Grantham company invests £500,000 in new forklift programme
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 launches The Waste Protektor
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 [...]
A Dazzling Career From a Rising Star
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 promotes Perry Buckley as Sales & Business Development Director
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 celebrates zero accidents in 2020
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 [...]
Efficiency top of the agenda for Cawleys as they sign agreement with Vacu-Lug Tyre Management
Cawleys, one of the UK’s leading, independently-owned recycling companies, has signed a tyre supply and maintenance agreement with Vacu-Lug Tyre Management. The agreement, which started in October of this year, provides Cawleys with a reliable [...]
Vacu-Lug support The Midland Doctors Charity
Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Ltd has pledged its support to The Midland Doctors Charity, with a donation to the organisation, which was set up to help the community of Pakistan following the devastating earthquake of 2005. [...]
Range of agricultural tyre tools and accessories available at LAMMA 19
The Tyre Equipment Company will be in attendance at LAMMA 19, offering a range of tools and equipment to visitors looking to grab a bargain or those simply wanting to stock up for the year [...]
The Tyre Equipment Company to exhibit at Euro Bus Expo 2018
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 [...]
Port Express team up with Vacu-Lug Tyre Management to ensure compliance and efficiency
Port Express Ltd, one of the UK’s leading providers of container transport services, has selected Vacu-Lug Tyre Management as its dedicated tyre management solutions partner. Port Express, who provide a comprehensive range of container transport [...]
CEMEX UK renew contract with Vacu-Lug
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 [...]
Zenises purchases Europe’s largest independent retreader
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug begins manufacturing Hankook’s Alphatread range
Production of Hankook’s Alphatread truck tyre range – an environmentally-conscious bead-to-bead set of retread tyres – is now underway at the Vacu-Lug factory in Grantham. Designed for medium haul fleets, the range consists of four [...]
The Tyre Equipment Company to make their debut at Tip Ex 2018
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, [...]
Vacu-Lug appointed as official UK distributor of Magna and MTP tyres
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug demonstrate how to manage tyres ‘the smart way’ at The CV Show 2018
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. [...]
The Tyre Equipment Company awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for a third year running
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 [...]
Tyre management ‘top of the agenda’ for Vacu-Lug at this year’s CV Show
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 [...]
Biomarsh turn to Vacu-Lug Tyre Management to aid compliance throughout their UK fleet
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 [...]
The Tyre Equipment Company exhibiting at LAMMA 2018
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 [...]
The new Vacu-Lug Carbon Calculator tool generates real personalised data for fleets
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 takes tyre management to the next level with the launch of VMS Mobile
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 celebrate 40th anniversary as new Vacu-Lug tyre policy ‘measures up’ to requirements
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 [...]
Shanks reduce vehicle downtime with complete tyre service management from Vacu-Lug
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. [...]
High demand for Logistik retreads sees fourth press installed at Vacu-Lug
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 goes for gold as Vacu-Lug retread tyres help to reduce emissions and cut noise
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 rolls out new generation tyre at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show
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 awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2017
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 [...]
The Tyre Equipment Company adds Ken-Tool products to its range
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 [...]
The Tyre Equipment Company to exhibit Ken-Tool range at The Commercial Vehicle Show
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 supplies varied range of light truck and van tyres
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 [...]
Operators take control using Vacu-Lug’s tyre management system
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 [...]
The Tyre Equipment Company returns to LAMMA
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 [...]
Fred Sherwood Group cuts vehicle downtime with new tyre management contract
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug hits 20-year high as Brexit leaves market ‘wide open’
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 [...]
City & Guilds success for Vacu-Lug team members
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 returns to The CV Show with a selection of premium tyres
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 introduces three new tyres to its heavy commercial vehicle range
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 has been awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant status for 2016
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 and Westlake to Exhibit at 2016 Commercial Vehicle Show
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 [...]
The Tyre Equipment Company gearing up for The Commercial Vehicle Show
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 receives a Gold Rating for its sustainable CSR policies
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug supply wide range of light commercial vehicle tyres
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 [...]
Tyre management system ensures compliance & cost control for recycling operator
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 to exhibit at LAMMA 2016
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 [...]
Westlake teams up with Leicester Tigers with Match Ball Sponsorship
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 [...]
BNP Paribas Rental Solutions renew contract with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres
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 [...]
Apex Plant Group continues to benefit from relationship with Vacu-Lug and Westlake Tyres
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug ramps up production as new Logistik tyres take hold
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug rolls out new Westlake tyre range
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 boosts tyre hours with the Magna MR800 from Vacu-Lug
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug scoops new tyre contract with Countrystyle Recycling
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 continues to enhance its production facilities with the latest technology
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 [...]
CV Show Preview: The Tyre Equipment Company
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 celebrates two-year relationship with Westlake Tyres
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug to introduce MTP budget range to their product portfolio
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 takes innovative aircraft tyre technology as model for new tyre range
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 [...]
Yorkshire tipper firm controls operating costs with Vacu-Lug
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 [...]
WG Tanker Group celebrates 18-month relationship with Westlake tyres
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug keeps a firm grip after 30 years tyre support for Viridor in Greater Manchester
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug measure up to heavy-duty tyre requirements
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 is first to attain three key BSI Standards
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug cuts steam raising energy with Babcock Wanson
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 [...]
