EVENTS DIARY
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• 23 March: Vehicle Preservation Movement Conference. 01945 870716.
• 26 March: BTAC Annual Seminar, Coventry Posthouse, 01708 471376.
• 29-31 March: Engine and Radiator Show, Telford, 0171 3073412.
• 16-18 April:
Environmental Technology Exhibition. Birmingham.
0181 910 7852.
III 23-24 April: Security Automotive '96, Birmingham. 0121 3a3 3667.
• 3-5 May: RHA TipCon '96, Harrogate. 019328-11515.
• 5-6 May: Truckfest '96, East of England Showground, Peterborough. 01775 768661.
• 7-8 May: Europak 96, Germany. 0181 749 0628.
• 12 May: 26th annual Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. 01473 715715.
• 14-16 May: SED '96, Milton Keynes. 0181 652 4810.
• 15-17 May: IRTE Conference & Exhibition, Telford. 0171 6301111.
• 19 May: Historic Transport Pageant and Vehicle Parade, Leicester.
0116 2512 512.
• 31 May-2 June: .kVROEX '96, Hinckley Island Hotel, J1 M69 Leics. 01553 828686.
• 10-14 June: Institute of Waste Management. Paigmton, Torbay. (Exhibition 11-13. Conference 10-14.) • 18-20 June: Institute of Logistics Exhibition, Birmingham. 01895 677677.
• 20-22 June: MIRA 50th Anniversary Show, Nuneaton. 01675 466266.
• 6-7 July: Truckfest South West, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. 01775 768661.
• 7 July: Carnforth Changeover Commercial Vehicle Rally, Carnforth Truckstop. 01772 435405.
• 25-26 August: ELT Truck Gathering, Staffordshire. 01630 653625.
• 10-12 Sept: Institute of Municipal Transport Vehicle and Plant Exhibition, Birmingham. 01273 834673.
• 1-3 October: Freight Connection '96, Daventry International Railfreight Terminal. 0171 436 9774.
• 11-13 Feb 1997: Brityrex Tyre Exhibition and Conference, Harrogate. 0181 313 3535.
SERVICES
Traffic reports
• AA Vodafone Roadwatch has launched a travel and traffic information service with congestion reports being sent in by a fleet of bikers. The information will be broadcast on 32 radio stations throughout the UK including Classic FM and Talk Radio UK.
Contact: 0181 954 7344.
Information hotline
• Increasing interest in young driver training schemes and qualifications has prompted the Road Haulage and Distribution Training Council (RHDTC) to set up a hotline for employers giving information on the RHDTC's work and responsibility.
Contact: 01923 858484. III The RHDTC is also to set up a government-backed scheme for training young drivers. The Young WV Driver Training Scheme has support from the DOT, RHA and FTA and is open to 18-21 year olds in full employment.
Contact: 01923 858461.
UK distributor
• Coventry-based Eckold has been appointed to distribute commercial vehicle hardware products for Titgemeyer of Osnabruck. The Titgemeyer range includes body fittings, constructional elements, body mountings, door holders and ventilation units.
Contact: 01926 336617.
PUBLICATIONS
Security list
• The Association of British Insurers has published its latest list of approved security devices and installers who have been approved by the Vehicle Security Installation Board. A total of 197 systems and 650 installers have now been given approved status.
Cost: Free (Send stamped addressed envelope).
Contact: 0171 6003333.
PRODUCTS
Portable power
• Oxfordshire-based Merlin Equipment has developed a power inverter that converts battery power into 23V AC mains electricity The PROwatt DC to AC range of inverter allows drivers to run computers, test equipment, power tools, printers, lighting or television sets without a mains hook up or generator.
Cost: Between £86-120.
Contact: 01491 824466,
Fuel control
• Forecourt services company: Avery Berkel has launched a fuel controller system for small fleet operators. The Auditor Ft system has been designed for companies with fleets of around ten vehicles and gives information on fuel use and stock levels.
Cost: 1995.
Contact: 01708 370570.
Oil buster
• Royston-based Oil Cleaning Bio-Products is launching a range of
bacterial cleansers, degreasers and absorbents for forecourt and garage use. Products in the "F-leg" range are non-toxic, non-corrosive and biodegradable and can be used on spills of petrol, diesel and motor oils on concrete around pumps, fuel delivery points and drains and in workshops.
Cost: Bacterial liquid concentrates 416, absorbants .16-£15.
Contact: 01763 287749.