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The CV Show is the best attended, largest and the most comprehensive road transport and logistics event held in Britain, providing commercial vehicle operators with far greater choice than any other exhibition serving the sector. The Show attracts close to 20,000 business visitors and its central location at the NEC Birmingham, ensures a truly nationwide…
Read more +J.B. Haulage JEREMY BISHOP HAULAGE LTD. Jeremy Bishop Haulage Ltd is a long established, Devon-based haulage and inert waste recycling specialist running a modern fleet of 20 six and eight-wheeled rigid tippers. “We chose Bandvulc Tyres because we felt their waste and tipper range of product returned good mileage and has integral damage resistance built into the the tyres” says owner Jeremy…
Read more +Tyre fleet management specialists Bandvulc Plus+ have secured a new contract with a major transport operator as the company continues to expand its portfolio. BVPlus+ will be responsible for the management of Searon Logistics’ fleet of more than 200 assets, primarily based in the Port of Felixstowe and serving other major UK rail hubs. Searon Logistics are involved in the…
Read more +As Bandvulc continues to grow and develop cost-effective tyre solutions for our clients it is important that we continue to deliver the ‘Bandvulc Experience’ and what better way to demonstrate this at the annual CV show. Evolving from 2015 and the changes we made to our ‘look & feel’ this year’s stand…
Read more +Plevin, the Greater Manchester based manufacturer of waste wood products has, after extensive negotiations, awarded Bandvulc and BVPlus+ the supply of its commercial tyres. Operating from four sites across the UK Plevin chose Bandvulc from the competitive list not only for its attractive commercial terms, but its professional responses and proven ability to deliver its commitments. Steve Fawley for Plevin comments “Bandvulc have…
Read more +Wincanton, a leading provider of supply chain solutions in the UK and Ireland, has appointed the Bandvulc Group for its tyre supply and tyre maintenance following an extensive tender process.Established in 1971 and based in Devon, Bandvulc provides coverage throughout the UK and mainland Europe and are delighted to welcome Wincanton to their prestigious group…
Read more +We are pleased to announce that LRQA will be recommending us for recertification on our ISO 9001 & ISO 14001. The Auditor overall was very impressed with our process and service. Some of the comments we received from him were: “BVPlus+, Sales & TSU is a very impressive system; the reporting they do and the way it’s controlled is impeccable. The production area…
Read more +We all play a vital role in the day-to-day continuity of our business. Right through the supply chain we rely on our staff & suppliers to deliver so that we can meet our customers’ expectations, but how can we mitigate the risks if this chain is broken through unforeseen circumstances? Technical failures with computers, telephones…
Read more +Bandvulc Plus+, the tyre management arm of the Bandvulc Group of companies, announces career advancements and has promoted two of their long term employees. “As always with a senior position you have the choice of searching externally for an exceptional candidate or looking to grow talents and skill sets in-house”, comments Phil West, Commercial Director…
Read more +Bandvulc & Viridor have signed a new 3 year contract which will see Bandvulc take control of the Viridor fleet across the South West region from Cornwall, Wales, up to and including West Sussex until March 2018, with circa 300 vehicles including Trade Waste Collection, Bulk Waste Transfer, Wet Waste. Phil West, Bandvulc Group Commercial…
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There’s no question that Scottish aggregates firm, Patersons Quarries, has a strong working partnership with Continental-owned tyre business R&J Strang Tyre Services Ltd. Boasting a staggering 25-year professional affiliation, the pair have recently committed to hitting their pearl anniversary, with a new five-year deal, securing a total three decades of collaboration. For Patersons, an…
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Peter Pritchard thinks he has the best job in the world. He’s a Rubber Technician. He joined Bandvulc, Britain’s largest commercial tyre retreader, in 1992 as a laboratory technician at the company’s headquarters at Lee Mill, near Ivybridge. “I was working in quality control and I was just fascinated,” he says. “I was mainly self-taught…
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The tyre industry doesn’t seem like an obvious place to start when you are looking for examples of environmental good practice. But South Devon company Bandvulc has green policies at the heart of everything it does. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Britain’s largest commercial tyre retreader which was established in 1971, now a…
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