Manchester Central Exhibition Centre (G-MEX)

5th, 6th, 7th October 2010

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Positive signs for tyre industry economyas exhibitors sign-up for Brityrex 2010

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“In the current economic climate the industry needs to pull together, withassociations supporting suppliers, suppliers supporting customers and customerssupporting suppliers and what a better opportunity than at Brityrex 2010. An idealspringboard event in what we all hope will be the road to recovery year!” This isthe view of Pro-Align, who is the latest company to sign up for the show.

“For Pro-Align, Brityrex 2007 proved good for business and we certainly lookforward to all that Brityrex 2010 promises.” Confirms Pro-Align’s KathrynBeaurain. Pro-Align have told us that since the last show, interest in the HunterImaging Alignment System has been growing significantly, year on year. Hunters latest HawkEye Imaging System offersspeed, accuracy and ease of use, which Pro-Align says has always played an important part in its popularity but it is alsothe low cost of ownership, overall quality and great return on investment that adds to its appeal. Even in a recession! “WheelAlignment has proved to be a recessionary life line for so many retail businesses. Until the downturn and loss of revenue insome areas, retail tyre businesses hadn’t truly appreciated the income and profit opportunities four wheel alignment offeredthem. With the right equipment, the right mind set and guidance we have proven our ‘Profitability through Alignment’campaign was not just sales talk! Confirms Pro-Align’s Kathryn Beaurain.

“Now that retail tyre trade is looking at equipment in a different light, - not just as an ‘means to an end’, we hope visitorsto Brityrex, will consider the other ‘unique’ wheel servicing business opportunities that Pro-Align and Hunter can offer them.

After a period of economic retraction, comes post-recession growth and businesses will certainly be planning for this.Brityrex 2010 is therefore well positioned to provide the showcase of all that is new and innovative as well as providing agreat place for networking.

www.pro-align.co.uk

Pro-Align supports Brityrex 2010

Daly Tyres are more than happy to be associated withthe upcoming Brityrex exhibition and view this exhibitionas the perfect platform to market their business on aEuropean level. They also view Brityrex as the idealplatform for UK and Irish retailers to meet suppliers in allaspects of the tyre trade. This exhibition is on ourdoorstep.

Daly tyres have recently opened a new wholesaledivision in Stoke on Trent. This facility will specialise in thedistribution of Kenda Tires. The relationship that hasdeveloped between Kenda and Daly Tyres is very strong.Daly tyres have stated ‘ we view Kenda as a greatpartnership to our business. Kenda are a very progressivecompany and their size range is extensive. The mostimportant feature of Kenda is the quality of their tyres, weposition Kenda at the high end of the mid range tyres.’

www.dalytyres.com

ECI International has confirmed healthy new bookings forthe show from a broad cross-section of domestic andinternational tyre and automotive specialists. Managingdirector Paul Farrant says: “There’s no doubt that the marketin general is feeling more positive about future prospectsthan it was six months ago. Speaking to many businesses ofall sizes in the tyre, equipment and accessories sectors, it’sclear there is a willingness to consider investing in exhibitionsand promotion. That confidence is refreshing and bodes wellfor Brityrex as well as day-to-day business activity.”

Among the latest companies to commit to Brityrex Int’10are Daly Tyres, the Irish distributor that has recentlyopened a new wholesale division in Stoke-on-Trent. Thiswill concentrate on distribution of Taiwanese brand Kenda.

With Brityrex specialising in garage equipment andmachinery as well as its core tyre market, the news thatthe Garage Equipment Association (GEA) has agreed toexhibit further strengthens the show’s appeal. GEA

member and well-known alignment supplier Supertrackerwill also be at the show. The company is planning tointroduce two new aligners at Brityrex, models that willenhance the existing product range, which has sold morethan 11,000 wheel aligners in the UK.

A new name for Manchester 2010 will be Norbar TorqueTools, the UK-based world leader in the manufacture oftorque wrenches, torque multipliers and calibrationequipment and services.

Chinese manufacturers and wholesalers continue torecognise the sales potential of the UK market, with Star-Tyre representing no-less than 23 brands. Shandong WandaBoto will exhibit its ranges of OTR, truck and bus tyres whileZhengxing (wheels) and Ningbo Junda (valves andaccessories) are two more newly-confirmed exhibitors.

