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Vaculug Ltd has announced a £500,000 investment in a new forklift programme and purchases 11 forklift trucks from Linde Material Handling. Despite the pandemic, Vaculug has remained operational throughout government lockdowns and continues to [...]

Vaculug is proud to announce the launch of their latest tyre designed for the waste sector. A brand new Urban All Position Tyre designed with a 5-rib PROTEKT+ dual sidewall protection system; providing the [...]

2020 was an interesting year and the word “interesting” might sound like a euphemism when you talk about the year of the pandemic and a time that pushed us all through feelings and emotions [...]

Vaculug is proud to announce the promotion of Perry Buckley as Sales & Business Development Director. Perry joined the company in January 2020 as Fleet Business Development Director bringing with him a wealth of [...]

Vaculug Ltd is delighted to report Zero accidents for 2020. This important achievement marks another milestone for Vaculug, who since their metamorphosis in 2018, have been shaking up the industry with their recent innovations [...]

This month will see Lincolnshire-based equipment supplier The Tyre Equipment Company take to the Euro Bus Expo exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC for the first time. The company, who supply a wide range of tyre servicing [...]

CEMEX UK has opted to renew its OTR tyre contract with Vacu-Lug until the end of 2019, after being impressed with the company’s quality of service and product offering. Operating from approximately 60 quarries and [...]

London, 31 July, 2018 – As Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited – Europe’s largest independent retreader – has today joined the Zenises family! The Zenises Group has not only purchased the entire company and equipment but [...]

The Tyre Equipment Company (TEC) will be making their debut appearance at Tip Ex 2018 later this month. The TEC stand will feature a wide selection of tyre tools and accessories including bead seating tools, [...]

Following a steady demand from the UK market for the Magna tyres range, Magna Tyres Group has appointed Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Ltd as its official UK distributor. The official agreement was signed in April which [...]

The focus of Vacu-Lug’s stand at this year’s CV Show was its new tyre management app – VMS Mobile – which provides fleet managers with fingertip access to their fleet’s tyre data – anytime, anywhere. [...]

It’s a hat trick for The Tyre Equipment Company as they have been awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service status for a third year running. Feefo’s Gold Trusted Service Award is an independent seal of excellence [...]

This April, Vacu-Lug will be informing visitors to The Commercial Vehicle Show how their fleet can benefit – economically, environmentally and legally - from the company’s tyre management service. Vacu-Lug will be taking the opportunity [...]

Leading tanker and environmental waste firm, Biomarsh Environmental Ltd, has joined forces with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres with the commencement of a comprehensive tyre management contract, designed to provide nationwide support and aid compliance throughout the [...]

This January, The Tyre Equipment Company is returning to the LAMMA agricultural and machinery show in Peterborough, to showcase its range of workshop tools and equipment. As a long-established online supplier of workshop tools to [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, the UK’s leading independent retreader, has introduced a carbon counting tool which, says the company, enables their fleet customers to measure the environmental benefits of using Vacu-Lug retread tyres in comparison to [...]

Vacu-Lug has launched its own tyre fleet management app to provide customers with remote access to their vehicle data. Called VMS Mobile, the new app summarises individual vehicle information held online within Vacu-Lug’s VMS tyre [...]

IWJS – or Industrial Water Jetting Systems - the national waste water management and high-pressure water jetting services specialist, has appointed Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres to provide a comprehensive tyre management and husbandry service for its [...]

After a thorough tender process, Shanks Waste Management Ltd has selected Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Ltd to manage its commercial vehicles and mobile plant and machinery tyres for a number of recycling centres throughout the UK. [...]

Any operator hoping for improved fuel efficiency from a retread tyre looks closely at rolling resistance and that's exactly what Grantham-based commercial tyre retreading specialist Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres did when developing its successful Logistik platform [...]

AFI Uplift, one of the UK’s leading powered access hire companies, has renewed its FORS gold accreditation with the assistance of leading independent UK retreader Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres. As part of the accreditation, which is [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, the Grantham-based commercial tyre retreading specialist and tyre management solutions provider, is launching the first of a new generation of tyres featuring an enhanced sidewall protection system at the upcoming CV Show. [...]

The Tyre Equipment Company has been awarded a Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is [...]

Long-established equipment supplier, The Tyre Equipment Company (TEC), has added American manufacturer Ken-Tool’s products to its range and began supplying these throughout the UK and Ireland on the 1st January 2017. Ken-Tool, a leader in [...]

