tyres has been associated with the ALLIANCE andDOUBLE COIN brands but is delighted to welcome BKT into the family for OE andAftermarket replacement.

Kirkby Tyres is the sole UK and Eire agents for the extensive range of Allianceagricultural, industrial, forestry and earthmover tyres. Alliance has a provenrecord of quality and performance over many years and are approved and used bymany OE manufacturers in the UK and overseas.

BKT a well established name in the tyre industry, is the new addition to ourrange of core products. They offer a very wide range which covers agricultural,industrial, earthmover, ATV and Turf Care Applications. See us outside or at theBKT stand.

Double Coin radial truck and earthmover tyres are the cornerstone of the Kirkbyactivities in the commercial market. The brand is very well accepted by the trade,fleet and OE customers due to the impressive performance of the tyres and vastrange offered. The whole range is:

• E marked• DOT marked • REACH compliant• S marked• Regroovable• RemouldableFor further information call the National Sales line on: 0870 242 8800

As a regular exhibitor at the Brityrex Show,Southampton based Supertracker will once againbe promoting their position as one of the UK'smost successful and progressive wheelalignment specialist at the event.

As usual the Supertracker stand willpresent an extensive display of its productportfolio but in particular the company willbe introducing its latest innovative SteeringAngle Reset Tool which has beendeveloped in direct response to theindustry's increasing popularity forsteering angle sensors on modernvehicles. This latest Supertrackerproduct allows the user to reset thesensor to the correct wheelalignment settings and ensures thatany stability control electronics tooperate correctly.

This innovative tool also providesa number of additional featuresincluding a service light reset,ABS.EPM electronic hand brake wind back, tyre pressure monitoring sensors and EOBDfault codes for both diesel and petrol engines. The steering angle reset tool is completelyindependent from any wheel aligner and does not have to be connected to a computer.

Trevor Lovesy, Managing Director of Supertracker comments, “We are confident thislatest product in our extensive portfolio will prove very popular as it gives the independentmarket another valuable opportunity to generate even more revenue from a new serviceoption not previously available.”

The Supertracker stand will also provide a comprenhensive display of its in-depthrange of equipment covering all budget levels and technical requirements includingpopular wheel aligners such as the four wheel computer, and laser aligners incorporatingmany impressive features including Bluetooth technology, colour printout and measuringoptions for camber and caster.

The Supertracker team look forward to discussing your requirements in wheel alignerinnovation and demonstrations will be taking place on request.

www.supertracker.com

Supertracker introduces newsteering angle reset tool

The new steering angle reset tool from Supertracker

UK Environmental regulators choose

Brityrex 2010 for major tyre trade campaign

The Environment Agency, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Northern IrelandEnvironment Agency are working together on new legislation affecting the tyre industry.They have chosen Brityrex as a major platform for an important tyre trade campaign toraise awareness about the new legislation covering the chemical make-up of tyres andretread rubber.

With effect from the beginning of January this year new European REACH legislationstates that extender oils shall not be placed on the market, or used for the production oftyres or parts of tyres if they contain more than the threshold limits of PAH (polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbon). The restrictions also apply to the marketing of tyres and treads forretreading.

Some PAHs can be extremely toxic when released into the environment, for example bybeing deposited on road surfaces during use.

Both European manufacturers, importers and retailers need to comply with the newruling; anyone found to be selling tyres containing PAHs above the restricted levels couldbe faced with enforcement proceedings. One of the problems for retailers and wholesalerswill be that there is no visual test to determine the presence of PAH, which means theywill need to be absolutely confident that their tyre suppliers are aware of and meeting thetighter standard.

www.environment-agency.gov.uk

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For many years now, the DQN – DU QUESNE Pro-Fit tyre changer has been a reliable asset tothousands of professionals all around the world whendealing with the dis-/mounting of regular as well asRunFlat or low profile tyres.

Nonetheless, the ongoing evolution in tyretechnology and markets has driven DQN – DU QUESNE to widenits product range with a new model of tyre changer : the Opti-Fit,which will be presented to visitors at Brityrex for its firstappearance in the U.K..

The main strengths of the Opti-Fit are its enhanced structuralrobustness, improving even more its resistance to the tensionsreleased when dismounting the harder and more difficult types oftyres (RunFlat, low profile), as well as the ability totreat even wider tyres.

Moreover, the Opti-Fit has been designed tomake the dismounting operations even easier thanin the past, yet conserving a manual approach tothese operations.

