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Shell Lubricants supports the IRTE Skills Challenge 2012

3rd May 2012

Today's fleet engineers operate under the same pressures as the wider fleet management operation - minimising maintenance costs, keeping the fleet on the road, improving fuel economy and meeting stringent emissions legislation are all challenges which have to be managed and balanced on a daily basis. Recognition of these challenges is why Shell Lubricants* proudly sponsors the 2012 IRTE Skills Challenge.

Knorr-Bremse proudly sponsor the IRTE Skills Challenge 2012

9th Apr 2012

Knorr-Bremse is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for commercial vehicles, and has pioneered the development and production of modern braking systems for over 100 years.

IRTE Skills Challenge online tests now available

5th Apr 2012

With less than three months to go, the time is fast approaching for the IRTE Skills Challenge 2012! To celebrate, event host S&B Automotive Academy has developed an online test for bus and coach technicians and operators - so everyone can now experience a flavour for the upcoming competition.

Operators prepare for IRTE Skills Challenge

10th Mar 2012

With the addition of new sponsor Delphi Diesel, and the news that sixteen operators have expressed an interest in the event (three times more than last year), the IRTE Skills Challenge 2012 is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever!

Bridgestone sponsors IRTE Skills Challenge 2012

23rd Feb 2012

As the premium tyre manufacturer, recognising excellence and improving the skills of staff is fundamental to Bridgestone's company ethos. It was natural therefore for Bridgestone to support the SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) initiative of recognising the skills within the bus & coach industry and sponsor the IRTE Skills Challenge.

Line-up revealed for IRTE Skills Challenge 2012

6th Feb 2012

Registration is now closed for the IRTE Skills Challenge and, with many bus and coach operators expressing an interest in taking part in the industry's premier skills competition, the 2012 event is set to be bigger than ever!

Allison Transmission - proudly sponsors the IRTE Skills Challenge

26th Jan 2012

With registration open until 31 January, the IRTE Skills Challenge 2012 will celebrate the contribution of bus and coach engineers. Through the practical elements of the competition, based upon the IRTE's technician licensing scheme, irtec, the IRTE Skills Challenge will reward the engineers who ensure our buses and coaches transport the public efficiently and safely. Following the success of the first competition, held last year, the IRTE Skills Challenge is delighted to welcome back Allison Transmission as a key sponsor.

IRTE Skills Challenge 2011

Final chance to sign up for IRTE Skills Challenge

6th Jan 2012

Time is running out for bus and coach operators to register their interest in the IRTE Skills Challenge 2012! With many operators already wanting to find out more, this is your final call to get involved in the event the whole industry is talking about.

Halfords Trade boost IRTE Skills Challenge with prizes

20th Dec 2011

The IRTE Skills Challenge 2012 has been boosted following news that key sponsor Halfords Trade will provide some fantastic prizes for winners of the upcoming competition.

IRTE Skills Challenge - Registration open until 31 Jan

5th Dec 2011

With registration for the IRTE Skills Challenge officially open, bus and coach operators, both large and small, are already signing up to take part in the premier skills event in the industry.

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