This year’s upcoming Commercial Vehicle Show will see The Tyre Equipment Company (TEC) return to the NEC showcasing a selection of commercial tyre changing tools and equipment from Ken-Tool, as well as other products from [...]

Vacu-Lug, one of the UK’s leading independent manufacturers of premium retread tyres and supplier of new tyres from leading brands, distributes a range of both new and retread light truck tyres – as well as [...]

The latest upgrade of Vacu-Lug’s VMS system has added a self-authorisation function, which allows customers to validate and authorise any work that has been carried out on their vehicles from their own computer. This development [...]

This January, The Tyre Equipment Company is returning to the LAMMA farm machinery and equipment show in Peterborough to showcase its range of workshop tools and equipment. As a long-established online supplier of workshop tools [...]

The Fred Sherwood Group reports significant improvements in vehicle downtime since selecting Vacu-Lug to manage its fleet tyre requirements. Starting from June 2016, the contract covers tyre supply and tyre management for all the transport [...]

An interview with Tim Hercock, Managing Director of Vacu-Lug. Since 2008, the global transport industry has, like most industries, needed to adapt to contracting demand. This, for many, has necessitated cost cutting, product diversification, more [...]

Dedicated to both the retreading sector and the personal development of its team, Vacu-Lug has been entering candidates for the City & Guilds examinations for Part 1 Retread Workshop Practice for many years. The latest [...]

Vacu-Lug, the Grantham-based commercial tyre retreading specialist and fleet management solutions provider, introduced a number of new ‘retread’ tyres at this year’s CV Show and reports a “very encouraging” response from new and existing customers [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, the Grantham-based commercial tyre retreading specialist and new tyre importer has introduced three new retread tyres for the heavier end of the commercial vehicle transport sector. New size - LD01 Logistik Drive [...]

The Tyre Equipment Company is delighted to have been awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant status for 2016, which is an annual recognition acknowledging excellence in customer service. Gold Trusted Merchant status is awarded to businesses [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, the Grantham-based commercial tyre retreading specialist and tyre management solutions provider will be present at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Hall 4 (Stand 4H120) showcasing its range of Vacu-Lug retread and [...]

With The Commercial Vehicle Show fast approaching, The Tyre Equipment Company is preparing to exhibit at the show for a second year running. As a long-established specialist supplier of tyre service parts and equipment, The [...]

Vacu-Lug Tyres was delighted to receive a Gold Rating for its sustainable CSR policies following an independent audit by EcoVadis on behalf of Veolia Environment. Less than 5% of companies globally are awarded the Gold [...]

Already offering a comprehensive range of light truck tyres, both self-produced and imported from Westlake and Yokohama, Vacu-Lug can also supply Westlake commercial van tyres throughout the UK. Westlake’s commercial van tyres are available in [...]

Mid UK Recycling Ltd, a leading independent waste management, recycling and resource recovery specialist reports 100% traceability since switching to Vacu-Lug to provide a dedicated tyre management service. With a comprehensive range of resource recovery [...]

The Tyre Equipment Company (TEC) is heading to agricultural show LAMMA this January, where it plans to showcase its range of products for agricultural tyres. This will be the first time that the company has [...]

Leicester Tigers have teamed up with Westlake after the tyre company became their official match ball sponsor. Westlake is currently strengthening its range of truck and van tyres and has turned to one of the strongest, best-performing [...]

Grantham-based retreading company, Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, has renewed its contract with BNP Paribas Rental Solutions, which first began in February 2012. BNP Paribas Rental Solutions, part of French banking group BNP Paribas, is a commercial vehicle [...]

Leicestershire-based Apex Plant Group is continuing to see the benefits of using Westlake Tyres, two years on from when Vacu-Lug first began supplying them with Westlake products. Based in Cosby, Leicester, Apex Plant Group is [...]

Grantham-based remoulding specialist, Vacu-Lug, launched its Logistik 295/80R22.5 commercial vehicle drive axle tyre in November 2014. In early 2015, the new Logistik Drive 315/70R22.5 followed and is already proving to be a direct hit across [...]

The new Westlake truck and bus tyre range was first introduced by Westlake Tyres at the IAA Show in Hannover, October 2014. Now, Vacu-Lug, the sole UK distributor for all Westlake truck and bus radial [...]

