Associations Fight Ec Proposals

• Associations involved in the supply and use of vehicle spares have joined forces to oppose the EC green paper on industrial design 011;F5131-91). The Federation of Engine......

New Rubber

• Kwik-Fit's profits have fallen by Vim for the six months up to August. Chairman Tom Farmer is blaming the recession and motorists' reluctance to change their tyres. He cites a......

Scots Talbot

• Talbot Diesels of Glasgow has been named as ZF's service dealer in Scotland. The appointment comes after Talbot acquired the previous ZE dealer, }IRS Power Diesels. The new......

Paint Book

II Paint manufacturer HMG has published an updated leaflet on commercial vehicle refinishing. Copies are available from HMG on 061-205 7631.......

Smoke Book

• Rozone has produced a free 36-page handbook explaining the new diesel smoke regulations called Environmental Control . thr Exhaust Emissions. It is produced in conjunction......

Autotech Dates

• The dates for Autotech 93, the biennial automotive technology exhibition and conference at Birmingham's NEC, are 16-19 November.......

Brityrex Dates

• Brityrex 93, the tyre industry's exhibition, is to be held from 16-18 February 1993 at the Harrogate Exhibition Centre.......

Sticky Book

• Locktite has published a booklet explaining the applications of products in its new maintenance, repairs and overhauls range (MR()). Free copies of the MR() Guide are......

Blowout Tyron

• A device which prevents tyres coming off the rim following a blow-out is being demonstrated in the UK. The Tyron system uses a steel band to cover the well in the wheel......

Problem Solved

• Pagid, the German brake lining manufacturer, is looking to increase its share of the truck aftermarket by helping operators with braking problems. The company says its......