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EFFITRAILER™ is a quantum leap in trailer fleet management, and offers a previously unseen degree of control over the day-to-day operations of vital road transport assets.
Paul Davey, Commercial Director of Michelin solutions in the UK and Republic of Ireland
We know the direct impact tyre choice and condition has on fuel efficiency – Michelin solutions is focused on unlocking these savings with us.
Scott Mason, Fleet Manager, Chiltern Cold Storage
The EFFITIRES contract is ideal for our business as it gives us absolute confidence that our tyres are being looked after by the experts.
Claire Phelan, Head of Procurement for Hermes UK
This is an entirely new approach to understanding fuel efficiency, and a novel concept in the commercial vehicle sector.
Paul Davey, Commercial Director of Michelin solutions in the UK & Ireland
We’ll then define a contractual commitment based on projected fuel consumption savings and the resources needed to attain them.
Paul Davey, Commercial Director of Michelin solutions in the UK & Ireland
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Michelin solutions on board with McGill’s Buses

15 February 2017McGill’s Buses has signed up to a Michelin solutions tyre management programme for five more years, citing the company’s “fantastic support” as key to its decision to renew. The EFFITIRES™ contract covers 100 per cent of the operator’s more than 400 single- and double-decker buses, and will see Michelin solutions supply, fit and service the operator’s Michelin tyres. Ralph Roberts, Managing Director at McGill’s, says: “We’ve enjoyed fantastic support from Michelin solutions since appointing them to manage our tyres on a pence per kilometre basis in 2010. When the time

Michelin solutions UK management team to lead North European region

20 January 2017Michelin solutions UK Commercial Director Paul Davey and Sales Manager Richard Dale have expanded their roles to include functional support to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, in addition to their existing responsibilities within the UK and Ireland. Davey, who is appointed Michelin solutions Commercial Director North European region, explains: “Michelin solutions has been winning solid business in the Nordic countries by demonstrating the benefits our EFFITIRES™ and EFFITRAILER™ solutions bring to local fleets. “As we move forward in 2017, our UK and Nordic

EFFITRAILER™ system a perfect fit for fashion logistics specialist P&H Contract Services

5 January 2017Road transport and fashion logistics specialist P&H Contract Services is to fit Michelin solutions’ EFFITRAILER™ system to 20 trailers as part of an ongoing fleet renewal, after the telematics package proved “incredibly useful” during a pilot scheme. Michelin solutions’ EFFITRAILER™ system is built upon the installation of dedicated trailer telematics equipment, and includes an on-board datalink, tyre pressure monitoring system, and electronic braking system data analysis. The three-year deal includes the six EFFITRAILER™-equipped Cartwright trailers used in the pilot,

Capper Trading fuels company growth with EFFITIRES™ programme

13 December 2016Fuel and bulk animal feed distribution specialist Capper Trading has signed up its entire fleet to Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ tyre management programme, with the move offering the company’s executives “the freedom to focus on growing our core businesses”. The three-year deal covers the Northern Irish firm’s 36 DAF and Volvo tractor units and rigid trucks, plus a mix of 44 tanker, flatbed, curtainside and tipper trailers – all of which operate from the company’s headquarters in Dungannon, County Tyrone. Capper Trading Managing Director Philip Hill says: “Our fleet

Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ programme a perfect fit for bus operator Rotala

25 October 2016Bus operator Rotala has signed up to Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ tyre management programme, ruling the comprehensive system as just the ticket for its 650 single- and double-deckers. The five-year pence-per-mile contract covers the combined fleet of Rotala’s five subsidiary bus operations: Diamond Bus, Diamond Bus North West, Hallmark Connections, Preston Bus and Wessex Bus, plus a number of smaller companies and local transport firms. Simon Dunn, Rotala’s Chief Executive, says: “Rotala has expanded rapidly, acquiring fleets and operations around the country; as such,

Michelin solutions unveils next-generation EFFITRAILER™ telematics

10 October 2016Michelin solutions has announced a suite of upgrades to its EFFITRAILER™ telematics programme, reaffirming its commitment to helping road transport firms lower their operating costs and increase profitability through trailer fleet optimisation. The dedicated trailer telematics programme’s software was designed to be upgradable from launch, and can now provide three additional system abilities: asset ID, cold-chain management and a remote door opening sensor. With asset ID, operators can quickly identify which EFFITRAILER™-equipped asset is linked to which tractor unit,

