Suckling Transport has renewed a contract to fit Michelin tyres across its fleet, following an 11% reduction in tyre-related breakdowns since fitting Michelin tyres in 2008.
Tyres & RetreadsNexus Group has created a position of group marketing manager, designed to support growth in the vehicle rental and rental management sectors. The role will be filled by James Daybell, who brings considerable marketing experience across a number of sectors, with particular expertise in the adapted vehicles arena. The company has also appointed John Leigh as non-executive director of business affairs.
People
Federal-Mogul has developed a new material for valve seat inserts that helps manufacturers meet the durability demands of engine downsizing and alternative or high-octane blended fuels.
Engines & Engine PartsFollowing its change of spec for 3.5 tonne home delivery vehicles, from refrigerated van conversions to refrigerated box bodies, Abel & Cole has ordered 45 more of the new specification vehicles.
Refrigeration
Jewson has taken delivery of 37 MAN trucks, as part of its first major contract order from the transport giant.
Rigids
DAF has further strengthened its position in the European truck market, following 2010 sales figures.
Rigids
Trailer and transport equipment builder Oldbury UK has taken over the role of UK and Ireland importer for Cayvol hydraulic chain- and hook-loaders.
Municipal Vehicles
ePower Trucks, which saw sales grow 55% last year, with its electric trucks and utility vehicles, has secured £1million funding package from Yorkshire Bank.
Electric Vehicles
Ashwoods Energy, which supplies batteries and battery management systems to electric and hybrid vehicle producers, has won the regional finals of the Shell Springboard awards.
Electric Vehicles
Bus and coach specialist Optare is reporting orders worth more than £4 million in January, as well as unusually high sales enquiries.
Bus & Coach
As fuel prices rise to an all time high, Harsh is suggesting that its sheeting system for tippers can "put your diesel on a diet".
TippersBearing damage to the fan clutch may occur, due to overheating, potentially resulting in fire. Analysis shows that the bearings exhibit variation in bearing play, and, if there is insufficient bearing play with bearing grease that does not correspond to requirements, the ball bearing overheats. Scorching damage and fire cannot be ruled out. Check the electromagnetic fan clutch, as a precautionary measure, and replace the ball bearing, if necessary. Vehicles affected: WDB9440322K597295 to...
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