Scottish coach operator Wilson’s of Rhu has ordered its first two vehicles from Wrightbus – an 8.8m and a 9.5m StreetLite – with assistance from Transport for Scotland’s Green Bus Fund.
Bus & Coach
Michelin Solutions is launching a new pence-per-kilometre (PPK) tyre management contract, which includes a guarantee on fuel savings – said to be the first of its kind in the industry.
Tyres & Retreads
Delphi AutoParts and Hartridge have together launched an all-makes common rail injector test solution aimed at workshops and general diesel service stations dealing with everything from vans to trucks and buses – with CRIN and heavy duty adaptors available.
Diagnostic Equipment
Registration is now open for the fifth annual IRTE Skills Challenge 2015, which this year takes place on 1—5 June at the S&B Academy in Bristol.
Apprenticeships
Ex Royal Navy MAC Tools franchise holder Paul Thorniley, who sells automotive tools and equipment from his mobile shop, recently bought his second Isuzu 7.5 tonner, after five years faithful service from his first.
Rigids
The CV Show (14–16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham) is for the first time being managed by IRTE Services on behalf of the CV Show partners – the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), RHA (Road Haulage association) and IRTE Services.
CV Show
Giti Tire says it will use CV Show 2015 to launch its latest GT Radial next generation drive-axle tyre, the GDR638 and to highlight the breadth of its tyres portfolio.
Tyres & Retreads
Construction services and waste-management company Smiths (Gloucester) has taken delivery of four, high specification Volvo FH tractor units – the first to bear its new livery.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Cotswolds-based travel firm Henshaw’s Coaches has marked its tenth anniversary by acquiring a new Euro 6 Volvo B11R coach with Jonckheere bodywork.
Bus & Coach
Trailers running gear manufacturer BPW has added hydraulic tipper components supplier Hidromas to its portfolio of products available in the UK.
Tipping Gear
Two AdBlue suppliers have announced their plans for exhibiting at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham).
Euro 6
Grab loader business Fleetwood Grab Services has taken delivery of a 32-tonne Renault Range C, the fourth generation Renault truck to join its six-strong fleet.
Rigids