Brityrex International 2010 will again be sponsored by theNTDA, which will hold its popular annual dinner and TAFFIndustry Awards alongside the event.

Ningbo Junda Auto Parts IndustryCo., Ltd. was founded in 1996, andmoved to a new plant located in Beilunscience & technology zone in 2003.The new plant covers an area of11,000 square meters, including8,000 square meters of constructionarea.

The company enjoys convenienttransportation and an excellentlocation. The company belongs toNingbo Junda Import & Export Co., Ltd.,and specializes in manufacturingvarious tire valves and accessories,which are suitable for passenger cars,bus, trucks and off road vehicles.

www.nbjunda.com

Norbar, the world leader in the field oftorque control will be showcasing acomprehensive range of torque wrenches,torque multipliers & calibration equipment andservices. These provide accurate and efficientmeasurement of wheel fastenings and willinclude:• The Professional Torque Wrenches: Accurate to +/- 3%. Supplied with a

calibration certificate to satisfy the requirements of ISO 9000:2000. Available in ‘Automotive’ and ‘Industrial’ versions.

• The TruTorque™ Wrenches: Accurate to +/- 3%. Bi-directional torque. Dual scale/N.m only/lbf.ft only. Range from 1-20N.m to 60- 300 N.m.

• Handtorque™ torque multipliers.• Pneutorque® air driven torque multipliers. • The TruCheck range of torque testers allows torque wrenches to be checked

on site removing the need to send them away to be checked.A global company with a UK manufacturing base in Banbury, Norbar has a UKAS

accredited laboratory for torque between 0.05 N.m and 6800 N.m

www.norbar.com and on stand 29 at BRITYREX 2010

Clampco UK Ltd was established in 2001 predominantly to deliver exhaustclamps & fittings to the “fast fit” & motor factor markets. Since then we have grown& expanded our product range to over 7,000 lines & believe that we are now a “OneStop Shop” for all you workshop consumables supplies.

We recently launched a new Clampco branded tyre consumables package thatalthough extremely keenly priced does not shirk on quality. The range includeswheel balance weights, tyre valves, tyre repair chemicals & tyre repair patches.

At Clampco we are always updating & adding to our product range & we keep allof our customers informed of our latest additions via a monthly promotionalbrochure. We also offer a free next day delivery service on all orders over just £25so it doesn’t matter how big or small the order you require is, we will get it to youregardless.

Clampco…your one stop shopwww.clampcouk.ltd.uk

KRT has been marketing & distributingtyres for the past four decades havingbecome one of the largest independenttyre distributors in the UK and Ireland.

Holding an inventory in excess of £10MKRT claims to have the biggestpenetration into the market for truck,agricultural, industrial, construction tyres.

Their extensive truck tyre stock includesbrands such as Bridgestone, Continental, Firestone, KRT’s own brand Kingstone,Kumho & Aeolus. KRT’s success is due to being able to offer a wide range of brandsin all fitments, always offering a choice of tyres to suit their customer’s needs,combining quality with competitive pricing.

As equally impressive is their agricultural/construction tyre portfolio where brandssuch as Michelin, Firestone, Taurus, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Trelleborg, Vredestein,Starmaxx, Kingstone & Jetire are stocked in all popular sizes/fitments. Acomprehensive range of passenger, van, 4x4 & tubes complete the line up.

KRT offer the majority of their customers, either next day/two day deliverythroughout the UK, using their own fleet of vehicles, from their eight strategicallylocated sales and distribution centres and now with the newly opened Liverpool(Widnes) location, offering customers an even better service in the North West ofEngland.

The highly experienced KRT centre sales-staff, use the latest innovations incomputer technology to access stock, advise on pricing and effect a reliable andswift delivery service throughout the UK & Ireland. Customers can also now useKRT’s latest on-line ordering facility. www.krtgroup.com

AIRTECC O R P O R A T I O N

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Airtec Corporation is a global market leader in the manufacture,marketing and distribution of digital tyre inflation equipment.

