Stoke-on-Trent – August 18, 2015
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions’ fleet of more than 46,000 maintained cars and vans will continue to run on Michelin tyres because of the manufacturer’s commitment to quality and innovation.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions’ Head of Operations, Tim Bowden, said the decision to renew its tyre supply contract with Michelin was based on a combination of the high quality product, exemplary safety performance and fuel efficiency savings achieved by its customers.
He says: “Our fleet is so diverse and we have customers in many different sectors – and yet we have seen them all benefit from Michelin tyres. They will all be saving fuel because of the low rolling resistance, they know the tyres are durable which means less downtime for their employees, and they know if they are driving on Michelin, they are on a premium tyre.
“That combination gives peace of mind to our customers and ensures we are providing the best service possible.”
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has more than 27 years’ experience providing bespoke vehicle funding and fleet management services. The fleet offers an extensive range of business car and commercial van leasing solutions, specialist and bespoke HGVs, contract hire driving instructor cars and vehicle rentals. Customers include Centrica, the Environment Agency, National Grid, RAC and RBS.
All replacement tyres will continue to be fitted by ATS Euromaster, which has more than 340 centres nationwide and approximately 820 mobile service vans – the largest mobile tyre fitting operation in the UK.
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About Michelin ( www.michelin.co.uk )
Michelin , the leading tyre company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing, distributing and marketing tyres for every type of vehicle. It also offers innovative business support services, digital mobility services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 170 countries, has 112,300 employees and operates 68 production plants in 17 countries. The Group also has a Technology Centre, responsible for research and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia. ( www.michelin.com )
For further press information please contact:
David Johnson, Michelin Press Office
Tel: + 44 (0) 1782 402341 Email: d.johnson@uk.michelin.com
James Keeler or Andy Hemphill, Garnett Keeler PR, Inver House, 37-39 Pound Street,
Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PG
Tel: +44 (0)20 8647 4467 Fax: +44 (0)20 8544 4711 E-mail: james.keeler@garnettkeeler.com / andy.hemphill@garnettkeeler.com
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