Containerlift look to Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres for “Uninterrupted Service”
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 [...]
Watson Fuels focuses on safe deliveries with Vacu-Lug
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug Appoints New Business Development Manager for the South East
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug, Grumac and D X Freight team members pedal for charity
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 [...]
Westlake success for Charles Brown & Son Haulage Limited
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, [...]
Solstor looks to Vacu-Lug for carbon reduction
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug broadens its offering with acquisition of the Tyre Equipment Company
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 provides a convenient solution for convenience store distribution specialist
Preston, Lancashire-based distribution firm James Hall & Co. Ltd has entered into a Pence-Per-Kilometre agreement with Vacu-Lug for the supply and management of tyres for its tractor unit, rigid truck and trailer fleet. The arrangement [...]
Vacu-Lug appointed sole UK distributor for West Lake tyres
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 [...]
Fixed price tyre management contract for JWS Waste & Recycling Services Limited
Salford, Greater Manchester-based waste management and recycling specialist JWS Waste & Recycling Services Limited has taken out a fixed price tyre contract with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited. With local service provided by Tyre Force North [...]
Go Plant go with Vacu-Lug
Ibstock, Leicestershire-based Go Plant Limited has signed a two-year fixed price contract for the supply and management of tyres for its nationwide fleet of refuse collectors, sweepers and other specialist vehicles. Covering a total of [...]
1,200 items of BNP Paribas equipment now covered by Vacu-Lug tyre management contract
Salford Quays, Manchester-based contract hire and leasing specialist, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, has taken out a Vacu-Lug Tyres managed Pay-As-You-Go contract to cover the tyres fitted to approximately 1,200 items of equipment. The contract includes [...]
Long-term trial success results in container handling equipment tyre win for Vacu-Lug
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 [...]
Major Wincanton contract win for Vacu-Lug
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 [...]
New tyre recipe for Greggs the Bakers
Leading UK bakers, Greggs plc, has signed a contract agreement with Vacu-Lug Tyres for a managed Pay-As-You-Go tyre policy which will see Vacu-Lug and Pirelli tyres fitted to its 200-strong national fleet from now on. [...]
Vacu-Lug upgrades its production facility with the installation of a new conveyor system
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 [...]
Apollo raises the quality bar for Vacu-Lug
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, [...]
Vacu-Lug achieves SAFEcontractor status
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 [...]
City & Guilds Success
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 [...]
Viridor South East renews and grows
Leading waste management services provider, Viridor has renewed its agreement for tyre management services with Vacu-Lug in a move which also sees a further 100 vehicles added to the portfolio. These fleet additions are due [...]
Veolia extends
National waste management operator Veolia, has added three further elements to its Vacu-Lug portfolio. These come on the back of Veolia's contract wins with local authorities in Haringey, East Kent and East Hertfordshire and represent [...]
JWS Churngold turns to Vacu-Lug
Leyland, Lancashire-based waste management specialist JWS Churngold has opted for a Vacu-Lug two-year fixed price tyre management contract for 40 trucks and trailers working on its partnership agreement with Lancashire County Council. JWS Churngold has [...]
ISO 14001 Environmental Certification confirms Vacu-Lug’s Green Credentials
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, [...]
‘Green’ Vacu-Lug tyres improve efficiency for H. E. Payne and Greenvale AP
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 [...]
BOCM PAULS LTD selects Vacu-Lug for major tyre fleet management contract
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug celebrates its 100,000th premium remould for the municipal industry with a special ‘treasure hunt’ competition
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’s new generation ‘green’ retread tyres
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 [...]
Notts Authorities enter 4 year Tyre Management Contract with Vacu-Lug
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 win Supply Agreement for WH Malcolm Group
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, [...]
Westminster elects Vacu-Lug Tyres
Whilst the country goes to the polls, Westminster Council has once again elected to use Vacu-Lug Tyres to provide their tyre and fleet management needs. The council has one of the most wide ranging fleets [...]
Vacu-Lug secures major contract with Royal Mail Group
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug’s World Class Plant Manager
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 invests in latest-generation retread tyre production technology
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 [...]
Green in every way: The Delivery Co’s new Vacu-Lug Duramold tyres
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 opts for Vacu-Lug tyre fleet management agreement
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug wraps up to stay cool
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 renews and extends contract with Nightfreight
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug introduces VFM Tyre Rescue
Following the recent launch of VFM, Vacu-Lug’s state-of-the-art tyre fleet management system (see below for further information), a second and complementary service known as VFM Tyre Rescue has now been introduced to add further value [...]
Lloyd Fraser Supply Chain focuses on Vacu-Lug for Focus
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug appoints new Business Development Manager
Roy Yeomans has been appointed to the position of Business Development Manager for Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited. Covering the key transport sectors of distribution and logistics, Roy will be responsible for further increasing and developing [...]
Vacu-Lug’s top achievers
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 [...]
Vacu-Lug eBay charity auction for Transaid Week raises £560
The recent auction staged by Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited on behalf of Transaid Week 2008, believed to be the transport industry's first ever eBay charity sale, raised a grand total of £560. The winning bidder [...]
Vacu-Lug Fleet Management (VFM) system launched
Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited is launching VFM, an advanced tyre fleet management system that introduces for the first time the ability to merge third-party tyre inspections into a single, web-based reporting format. "VFM is the [...]
Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited: company profile
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 [...]