en.Wedoany.com Reported - Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Northern Ireland, UK, has significantly improved the efficiency of its 160-vehicle fleet and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 27.7 tonnes over three years by introducing Michelin tyres. Since 2021, the council has equipped its vans and trucks uniformly with Michelin tyres and maintained its partnership with this supplier through the UK government's CCS framework.
A council spokesperson noted: "Selecting Michelin tyres via CCS ensures we are linked with a reliable partner. The collaboration, now in its fourth year, implements a multiple-life strategy for tyres on heavy vehicles. Combined with overall improved tyre durability, it demonstrates excellent lifecycle benefits, enhancing operational efficiency and delivering sustainable savings." The fleet includes 100 vans handling tasks such as pest management, welfare checks, and park maintenance, along with 60 heavy trucks – like 32-tonne hook loaders and 26-tonne refuse collection vehicles – operating around the clock, with a focus on performance, safety, and compliance.
Through the tyre multiple-life strategy, the council regrooves tyres when tread depth reaches 3-4mm and has them remanufactured at Michelin's Stoke-on-Trent plant to extend the casing's lifespan. From 2023 to 2025, this practice prevented 10.2 tonnes of waste from going to landfill, reduced raw material consumption by 13.2 tonnes, and contributed to a 27.7-tonne reduction in CO₂ emissions.
The spokesperson added: "While premium tyres involve a higher initial outlay, remanufactured tyres offer outstanding cost-effectiveness and clear quality advantages. Using Michelin products has reduced the frequency of tyre blowouts in the fleet. Fewer breakdowns mean less downtime, helping to provide more timely services while also improving driver satisfaction." The council also uses Michelin Connected Fleet services to monitor fuel usage, track harsh braking to optimize driver training, enhance safety, and drive further CO₂ reductions. Daily tyre maintenance is handled by Modern Tyres in Ballyclare.
The CCS framework provides local authorities with a transparent and reliable route to access quality suppliers like Michelin, helping councils improve services, control costs, and achieve sustainability goals.
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