IRTE events reports

Schmitz Cargobull Trailers

29th Nov 2011

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Delegates heard from Schmitz Cargobull managing director Paul Avery, who delivered an excellent presentation on the company, which included its fascinating history, international growth and major product developments.

Ivor Searle Engine Remanufacturing

25th Nov 2011

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The term 're-con' has often been viewed in the automobile service and repair industry with an amount of stigma and scepticism.

In the summer, the IRTE North London Centre committee decided to see for ourselves whether one of the leading engine re-manufacturers in the UK could live up to their claims. We were kindly invited to the Ivor Searle facility at Soham, Cambridgeshire, where any doubts were soon dispelled.

To read the full report please click on the event report title and also see details of the next visit to Ivor Searle on 7 December 2011.

Annual Dinner 2011

19th Nov 2011

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The centre held its annual dinner at The Barton Grange Hotel in Preston on 19 November.

A roadside breakdown is a dangerous workplace

17th Nov 2011

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The centre's first meeting of the 2011/12 season almost faltered following the no-show of the arranged speaker. However, calamity was avoided when committee member Mark Braham volunteered to talk about his work as AA quality manager, with particular reference to the problems associated with patrols working on the motorway network.

Humber car museum

17th Nov 2011

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Members and guests had a most enjoyable, entertaining and educational evening whilst visiting the Humber Car Museum, owned by the event host, Alan Marshall.