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The integration of Devon company Bandvulc, the UK’s largest truck tyre retreader, and innovative brand leader Continental less than a year ago is already delivering results, according to Managing Director Patrick O’Connell. Bandvulc began as a small independent company in 1971 when the O’Connell family started recycling truck tyres at a Kingsbridge base using rubber…
Read more +MORE INTERACTIVE AT THE CV SHOW Bandvulc will once again be exhibiting at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show on the 25-27 April at the NEC Birmingham. As the Group continues to grow and develop cost-effective tyre solutions for clients, last year’s show clearly indicated the need to book a larger stand; this year’s will be…
Read more +DEVON COMPANY’S EXCLUSIVE SUPPLY CONTRACT Devon-based Bandvulc has become the exclusive and sole supplier of the Uniroyal truck tyre brand across the UK. The accolade emerges from the acquisition of the Ivybridge-based company by Continental AG in July 2016, a move which strengthens Continental’s position in the UK market. Bandvulc’s fleet maintenance division is already…
Read more +Innovation & Investment Put Bandvulc On The Right Track Devon company Bandvulc has built a specialist business by continually developing their products and by delivering exactly what the customer needs, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. What began as a small family firm recycling truck tyres has grown over the past 46 years…
Read more +Bandvulc Group is pleased to announce the appointment of TyreWORK to its Key Partner Network. With more than 40 years’ experience in truck tyre business TyreWORK has been providing Bandvulc with exceptional service provision over the last 10 years. Its rapid and comprehensive handling of callouts alongside the provision of professional tyre support for Bandvulc’s prestigious portfolio…
Read more +It is no secret that Continental and Bandvulc have been working together for decades. So it was also no surprise to learn that the subject of a possible takeover arose as long as 12 years ago. However, the round of talks that resulted in the sale agreement were instigated by Bandvulc managing director Patrick O’Connell…
Read more +Photo: Left to Right Pat O’Grady (General Manager, Tructyre), Tony Doyle (Key Partner Account Manager, Bandvulc) In 2014 Tructyre embarked on an aggressive 3 year business plan following on from their acquisition of P K Commercial Tyres in 2012. When the plan was instigated it was key that their strategic partners were on board. Already…
Read more +Bandvulc recently hosted a Key Partner Conference for its service providers, those dealers who form the backbone (some 80%) of Bandvulc Plus+ fleet coverage to its end-users. Bandvulc’s relationship with many of its KP members has developed over many years but, always looking to grow and expand its fleet business, the Group was also pleased…
Read more +We are please to announce that here at the Bandvulc Group, we will now be the exclusive and sole supplier of the Uniroyal truck tyre brand across the UK. Uniroyal*, a brand of Continental benefits from Continental’s premium truck tyre technology. The brand has a reputation within the haulage industry for performance and safety, whatever…
Read more +Bandvulc has strengthened its Sales & Key Account Management Team with the appointment of Marc Kinnear. Marc joins Bandvulc having been in the tyre industry for over 14 years in varying roles, most recently in an operational and administrative position which enabled him to gain valuable account management experience. Marc’s role will encompass every aspect of account management including…
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Our Spring 2019 Newsletter is here! Follow the link above to have a read of what us and our valued customers have been up to over the past 12 months.
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Education The Smart Way Forward With Continental From smart tachograph training for Workshop Technicians and Fleet Managers, Continental has the solution to make the new Smart Tachograph changes as easy as possible. Continental is very aware of the considerable changes that are taking place within the transport world in 2019 and how difficult it can…
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Continental Tyres UK will host a road safety workshop at the CLOCS Annual Conference, as part of its role as the main sponsor for the 2019 event. The workshop seeks to educate fleet operators and drivers about how the transport industry is “making the digital leap” with each session exploring how transport technologies and information…
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