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Not Much Leverage On Tyre Profits
PROFIT margins on tyres in the UK are insufficient to support existing research and development programmes, claims the Imported Tyre Manufacturers Association. ITMA claims that......
A Lot Of Cargo From Brazil
FORD has gone outside Europe for the first time to produce automatiye diesel engines in its world-wide production programme of the Cargo. Cab panels, heater units, steering......
Nooteboom Hydraulic Suspensions
HYDRAULIC suspension is featured on the new range of 12.2m (40ft) tri-axle flat trailers built by Nooteboom. The latest suspension combines high roll stability and load......
Cartem Sales Pressure On Uk
PRESSURE discharge bitumen transporter manufacturer Cartem of Maidstone, Kent, has now entered the more exacting UK and European markets. The company formerly concentrated on......
Perkins Leads Uk Diesel Market
PERKINS ENGINES has consolidated its position as the leading UK proprietary diesel engine manufacturer since its acquisition of RollsRoyce Diesels last year. Perkins, with 1,931......