Michelin solutions Go-Ahead with EFFITIRES™ extension

27 September 2016A history of superb service and top-notch tyre technology has seen UK transport company Go-Ahead renew a 20-year relationship with Michelin, after agreeing a three-year contract for the continued support of Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ comprehensive tyre management programme. The price-per-mile deal will cover 100 per cent of Go-Ahead’s expanding bus fleet – 4,800 vehicles – operating from more than 50 depots around the country, with the EFFITIRES™ contract offering a combination of outsourced tyre procurement and expert management solutions; helping keep Go-Ahead’s

EFFITIRES™ contract renewal just the ticket for Reading Buses

21 June 2016Reading Buses has agreed a three-year renewal of its EFFITIRES™ tyre management contract with Michelin solutions, trusting in the comprehensive programme to help the operator focus on “delivering excellence in public transport”. The pence-per-mile deal covers Reading Buses’ mix of 181 single- and double-decker buses, all of which operate from the company’s central depot in Great Knollys Street. John Bickerton, Chief Engineer at Reading Buses, says: “We’ve enjoyed the support of Michelin solutions’ expert team for many years now, and have come to regard the company as an

Michelin solutions brings DS Smith into EFFITRAILER™ fold

9 June 2016Paper and corrugated packaging producer DS Smith is the latest company to sign up to Michelin solutions’ newly-launched EFFITRAILER™ telematics programme, fitting the system to 40 single-decker trailers. The EFFITRAILER™ system is built upon the installation of dedicated trailer telematics equipment, featuring a tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic braking system (EBS) data analysis and an on-board datalink. Once installed, the equipment also enables constant geolocation of every EFFITRAILER™-optimised asset in a company’s fleet. Mark Abbey, General Manager, UK

Michelin solutions clocks up three-year EFFITIRES™ renewal at Aspray24

20 May 2016Aspray24 has renewed its EFFITIRES™ contract with Michelin solutions, trusting the comprehensive tyre management programme to “help deliver on the promise our name suggests” – faultless, next-day delivery. The price-per-kilometre deal covers 100 per cent of the company’s 363-strong all-DAF truck fleet which is in operation around the clock, delivering cargoes of all shapes and sizes from its 14 depots nationwide. Ian Barclay, Group Operations Director at Aspray24, says: “Working with Michelin solutions isn’t a typical supplier/customer relationship – the company has taken

EFFITIRES™ efficacy set in stone at Marshalls

6 May 2016Marshalls, the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping products, has signed its 383 road transport assets up to Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ tyre management programme. The price-per-kilometre deal covers 100 per cent of the company’s mixed fleet of 173 DAF, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault and Volvo tractor units and rigid trucks, plus 210 crane-equipped SDC Trailers. Marshalls’ Regional Logistics and Fleet Manager Guy Ripley says: “Michelin has been Marshalls’ preferred tyre supplier for many years, and by ‘embedding’ Michelin solutions within our fleet, through the

Gist named as launch customer for Michelin solutions’ EFFITRAILER™ programme

Press release 05 April 2016Supply chain specialist Gist is aiming to increase its reliability and safety and boost efficiency after signing up as the UK launch customer for Michelin solutions’ new EFFITRAILER™ programme. EFFITRAILER™ centres around the installation of dedicated trailer telematics equipment, featuring an on-board datalink, tyre pressure monitoring system and electronic braking system (EBS) data analysis. Once installed the equipment also enables constant geolocation of every EFFITRAILER™-optimised asset in a company’s fleet. Gist rolled the technology out across 58 tri-

Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ package delivers for Abbey Logistics

Press release 29 March 2016European liquid, bulk powder and palletised road transport specialist Abbey Logistics has signed up its 730 commercial vehicle assets to EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions, describing the tyre management package as “a perfect fit for our operations”. The price-per-vehicle deal covers 100 per cent of the company’s 300-strong fleet of tractor units, which includes 280 DAF and 20 MAN tractors. The company’s mixed fleet of 430 tankers, reefers and curtainside trailers is also covered by the deal, which replaces a transactional agreement. Paul Jamieson, Finance

Kevin Lawton appointed Michelin solutions Bus and Coach Sales Manager

15 March 2016Michelin solutions has appointed Kevin Lawton, 47, as UK and Republic of Ireland Bus and Coach Sales Manager. The veteran Michelin employee assumes the role after a nearly six-year stint as UK Operations Manager, firstly at Michelin Fleet Solutions, before continuing with the same role when Michelin solutions was launched in 2013. The role will see Lawton working closely with Michelin solutions’ customers to ensure an excellent quality of service across the company’s 32,000 contracted bus and coach assets. He will also focus on extending the company’s unique tyre