H&H Celcon, the UK’s largest manufacturer of Aircrete blocks, reports significant savings and improved performance for its forklift fleet, since switching to Magna all-steel radial tyres. Supplied by Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, the Magna MR800s are [...]

Grantham-based Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has secured a major new contract with Countrystyle Recycling for the supply and management of tyres for its fleet of vehicles. Fast-growing Countrystyle opted for the Vacu-Lug full tyre supply and [...]

Vacu-Lug is continuing to invest heavily in the latest technologies and processes this year with a number of enhancements underway throughout its production facilities. Current developments include the addition of two more phases of conveyor [...]

Customers can expect to see an array of top-of-the-range tyre equipment products from The Tyre Equipment Company at this year’s CV Show. The Tyre Equipment Company is a long-established supplier of tyre service parts for [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres is celebrating a two-year anniversary relationship with Westlake Tyres and recently launched a new “streamlined” tyre range. This new Westlake truck and bus tyre range was showcased at the recent IAA show [...]

Grantham based tyre firm Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres is delighted to announce that from January 2015 it will begin distributing a new budget range of off-the-road (OTR) tyres. The new range, named MTP, is produced by [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has launched the first in its new flagship range of commercial vehicle drive axle tyres, inspired by the latest production techniques and technologies used in aircraft and high-performance tyres. The Vacu-Lug Logistik [...]

North Yorkshire bulk tipper operator M Kettlewell (Melmerby) has signed a fixed price contract with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres for the supply and management of tyres for its fleet of vehicles and trailers. Ripon-based M Kettlewell [...]

Fast-growing WG Tanker Group, which describes itself as a “one-stop-shop for all powder tanker requirements”, has had a successful relationship with Westlake tyres (distributed by Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres) for the last 18 months and says [...]

Working with Viridor, one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies, Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, is entering its 30th Year of tyre  supply and service support to the Viridor’s long term waste [...]

365 day steelworks operation benefits from cradle-to-grave care A global provider of onsite logistics and environmental services for metals, mining and energy producers continues to rely on Vacu-Lug tyre supply and support for its UK [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, the Grantham based commercial tyre remoulding specialist, has been awarded OHSAS 18001 – the BSI certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management. This, added to the company’s two existing accreditations for quality [...]

Retread tyre specialist Vacu-Lug has installed a second coil type Babcock Wanson steam generator, complete with flue gas economiser, for its curing process. Vacu-Lug has operated three Babcock Wanson dual-fuel VPX 2000RR steam generators since [...]

New and retread tyres provide ‘performance and value’ for leading UK shipping company.  Containerlift, the international container handling specialists have selected Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres to provide a comprehensive tyre and support service package for their [...]

Brinkworth, Chippenham-based Watson Fuels has opted for a Vacu-Lug tyre fleet management contract to ensure the on-going reliability and safe operation of its UK fuel distribution fleet.  The agreement covers all aspects of tyre husbandry [...]

David Fowler has been appointed to the position of Business Development Manager for Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited. Covering an area including Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and southwards from there to Hampshire and areas east of that [...]

A total of seven members of the Vacu-Lug, Grumac and D. X. Freight teams based at the Grantham headquarters of Vacu-Lug donned their Lycra recently to join a total of 25 cyclists taking part in [...]

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire-based transport operator Charles Brown & Son Haulage Limited has become the first UK operator to fit Westlake tyres to its fleet since Vacu-Lug was appointed sole UK distributorship for this cost-effective brand, [...]

Crayford, Kent-based UK and international supply chain specialist, Solstor UK Limited has reported an overall reduction to date of almost 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since moving to a Vacu-Lug new and remould tyre [...]

Tyre solutions partner Vacu-Lug has further extended the range of products and services it provides to the UK transport industry with the acquisition of the Tyre Equipment Company, a leading supplier of tyre trade-related products [...]

Vacu-Lug has been appointed as the sole UK distributor for all West Lake TBR (Truck and Bus Radial) tyres in a move which sees a total of nine new product lines are added to the [...]

A long-term trial which saw tyre operating costs reduce by 30 percent per hour has resulted in Vacu-Lug being awarded a container handling equipment tyre supply agreement by W. H. Malcolm Limited. The agreement covers [...]

Vacu-Lug Tyres has secured a major contract to manage the tyres fitted to the entire transport fleet operated by Wincanton on behalf of Wavin Limited, the UK’s leading supplier of water management, plumbing, heating and [...]