We manufacture and supply an extensive range of equipmentand accessories for use with various types of industries. Ourproducts are durable, being both weatherproof and vandal resistant. Heavy duty versions of products can even withstandharsh environmental conditions. Retail petroleum forecourts,tyreshops, workshops, lube shops and fleet control are some of ourcommon target markets.

Our equipment is designed to be user-friendly and customisablefor the convenience of new customers. Products such as ourfreestanding digital tyre inflator for instance, have won awardsfor its innovative design. We strive to constantly develop innovativeand up to date products to keep up with the trends of the industries.

Various accessories and add-ons are also available for furthercustomisation of our products. We will readily provide cataloguesand assistance for interested parties.

Airtec Corporation aims to deliver unique solutions in DigitalInflation Technology. The strategic positioning of our headquartersin Singapore has enabled us to effectively serve our customers in all corners of the world.

We are located at Booth number 49 where we will be displayingour new and upcoming products.

For additional information, feel free to visit our websiteat www.airtecasia.com.

Techking positions itself to be a tire solutions provider. Thanks to its strongengineering sources & integration capacity, Techking offers the most completeradial OTR tire line in China, covering applications for loaders, dozers, ADT’s, rigiddumpers, cranes, ports and underground mining. Techking also invests very heavilyin tire management and tire service, aiming to provide long term and sustainablesolutions for its users.

Techking attaches the greatest importance to product quality through buildingpartnerships with the very best suppliers. Techking sources all its steel cord fromBekaert of Belgium, the natural rubber is sourced fromMalaysia or Thailand, only STR or SMR grade andthe carbon black only from Cabot, USA.

Techking registers its brand in over 200countries, with more than 40 tire patents.Techking tires have been serving 88 countries,with 10 compounds to explore the most optimaltire performance for different applications.Techking is also a proud supplier to up to 10large OE manufacturers home & abroad.

Thanks to the consistent commitments to thetire industry, Techking brand is winning more andmore recognition in many segments of the tireindustry.

www.techkingtires.com

Local Midlands Company J.I.A. SourcesInternational Ltd, the name behind the NitroRidebrand, nitrogen tyre inflation systems within the UK,has announced that they will be exhibiting at theprestigious Brityrex 2010, Manchester.

After J.I.A Sources phenomenal success at lastyears REIFEN MESSE and Automechanika, Germany.J.I.A Sources will be looking at Brityrex to strengthentheir name as one of the worlds best known namesin Nitrogen Tyre Inflation systems. On display will bethe entire range of Premium-Quality equipment forthe whole UK market to see, in-addition they will be taking this opportunity to unveila number of new innovative products which will really turn heads.

On the stand will be the prestigious NitroRide systems for bikes, cars and truckssimple to install, compressed air operated on site Nitrogen generator. The completesolution for all your nitrogen needs.

To compliment the Nitro-Ride J.I.A. will be demonstrating the time saving,ingenious Auto-fill. Connected to a tyre like any inflator hose, the operator selectsthe pressure required, and Auto-fill does the rest, over inflating to seat the bead ifrequired, before leaving the tyre at the correct pressure.

UK motorcycle enthusiasts will be paying particular interest at the versatile - BikeO Lift, best described as a complete Motorcycle Work Station, and already provingitself indispensable in motorcycle shops across Europe. The unique design allows360 access and includes wheel free facility.

With the ever increasing awareness of tyre pressure and tyre temperature, J.I.Awill be showing off their aftermarket Tyre Pressure Monitoring system TPMS, thissimple to install unit gives peace of mind to all drivers.

So if you intend visiting 2010 Brityrex and appreciate quality equipment and tools,drop by the J.I.A stand and have a chat with William and the team.

www.jia-sources.com

Supertracker is once again pleased to be exhibiting at Brityrex International2010. On show will be their outstanding range of wheel alignment equipment.Supertrackers pedigree goes back to its beginning in 1987. Since then over eleventhousand wheel aligners have been sold. This is way above any other supplier inthe UK. These figures prove that that the Supertracker philosophy of, providingequipment that meets the requirements of the industry are correct.

This is why all of their products are built to a very high build quality givingoutstanding durability are easy to use and understand. This enables the customersto get maximum return on their investment. All of this allows their customers togenerate a sound profit margin for their companies. Supertracker aligners arebacked by a comprehensive sales and service support network.

