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NEWS EXTRA
Vaculug Tyre Management System Assists Recycler
time using full tyre usage reports per vehicle and trailer. It enables 100 per cent traceability for compliance alongside our zero defect system and contributes greatly to the efficient running of the fleet.”
Mid UK Recycling also reports reduced vehicle downtime and more
consistent operating costs since introducing the VMS tyre fleet management system.
“At the end of the day” adds Vacu- Lug Sales Director Dave Alsop, “it’s all about vehicle safety and fleet efficiency. Vacu-Lug provides bespoke fleet management solutions which ensure compliance with tyre policy and the law. Plus, from a commercial standpoint it is important to keep costs down and vehicles on the move. In both regards, this is what the VMS system is designed to do.
“Vacu-Lug is supplying a combination of their own Logistik and Pirelli tyres and I’m pleased to say that so far the performance of both seems good. The company is professional and forward–thinking, which fits with our own philosophy. Together we take an innovative approach - an essential ingredient
towards progress and growth.”
Mid UK Recycling processes in excess of 450,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste per annum with 100 per cent recovery from landfill.
Control of its own logistics, says the company, is paramount to achieve the high quality of service provided to its customers.
Rhino Safety Win Start-Up of the Year Award
UK based retreaders and tyre recyclers looking at engaging forward looking health and safety consultants may well consider it worth looking at Sandbach-based Rhino Safety.
Husband and wife team Simon and Cate Walter recently scooped the Start-Up of the Year Award in the recently held South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards. The family-run business, which can claim over 10 years experience in H&S working with provides health, safety, fire risk management and environmental consultancy services to a wide variety of clients nationwide, ranging from smaller independent businesses with less than 10 employees to large multi site organisations.
The company has also recently
been accepted into the Institute of Fire Engineers, giving the business extra resources and expertise when conducting Fire Risk Assessments and advising clients.
Cate and Simon Walter with their award
Mid UK Recycling Ltd, a leading independent waste management, recycling and resource recovery specialist, reports 100 per cent traceability since switching to Vacu- Lug to provide a dedicated tyre management service.
With a comprehensive range of resource recovery services, including waste management, skip hire and public authority recycling contracts, Mid UK Recycling Ltd operates a nationwide collection fleet of over 70 vehicles.
“We operate a diverse and busy fleet from three East Midlands-based resource recovery facilities” explains Transport Director Nick Mountain, “and this requires a reliable tyre management service to ensure absolute safety and compliance at all times. The VMS system allows us to access and analyse fleet data in real-