Carlsberg UK has extended its PPK (pence per kilometre) tyre contract with Michelin Fleet Solutions for an additional 12 months, in a deal covering approximately 320 commercial vehicles and 147 urban trailers.
The company has been fitting Michelin tyres since 2007, with PPK ensuring stable pricing on Michelin E-segment regional tyres.
"Working with Michelin Fleet Solutions enables us to fit Michelin tyres across the fleet, but without the up-front capital expenditure of buying the tyres outright," comments Andrew Davis, Carlsberg UK's national fleet engineer.
"We simply pay for our tyre usage on a rolling monthly basis, inclusive of all tyre servicing and maintenance. This means we know precisely what our tyre bill will be, based on how far the fleet has travelled," he continues.
"This policy offers us the best all-round performance, taking into account fuel-efficiency, reliability, environmental impact and total cost of ownership," adds Davis.
"Plus it reduces the amount of time we spend managing our own tyres, and means we benefit from expert tyre husbandry and roadside support, 24/7."
The contract extension means Carlsberg's fleet will continue to follow Michelin's 'Four Lives' policy, which involves re-grooving and remoulding to maximise tyre life.
ATS Euromaster carries out all aspects of tyre service work, including routine tyre safety inspections, fitting replacements, repairs, turning tyres on the rim, twinning and re-grooving.
