Containerlift in new Vacu-Lug tyre deal
International container-handling specialist Containerlift has selected Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres to provide a comprehensive tyre and support service package for its UK and European Sidelifter sales and rental operation.
Based in Dunmow, Essex, Containerlift provides a nationwide end-to-end pick up and placement service. Using bespoke-designed Steelbro Sidelifter trailers, each equipped with twin 18-tonne capacity cranes, the company works with a cross-section of businesses from longer-term contracts such as recycling and waste disposal, to specialist major assignments including the London Olympics.
From its Grantham manufacturing base, Vacu-Lug is providing a combination of Premium 385 65 and 315/70 Duramold retreads and Westlake tyres for approximately 33 trucks and 19 tandem-axle trailers in the Containerlift fleet on a dedicated PPK (pence per kilometre) contract.
Support is provided by Vacu- Lug’s online VMS (vehicle management system) programme, which ensures close monitoring of tyre wear and maintenance requirements. Meanwhile, nationwide operational service and backup is supplied by ATS Euromaster.
Containerlift director, Richard Cleaver said: “Our vehicles do a lot of miles and sometimes operate in quite adverse conditions: road, rail, sea ports, basically we go everywhere. Therefore we not only need to rely on high-performance tyres but also on a solid back-up service to ensure maximum value and uninterrupted service to our customers. Vacu-Lug was able to satisfy both these requirements with a high quality and competitive package.”