At Brityrex 2010 Supertracker will be displaying the tried and test product range,alongside these units they will be showing two new aligners that are beingdeveloped to enhance their existing successful products. As they always welcomeany feedback from theircustomers to assist inimproving their existingaligners plus looking at futuredevelopments. From this theyhave been able to developthese two new aligners tomeet the future marketrequirements of 2010 andbeyond.

On hand will beSupertracker personnel to giveadvice on all wheel alignmentissues from product upgradeto hands on wheel alignmenttechnical problems.

www.supertracker.com

The UK arm of Haweka the worlds leading independent manufacturer of wheel balancing accessories, are showcasing theircomprehensive range of wheel balancer adaptersand accessories at Brityrex 2010. Developedusing over 40 years of industry experienceHaweka products lead the market.

The Haweka stand will also feature the companiescomprehensive range of Commercial vehicle alignmentequipment including the all-new Axis 4000 fullycomputerised machine. The greatest advantage of theHaweka range is speed. There is no other wheel alignmentmachine that allows the operator to measure a 2-axle semi-trailer tractor in 10 minutes. The Haweka range is able to dothis thanks to its patented laser measuring head which isattached to the wheel rim by means of powerful magneticfeet (with additional grab arms for aluminium rims) and the measurement can beginimmediately.

John Pullin of Haweka (UK) said that in today’s tough economic climate theimportance of correct vehicle alignment cannot be over emphasised. Ourequipment makes it possible for the commercial vehicle owner / operator to easilyand quickly unlock the savings available from reduced fuel consumption and tyreware. Vehicle operators are very much aware of the importance of alignment andwe are finding that more and more tyre dealers are investing in commercialalignment equipment as it provides an additional high revenue stream.

www.haweka.co.uk

J.I.A Sources returns to

Brityrex 2010

Prevention is better than Cure

Air-Seal Products Ltd for the past nine yearshas established its premier tyre sealants in theworld markets based on technology, which issolely mechanical in action and does not rely ona chemical re-action or glue based additives.

Their products are an important part of costsavings programmes for over and off road fleetsto achieve the priorities of good tyremanagement. These are increasing tyre mileage,reducing fuel costs and lowering a tyre’s carbonfootprint. The most important of these priorities is maintaining tyre pressures toachieve these objectives linked with greater safety by using their products. Theirproducts are now being purchased by numerous tyre manufacturers, retreaders aswell as numerous national and independent tyre dealers.

Air Seal Products are confident that tyre distributors will increase their sales andprofit margins from the benefits which all customers gain from less expensivedowntime and lower operational costs resulting from their technology which cannotbe matched by any other tyre sealant. Their products are supported by first classtechnical service to leading tyre shops at home and overseas.

Air Seal Products look forward to meeting visitors at Brityrex 2010 to discuss howthey will directly support your business.

www.air-sealproducts.com

Beissbarth UK’s managing director Philip Hodges says Brityrex will be a hugelyimportant opportunity for the UK tyre industry to show its best products and dobusiness. We will be showcasing Beissbarth at its finest – leading the world in newtechnology and launching some superb new wheel balancers and tyre changers. Wewill be showing new wheel aligners, tyre changers and other new products that we feeltyre dealers should be aware of as real profit centres without an increase in staffing.

“There is no doubt that this year will be a testing time but as we continue to extendthe choice and scope of products and develop other wheel service projects, we areconfident that our brand will maintain its pole position.”

Renowned for reliability, top quality and easy use technology the Beissbarth rangeincludes conventional wheel alignment systems, tyre changers, wheel-balancers,brake bleeders, air conditioning service, headlight testers and test lanes.www.beissbarth.co.uk

Note from the Organisers: The Publishers and Organisers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors, nor do they accept any responsibility for any errors of interpretation in the subject matter of this newsletter.