EFFITIRES™ renewal keeps Lancashire’s Huntapac Produce growing strong

Press release 23 February 2016Vegetable grower, packer and distributor Huntapac Produce has renewed its EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions contract for three years, trusting the tyre management package to help the family-run firm deliver excellent customer service – and fresh produce – all-year-round. The price-per-kilometre (PPK) deal covers 100 per cent of the company’s mixed fleet of 58 Iveco, Scania and Volvo tractor units, plus 63 refrigerated and 41 tipper trailers. Huntapac Produce Fleet Manager John Bell says: “Renewing our EFFITIRES™ contract with Michelin solutions is a no-

EFFITIRES™ contract a tower of strength for Blackpool Transport

Press release 9 February 2016Tourists can ‘pier’ at seaside sights in comfort from Blackpool Transport’s buses thanks to EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions, after the operator agreed a five-year renewal of the comprehensive tyre management programme. The pence-per-mile deal covers Blackpool Transport’s 38 midibuses, 24 full-size single-deck buses and 73 double-deckers, all of which operate from the company’s central depot in Rigby Road. A 10-vehicle ‘reserve fleet’ is also covered under the EFFITIRES™ contract, as are the venerable Leyland Olympian open-topped and Leyland Atlantean AN68

Michelin solutions launches EFFITRAILER™ fleet optimisation programme

14 December 2015Michelin solutions has committed itself to helping road transport firms lower their operating costs, increase profitability and boost efficiency through trailer fleet optimisation, with the launch of EFFITRAILER™ by Michelin solutions. The new offer centres around the installation of dedicated trailer telematics equipment, featuring an on-board datalink, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and electronic braking system (EBS) data analysis. Once installed the equipment enables constant geolocation of every EFFITRAILER™-optimised asset in a company’s fleet. Uniquely

Cool customer Morgan McLernon signs up to EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions

25 November 2015Chilled and frozen food transportation specialist Morgan McLernon has signed up its 530 commercial vehicle assets to EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions, with the Northern Ireland-based company ruling the tyre management package “comprehensive and cost-effective”. The price-per-kilometre (PPK) deal covers the company’s fleet of DAF, MAN, Renault, Scania and Volvo tractor units. The firm’s mixed fleet of Chereau, Gray & Adams, Montracon and Schmitz Cargobull trailers is also covered, as are the company’s rigid trucks. The agreement replaces a previous arrangement which saw

Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ takes a load off haulier Sawyers Transport

30 October 2015Northern Ireland-based haulier Sawyers Transport has signed up to Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ tyre management system. Sawyers Transport expects the comprehensive programme to streamline tyre administration and management for the company’s 550 commercial vehicle assets, and assist the chilled goods specialist in delivering excellent customer service. The price-per-kilometre (PPK) deal will cover the company’s mixed fleet of 300 refrigerated and curtainsided trailers and 250 tractor units, which consists of a mix of MAN, Renault, Scania and Volvo trucks. It replaced a

Michelin solutions’ EFFITIRES™ a dream ticket for National Express

27 August 2015National Express has signed up Michelin solutions to provide a five-year comprehensive tyre management system for its UK fleet – almost 2,000 vehicles – after the company’s EFFITIRES™ by Michelin solutions programme proved ideal for the public transport group’s diverse operations. The price-per-mile deal will cover a mix of single- and double-decker buses, the company’s owned fleet of coaches, and smaller ‘Hotel Hoppa’ vehicles operating around Heathrow airport. A fleet of vehicles ‘airside’ at Gatwick airport assisting with passenger transportation will also continue to

Fully managed tyre policy for Chiltern Cold Storage

7 August 2015Temperature controlled logistics specialist Chiltern Cold Storage is set to improve fleet efficiency after adopting a fully managed tyre contract with Michelin solutions. It marks the first time the company has outsourced tyre management for its 45 trucks and 43 trailers. The EFFITIRES™ contract will see Michelin solutions take care of all Chiltern Cold Storage’s tyre requirements on a price-per-kilometre (PPK) basis for the next three years. This includes fitting the latest generation Michelin tyres, providing detailed management information on tyre performance, carrying

Stagecoach UK Bus agrees new contract with Michelin solutions

11 June 2015Michelin solutions has secured a new two year EFFITIRES™ agreement to supply and manage tyres for Stagecoach UK Bus – representing the largest tyre contract to be awarded this year in the passenger transport sector. The EFFITIRES™ outsourced tyre management deal covers the entire 8,872-strong Stagecoach single and double-deck fleet on a price-per-kilometre (PPK) basis. Sam Greer, Regional Director for Scotland at Stagecoach UK Bus, said: “Michelin solutions uses expert fleet operators who work alongside our garage teams to ensure every tyre is kept in good condition. Our

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