Westlake signs new UK truck tyre distributor

ERJ staff report (LMH)

London -- Eskay Tyres, part of the global Al Dobowi Group and Westlake distributor in several European markets, has recently sealed a new distribution agreement with Vacu-Lug, the Lincolnshire-based retread tyre manufacturer, in a move intended to expand the sales of the Westlake truck tyre brand throughout UK and Ireland.

“This move will further consolidate the Westlake brand in the U.K. and Ireland through our association with Vacu-Lug, a highly-respected retread enterprise with a great reputation in the tyre industry,” said Jorge Crespo, European General Manager for Eskay Tyres.

Tim Hercock, managing director of Vacu-Lug, said that the company was “delighted to add Westlake to our growing range of tyres and associated tyre fleet management services. West Lake manufactures a quality product to the highest environmental standards and as such we are delighted to now be able to offer this highly cost-effective brand to the UK's transport operators and tyre distributors."

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News release from Westlake