This manual approach to tyre changing hasalways been at the core of the DQN – DUQUESNE’s company philosophy since it wasfounded by Victor du Quesne in 1929, over 80 yearsago.

Francis & Bertrand du Quesne, managers, and Thibaut Derriks, sales manager, willgladly welcome you to their DQN – DU QUESNE booth at Brityrex, (Stand n° 41) andwill be happy to provide you with any additional information regarding the Opti-Fit.They will of course also provide you will full information on all the other DQN – DUQUESNE products, like the new RunFlat arm of the already famous Pro-Fit.

DQN – DU QUESNE, Belgian manufacturers of

tyre changers.

Since 1929, the family owned company DQNhas been developping revolutionary tyre

changers for the tyre professionals. We haveachieved international fame thanks to thesimplicity, quality, reliability and versatilityof our machines.

www.dqn.be

Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT), a leading manufacturer of “Off Highway Tyres” fromIndia, has 3 manufacturing plants with a production capacity in excess of 130,000 MTper annum.

BKT invests 3-5% of its annual turnover in R&D to maintain high quality standards,an important element for achieving consistent high growth in business volumes. As aresult, today, BKT offers an exhaustive range comprising over 1800 SKU’s.

BKT product range includes tyres for Agriculture, Industrial, Earthmover,Construction, Lawn & Garden and ATV applications.

BKT’s “AGRIMAX” branded Radial Tractor tyres have been widely accepted as a highquality product and being proudly fitted on world class OEM’s.

BKT has launched “EARTHMAX” branded “All Steel OTR Radial” tyres and becameFirst Indian Company to produce “OTR Radial” tyres.

BKT has been growing its business in United Kingdom significantly in recent yearsand an ambitious marketing plan has been drawn up to accelerate this growth.

BKT products are sold in over 110 countries through its dedicated distributors.Our recently launched products/segments are:Agrimax Fortis, Agrimax RT 657, Agrimax Teris, Road Max FL 690, Multi Max MPT

513, Road Max FL 693, Agrimax RT 945/955, ForestechBKT products are available with M/s. R.H.Claydon Ltd and M/s. Kirkby Tyres &

Wheels Ltd in United Kingdom.Kindly log on to www.bkt-tires.com to understand more about BKT

Beissbarth GmbH, a Bosch Group Company, have been manufacturers of highprecision measurement devices for car manufacturers and repair garages since 1899,delivering to a worldwide market. Besides its core business fields of wheel alignmentand brake testing, Beissbarth also markets tyre changers, wheel balancers and ACservice units.

Beissbarth UK Ltd has been at the leading edge of delivering high quality productas well as an industry leading service back up since its entry into the UK in 1997. Thecompany prides itself as being recognised as a leading light in the automotiveequipment industry, borne by the many accolades and awards received over manyyears.

Beissbarth is integrated into the Bosch Diagnostics Business Unit of the AutomotiveAftermarket Business Division. This has given access to the enormous potential ofusing the world renowned Bosch KTS system in conjunction with their wheelalignment range, a must as many vehicles on the road even today require a diagnostictool to be plugged into the vehicles EOBD socket during a wheel alignment set-up.

For your chance to be the first to get their hands on Beissbarth's New Generationof wheel service equipment, come and see us at Brityrex in October. Our technicalsales team will be available to answer questions and give demonstrations on tyrechangers, wheel balancers/aligners as well as the new A/Ccellence AC service units.

www.beissbarth.co.uk

Tyresensors.com is a one stop shop for everything TPMS and is part of PerformanceWheels Limited, an importer and distributor of alloy wheels. Tyresensors.com stock allOE sensors and service kits for vehicles with factory-fitted TPMS. They also stock theequipment needed to fit or remove sensors, and to reset or activate them.

From 2012 all new vehicles in the EU will be required by law to be fitted with tyresensors, which will fundamentally change Tyrebay procedures. Sensors will need to betested prior to removing tyres, and tested again afterwards, as the sensors need to beserviced each time a tyre is removed.

Tyresensors.com are the official UK distributors of ATEQ Tyre Pressure Sensor triggertools, which are designed to test sensors and download the sensor data to the vehicle’sECU.

ATEQ trigger tools are used in over 260 OEM car plants worldwide. ATEQ are theworld leaders in TPMS trigger technology. They are the perfect tools for the Tyrebay,inexpensive, easy to use, durable and fully updateable as new sensors come to themarket.

Visit the Tyresensors.com staff at Stand 71D to arrange a demo of an ATEQ unit or toassess your company’s TPMS requirements.

www.tyresensors.com

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