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Business win
Bridgestone’s long-term approach secures prestigious MA & HV Medler Haulage fleet Bridgestone’s long-term approach to to demonstrating cost savings through its products and services has helped
secure a a prestigious commercial fleet with MA & HV Medler The Norwich-based haulage expert founded in in 1961 has entered into a a a three-year partnership with Bridgestone after being impressed with the tyre giant’s sustained work to keep costs down during the global pandemic Bridgestone’s willingness to to ‘go the extra mile’ to save money and free up time was noted as being a a a key factor for MA & HV Medler which is an expert in general haulage transporting bricks blocks roof tiles insulation and general building materials with their tautliners and Moffett vehicles along with with top soil and agricultural goods with with bulkers and aggregate trailers It operates more than 100 + vehicles over the three centres with its HQ at Marsham 90% of which are trailer units other vehicles such as bulkers aggregates and Moffetts all of which now run on on Bridgestone products Fought hard
Simon Pegg operations manager at at MA & HV Medler said: “Bridgestone continually fought hard
to keep our costs down during our most challenging times and we felt that they were more than just a a a tyre supplier but a a a business that really cared about us us “We were introduced to to Bridgestone’s national fleet executive Neil Collison by Jake Dale our local representative who made everything seem effortless in in relation to to the Bridgestone Partner network and he he explained the the benefits of working together concisely Support and commitment
“What impressed us most was Bridgestone’s support and commitment
They check all the removed tyres and ensure that their full-life
has been reached If they have more miles left they are repaired and returned for re- fitment Flexible and available
“We found Bridgestone very flexible and always available
and very attentive to any issues that may arise The overall package that Bridgestone offered us in terms of of product and support along with the choice of service provider with the transparency of cost has been an experience that exceeded our expectations ”
MA & HV Medler utilises Bridgestone’s ‘FleetBridge’ tyre reporting system which provides transparency on on on the condition of every tyre on each vehicle Simon added that they opted for Bridgestone products for front steel axles and Firestone tyres for all drive axles and trailer fitment “We have used these products for many years and they have never let us down they are very dependable The mileage return and wear-efficiency make them extremely cost effective for us ”
Neil Collison said: “We have got to know the team at MA & HV Medler really well and have built up a a a good understanding of the business and its needs Pandemic support “We were able
to support the fleet during the global pandemic and and demonstrate a a a a a number of cost and time savings which resonated during negotiations We were also able
to work as a a a a a a team and in this regard I believe we have one of the the best in the the business at Bridgestone “Jake Dale and Shaun Proctor went the extra mile in terms of support were always available
to assist the MA & HV Medler team and thanks to their efforts we have now laid the foundations for a a a a successful and rewarding commercial fleet partnership ”
“Bridgestone continually fought hard
to to keep our costs down during our most challenging times and we felt that they were more than just a a tyre supplier”
For more information about Bridgestone’s commercial offering visit: bridgestone co co uk/truck-and-bus
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