John Loughran

Ireland

Editor and Special Projects Leader at Tyre Trade Journal

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Bridgestone staff volunteer on Daffodil Day

2 days ago | tyretrade.ie | John Loughran

Ten Bridgestone Ireland employees volunteered to fundraise for the Irish Cancer Society on this year’s Daffodil Day, Friday 28th March. The volunteers partnered with the local Skerries town organising committee and covered locations from 9am to 5pm. As a result of the Bridgestone staff volunteering the Irish Cancer Society was able to cover a new location for collections raising additional funds.
GRI and First Industrial Tyres – a partnership driving success in the UK and Ireland - TyreTrade.ie

1 month ago | tyretrade.ie | John Loughran

For over a decade, GRI and First Industrial Tyres (FIT) have built a strong and enduring partnership, driving success in the UK and Ireland’s Industrial tyre market. Since the beginning of their collaboration in 2010, FIT has been a key distributor of GRI’s premium Specialty Tyres, ensuring seamless tyre replacement services across the UK and Ireland.
Tim O’Leary retires from S Tyres

1 month ago | tyretrade.ie | John Loughran

HomeBrandsBridgestoneTim O’Leary retires from S Tyres Bridgestone, Irish News, News The very popular Cork tyre man Tim O’Leary, has retired from S Tyres after 52 years of service. O’Leary, who is well known in the transport and tyre industry in Munster, received presentations and recognition for his long service and retirement from S Tyres, from the Cork branch of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) and Bridgestone....
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1 month ago | tyretrade.ie | James Dixon |John Loughran |Eoin Cuttle

Techno Vector TV8 Smartlight – the future of touchless wheel alignment By James Dixon / March 25, 2025 Workshops across Ireland are transforming their alignment services with the Techno Vector TV8 Smartlight, and Equipco Ireland has already completed...
Modern Tyres celebrates 60 years in business

1 month ago | tyretrade.ie | John Loughran

Modern Tyres is celebrating 60 years in business this year. To mark this momentous occasion the company hosted a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the K Club, Co. Kildare for 120 of its Branch Managers and partners in early January. TV presenter Anna Daly compèred the event and was supported by former Munster and Ireland rugby legend Donncha O’Callaghan.
Modern Tyres celebrates 60 years in business

1 month ago | cvworkshop.ie | John Loughran

Modern Tyres is celebrating 60 years in business this year. To mark this momentous occasion the company hosted a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the K Club, Co. Kildare for 120 of its Branch Managers and partners in early January. TV presenter Anna Daly compèred the event and was supported by former Munster and Ireland rugby legend Donncha O’Callaghan.
ITIA calls for balanced approach to expansion of EPR scheme

1 month ago | tyretrade.ie | John Loughran

The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has called “for a balanced approach that considers both environmental sustainability and the practical realities faced by industry members”, in relation to the forthcoming expansion of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme.
Midland Tyre Services getting in the festive spirit

Dec 18, 2024 | tyretrade.ie | John Loughran

John Loughran was out on the road this week, and spotted that Midland Tyre Services in Borris-in-Ossory, Co Laois, has put some worn tyres to good use by creating a ‘tyre Christmas tree’, cleverly incorporating wheel nut indicators into the design. If you have done something similar to the picture below, then please send a photo to us at [email protected].
Daly Daly reports strong demand for CEAT EnduraDrive A/S tyre

Dec 11, 2024 | tyretrade.ie | John Loughran

Daly Tyres, the official distributor of CEAT tyres is reporting strong demand from tyre retailers for the brand’s EnduraDrive A/S tyre. With cold weather and freezing temperatures set to to continue, the CEAT EnduraDrive A/S tyre, featuring the M+S marking with snow flake symbol is ideal for Ireland’s winter roads.
ITIA 2024 Review – Challenges and Opportunities - TyreTrade.ie

Dec 11, 2024 | tyretrade.ie | John Loughran

2024 was a dynamic year for the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA). In an end of year review, CEO Sue O’Neill reflects on the past year’s achievements and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead in 2025, writes John Loughran. During a recent annual review with ITIA NEC members, the discussion highlighted another year of significant challenges for the industry. Attracting and retaining staff remains a major hurdle.