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Sir Tom Farmer joins speakers at Tyrexpo Africa’10 tyre industry conference Sir Tom Farmer CVO CBE KCSG DL, the man credited with revolutionising tyre retailing in the UK, will present a keynote speech at the TyrexpoAfrica industry conference in Johannesburg next March. Sir Tom, founder and chief executive of the Kwik-Fit retail empire, is one of the most recognisable names in the global tyre industry. He founded Kwik-Fit in Scotland in 1971, developing it to become one of the world’s largest automotive parts repair and replacement specialists, before selling the company to Ford in 1999. Among many honours, Sir Tom was awarded the CBE in 1990, received a Knighthood in 1997 and in the same year was made a KCSG (Knight Commander with Star of the Order of St. Gregory the Great). In 2009 he was created a Commander of the Victorian Order (CVO) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. He now supports a wide range of charitable and philanthropic causes while maintaining an interest in the UK tyre business through his involvement with the Farmer Autocare retail group in his native Scotland. His presentation to delegates will cover the Kwik-Fit success story; the challenges facing today’s tyre retailers and the ‘customer experience.’ He will also provide an expert insight into key business areas such as price discounting, staff motivation and the added value factor. Sir Tom will join an impressive gathering of speakers in Johannesburg that includes Georg Schramm, head of marketing and sales for Dunlop/Apollo, South Africa; David Wilson from the UK Retread Manufacturers Association and Dr Etienne Human, lead consultant with South Africa’s National Waste Tyre Project and CEO SATRP Co. Further speakers for the one-day conference on March 5 2010 will be announced in the coming months. TyrexpoAfrica 2010 will provide trade visitors with direct access to tyre suppliers including Stamford, Infinity, BKT, Tandem, Techking, Tubestone and SA Tyre Distributors (Federal & Hercules), while those involved in retreading and repair will be able to do business with the likes of Chemvulc, Elgi Rubber Company and Treadsdirect. Garage and workshop equipment will be well represented by suppliers such Leaderquip, Hofmann Megaplan, Rema Tip Top and Steinbichler Optotechnik. A full list of exhibitors can be found at www.eci-international.com
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Hofmann Megaplan Expands Again! WHEELQUIP was established in 1984 as a distributor of wheel service equipment, tyre and tube repair material, tyre valves and tyre tools. WHEELQUIP is the supplier of many international brands and boasts the sole agency for Southern Africa of imported automotive equipment from Italy, namely Corghi spa. Corghi recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Wheelquip was awarded a 20-year service excellence award from Corghi spa. WHEELQUIP delivers a full service starting with the layout of new tyre shops, the installation of air piping, the correct equipment for the application as well as training of all staff on the use of the equipment. A training school is held monthly where wheel alignment technicians are trained from a basic to advanced level, in the theory as well as practical aspect of alignment. WHEELQUIP distributes countrywide as well as across the borders of South Africa into Angola, Botswana and Mozambique. We have offices in the capital city of Namibia, namely Windhoek, which distributes equipment and consumables throughout the vast Namibia. Gauteng Province, KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape have committed agents who distribute and service the industry in these areas. WHEELQUIP’S Managing Director, Nic Krüger and Financial Director, Erika Stroebel share the same vision for the company … the right products at the right price coupled with service excellence www.wheelquip.co.za
Premium Tyre equipment brand Hofmann Megaplan will have an increased presence at Tyrexxpo Africa’10 displaying a more diverse range of products. The Hofmann Megaplan range of equipment has proven to be a great success over the past few years and we invite all interested parties to come and view our demonstrations. For anyone looking for a no nonsense, reliable and robust machine, look no further than Hofmann Megaplan for total peace of mind. On display for the first time in SA will be our range of Drester Wheel Washers and Carmen Automotive products which consist of tyre changers, wheel balancers, low level lifts, 2 post lifts, 4 post lifts, scissor lifts for wheel alignment and truck tyre changers. The aim of having a more comprehensive range of equipment allows for Hofmann Megaplan to provide a premium range of equipment as well as to provide a quality yet affordable range of equipment. Hofmann Megaplan is the official SA Distributor for a brand new range of Wheel Balancer adaptors and accessories imported from the US Speedplate TM By Vibration Solutions. On display we will include a wide range of adaptors and accessories. www.hoffmann-megaplan.co.za