In a major investment, Vacu-Lug has commissioned a new conveyor system for its Grantham retread tyre manufacturing centre. The new system runs the total length of the buffing and examination area and is used to [...]

He was the god of light and truth in Greek mythology, but Apollo has now turned his hand to helping Vacu-Lug further enhance the quality of its Duramold tyre range…well, almost… In actual fact, Apollo, [...]

Following an assessment of the company's health and safety practices and procedures, Vacu-Lug has been awarded SAFEcontractor status. This important accreditation paves the way in enabling Vacu-Lug and its Service Providers to provide services to [...]

Vacu-Lug personnel have once again scored highly in this year's City & Guild examinations for Level 1 Workshop Practice.  While all eight members of the group are high-achievers in their own right, we are delighted [...]

Vacu-Lug Tyres has been awarded ISO14001:2004 status for its Environmental Management System, underlining the green benefits of dealing with the UK’s leading independent retread tyre manufacturer. The award follows a rigorous external inspection and audit, [...]

Wyboston, Bedfordshire-based H.E. Payne Transport Limited and its customer, potato merchant Greenvale AP, have teamed up with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres to trial a new generation of energy-efficient Duramold retread tyres.  Coloured green to reinforce their [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has been awarded a major tyre fleet management contract by leading agricultural feedstuffs supplier, BOCM PAULS LTD.  Under the agreement, Vacu-Lug will take overall responsibility for the replacement, repair and management of [...]

In just four years since its launch, Vacu-Lug Tyres has produced the 100,000th Duramold WZY2 tyre, its premium quality remould for the municipal and waste management industry.  To commemorate this achievement, Vacu-Lug has organised a [...]

Vacu-Lug has been pioneering a new low-rolling resistance compound for its Duramold remould tyres, which in addition to providing operational and environmental benefits are actually green in colour.  The new tyres, which are now on [...]

The Nottinghamshire Authorities Vehicle Consortium has entered into a single contract with Vacu-Lug Tyres for the management of all the tyres on their fleet vehicles. Commencing on 1st April 2010, Vacu-Lug Tyres are responsible for [...]

Vacu-Lug and Pirelli have strengthened their partnership by jointly being awarded the contract to supply The Malcolm Group’s logistics division with their new and remould tyre requirements for the next three years. Based in Linwood, [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited has been awarded a major contract to supply all retread tyres for the Royal Mail Group Limited trailer fleet.  The contract, which runs for two years with an option to extend [...]

Brian Barron, Plant Manager for Grantham, Lincolnshire-based Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited, has graduated recently from Leeds Metropolitan University with a degree in World Class Manufacturing Management.  Brian's success comes as a result of a three-year [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has invested £150,000 in a latest-generation, twin-headed fully-automated buffing machine to ensure the greatest possible accuracy in the preparation of its retread tyre casings.  Capable of working to a tolerance of one [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has helped The Delivery Co (see Editor's note 1) celebrate its victory in the Retread Manufacturers' Association (RMA) 2009 Green Fleet Awards by producing what is believed to be the world's first [...]

Lloyd Fraser Contracts has selected Vacu-Lug as the tyre fleet management solution-provider for its Manor Bakeries contract, an operation concerned with the nationwide distribution of a wide range of household-name bakery products including the Mr [...]

Retread tyre manufacturer Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has recently completed a major environmental upgrade at its Grantham, Lincolnshire production facility.  The project has involved the design, creation and fitment of modularised thermal insulation jackets to each [...]

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited, Europe’s largest independent producer of commercial and industrial retreaded tyres, has renewed its national distribution contract with leading specialist delivery business Nightfreight and further extended its scope to include work previously [...]

Tamworth-based Lloyd Fraser Supply Chain has renewed the tyre fleet management agreement for all trucks and trailers on its dedicated Focus DIY distribution contract with Vacu-Lug for a further three years.  The agreement covers a [...]

A total of 17 Vacu-Lug employees, accounting for approximately 12 percent of the company's staff, have gained qualifications related to the retread tyre business during 2008.  Among these is Craig Caithness, Operations Technician at Vacu-Lug's [...]

Founded in 1950 by Grantham, Lincolnshire entrepreneur Louis Morley, Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited is a family-owned business still based today on its original site in Gonerby Hill Foot on the outskirts of town. Since its [...]