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TyreSafe 'insures' future growth with new member

1/10/2012 4:20 AM EST - TyreSafe

TyreSafe is treading new ground as the year starts by announcing that its latest member is its first from the insurance sector.

Indeed, the newcomer, Adrian Flux Insurance Services, is one of the UK’s leading motor insurance firms, covering everything from standard cars to classics, modified vehicles, supercars and kit cars. With such a strong market presence it will bring a wealth of knowledge and industry...

TyreSafe celebrates five years of safety campaigning

12/19/2011 4:45 AM EST - TyreSafe

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is celebrating its contribution to improving road safety in the UK, having reached its fifth anniversary.

The not-for-profit organisation was established in 2006 to raise awareness about tyre safety issues and since then, the number of motorists killed or seriously injured in a tyre related accident on the UK’s roads has fallen by a massive 38 per...

Scania’s quest for the best truck drivers begins now

12/7/2011 8:00 AM EST - Scania

This week marks the launch of the 2012 Scania Driver Competitions. More than 55,000 drivers from across 39 countries are expected to compete to be declared the best truck drivers, and with the new online registration process, qualifying is just a few clicks away.
Initiated in 2003, the Scania Driver Competitions were originally held in Europe. They have since spread out globally, evolving into challenging...

Will Tracking Body Mass Index in Children Stop Rising Obesity?

12/1/2011 12:45 PM EST - The Investor Relations Group

To help curb the rise of childhood obesit, several states are initiating plans that direct doctors to measure and report the BMI of their patients under 18.
Following the lead of the State of Michigan, several states are initiating plans that direct doctors to measure and report the BMI of their patients under 18, and to provide the data to miscellaneous state registries. The intention could be viewed as a step...

Ford ‘motors’ into the TyreSafe family

11/29/2011 5:45 AM EST - Red Marlin Communications

As part of its well-established UK Corporate Social Responsibility programme, Ford of Britain has further demonstrated its commitment to the safety of its UK customers and other road users, by becoming the latest company to join TyreSafe.

Through its membership, Ford of Britain will actively support TyreSafe’s campaigns, helping to educate drivers of both car and commercial vehicles about the importance of proper,...

New Swedish smartphone app that will contribute to increased safety

Sigma collaborates with Xh Mobile Solutions for the social safety app WalkMeHome...

11/18/2011 7:41 AM EST - Sigma

Sigma has begun development of the WalkMeHome app for the iPhone. Together with XhMobile Solutions, we are working with the new app for the iOS platform. The app is expected to be released during the late autumn of 2011.

WalkMeHome

"Just knowing that someone knew where I was would be reassuring"

"I'd feel much more at ease if I knew that when I felt threatened, I could easily get the attention of my...

TyreSafe spies an opportunity with Bond International!

11/16/2011 6:44 AM EST - Red Marlin Communications

TyreSafe is on a ‘roll’ with its membership recruitment drive and the latest putting pen to paper is Bond International, one of the UK’s leading tyre wholesalers.
Full membership of TyreSafe brings with it many benefits, not least taking an active role in the organisation’s direction and campaigns, but also early notification of future safety campaigns, allowing full integration with its own plans and...

TyreSafe clicks with another new member

11/10/2011 5:45 AM EST - Red Marlin Communications

Blackcirlces.com, the UK’s leading online tyre retailer, is the newest member of TyreSafe, in a year which has seen recruitment levels at the not-for-profit organisation reach top gear.
As a supporter, Blackcircles.com will assist TyreSafe in a wide range of campaigns aimed at raising the awareness of correct tyre maintenance.
The online retailer’s decision to join is yet another clear indication that TyreSafe is...

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Commends Environment Health Trust’s Ellen Mar...

11/2/2011 3:59 PM EST - The Investor Relations Group

For the past two years, Marks and her family have championed the need for people to be informed about simple ways to reduce exposures to microwave radiation from cell phones.

Recognizing her tremendous efforts to promote the right to know about cell phone safety, the Board of Supervisors of the City of San Francisco issued a commendation to Ellen Marks, Director of Government and Public Affairs and...

TyreSafe membership is taken to the ‘Max’

11/2/2011 6:30 AM EST - Red Marlin Communications

Leading tyre safety organisation TyreSafe has been given a further boost with the news that Maxxis has become the latest tyre manufacturer to join its ranks.

Maxxis has over 40 years of manufacturing experience and during that time has won many prestigious awards, but now its industry expertise will be put to good use by TyreSafe to help spread the tyre safety message.

As a full TyreSafe member, Maxxis will...

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