Over the past several years, Star Tyre GroupShanghai Co.,Ltd. (Star Tyre) has clearlyestablished itself as one of the fastest-growingcompanies in the worldwide wholesale distributionof rubber tyres. Star Tyre's extensive inventory ofover twenty-three different popular brands ofChinese tyres has obviously set itself apart fromthe competition. Star Tyre has strategically aligneditself with those of the leading tyre manufacturersin China. It is undoubtedly one of the greatestadvantages. Having already established its owndistribution warehouses located separately atQingdao, Shanghai, Dalian and Tianjin, Star Tyresuccessfully accumulates a wide range ofproducts at stock in its various premises situatednear major international trade seaports. This gives Star Tyre the opportunity to providefaster and more effective delivery to its clientele in any world destination via sea. Andone other important point to mention is the Star Tyre's ability to buy products involume gives Star Tyre a price advantage over the competition, therefore allowing StarTyre to pass on a better buying price to its customer. If you need a regular supplierof tyre, optimum price/quality ratio, and perfect service, please give us a call, whichmeans a better choice of product for your customer and a better choice of businesspartner for you!

www.tyres-china.com

Zhengxing Wheel Group Co. Ltd., a company specialisingin automotive steel wheel production, has foundations inBenxi Liaoning,Chengdu Sichuan,Langfang Hebei, HefeiAnhui, Jiangsu Zhenjiang etc. The Company promotes itsproducts to cover every province in China and exports to more than 60 countries andareas. The total selling income is estimated to be over 5 billion RMB in 2008, thusbecomes Top One wheel manufacturers in China.

In the future, following the corporate spirit of “harmonyinnovation and excellence”, the company will be engaged inbeing one of the biggest wheel manufacturers in the world.Their scale gives them the manufacturing capability thatOEM’S demand, plus the flexibility and reliability to meetany challenge. Global reach coupled with local presenceensures that they support their customers wherever they arein the world.

www.zxwheel.com

Established in 2004, Shandong Wanda BOTO Tyre Co., Ltd. isa large scale enterprise focusing on development, productionand sales of all steel truck and bus radial tires and radialOTR within the China tire industry. With a very strongtechnical R&D team focusing on the development of newtire products, the Company has over 2000 employees and300 million US dollar fixed assets.

Shandong Wanda BOTO Tyre Co., Ltd has importedmany world advanced production and test equipmentfrom Germany, America, Japan and Holland etc. Thecompany has formed an annual production capacity of 1.5million units of all steel truck and bus radial tires and 30,000units of radial OTR. The company has successfully passed throughcertificates of ISO9001 quality management system, China national C.C.C. and DOT,ECE, G..C.C Imetro and etc. Due to an excellent quality and performance of tires. thecompany’s BOTO brand tires is very popular in the country and is currently exportedto over 90 countries and regions across the world.

Shandong Wanda BOTO Tyre Co., Ltd sincerely welcomes friends from home andabroad for export business discussion!

www.baotongtyre.com

DQN - DU QUESNE, the Belgianmanufacturer of the PRO-FIT tyre-changer, has designed a new, patentedtool making the mounting & demountingof the most rigid tyres a walkover: theTRIDENT.

This ingenious tool is a help for thePRO-FIT tyre changer, allowing effortlessmounting of runflat and low-profile tyres from 10’’ to 23’’ (up to 26” with the +3”optional CLAWS).

The combined use of the runflat arm and the TRIDENT refrains the tyre from‘creeping back’ over the rim when the turntable rotates. On tough, low profile tyresor Runflat, the result is amazing.

See the demo-film highlighting how easy it is to de/mount a runflat tyre with thePRO-FIT on our website at www.dqn.be.

The PRO-FIT tyre changer is a robust tyre changermade for long-lasting, intensive use. It is a strongand powerful machine; maintenance-friendly, efficient through electro-mechanical simplicity and highlyachieving though fool proof.

The PRO-FIT is a product of DQN – DU QUESNE, the Belgianmanufacturer and specialist in tyrechangers since 1929. Quality and efficiency havegiven them a worldwide reputation.

www.dqn.be

The PRO-FIT and the TRIDENT, the ideal duo for effortless

mounting & demounting of low-profile and runflat tyres

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation for BrityrexInternational‘10 is being organized byReservation Highway, our specialistconference and exhibition hotelreservation service.

Discount rates will be available to allthose involved with Brityrex andbookings can be made online withReservation Highway by visiting: http://www.reservation-highway.co.uk