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Clean sweep for Focsa with Michelin

12/11/2009

(Stoke-on-Trent - November 9, 2009) - Waste and environmental management specialist Focsa Services UK is increasing tyre life and reducing tyre-related breakdowns after adopting an all Michelin policy which is seeing the company move away from budget brands.

The agreement sees Focsa's mixed fleet of vehicles, which ranges from vans and road sweepers through to 32 tonne refuse collection vehicles switch to Michelin tyres, following successful trials at a number of the company's operating centres.

Alan Sherlock, Focsa National Fleet Manager, comments: "The main reason for appointing Michelin is that all of our contracts are in the public sector providing waste management and environmental services, so we have to ensure we deliver a reliable service and meet all legal requirements.

"Our relationship with Michelin not only gives us the reassurance that our fleet is being well served, but also that all tyres are correctly fitted and maintained to the highest possible standard."

Tyre fitment and maintenance is provided by ATS Euromaster, including regular fleet inspections which sees tyre pressures checked and adjusted to levels recommended by Michelin for each vehicle type, helping to maximise longevity and optimise fuel economy.

The deal sees a mixture of Michelin new and Remix tyres fitted at five of Focsa's locations across the UK, with heavy goods vehicles following the complete Four Lives tyre policy to ensure maximum mileage performance.

"We were impressed with Michelin's web-based reporting which gives us total cost and budget transparency across the contract, allowing us to observe tyre usage for each vehicle and location, enabling trends to be monitored and any issues which arise to be dealt with quickly," adds Alan Sherlock.

"The Michelin policy fits well with our operation and ensures that every asset is running as efficiently and effectively as possible. We expect the new tyres to deliver a range of savings for the business in the coming years," he concludes.

Focsa Services UK is a waste and environmental management company delivering environmentally responsible and increasingly innovative solutions for a range of public sector and private customers.

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