Ainscough extends tyre partnership with Michelin

Ainscough will exclusively fit Michelin tyres (Photo: Ainscough Crane Hire)

Ainscough Crane Hire has reported that it has handed responsibility for management of equipment tyres to Michelin’s Connected Solutions (CXS) division.

The deal will cover Ainscough’s trucks, trailers, vans and mobile cranes.

The new arrangement with Michelin’s CXS division extends the company’s existing management of the operator’s truck tyres which started in 2023.

As part of the move, Ainscough will be fitting Michelin X Crane 2 tyres to boost fuel efficiency and safety.

With 30 locations across the UK, Ainscough operates more than 350 Liebherr cranes, many of which are 16-wheel models. Additionally, the company operates 199 vans and 135 trucks and trailers. These include 40 Scania HGVs for haulage of heavy equipment.

“Michelin has become our latest highly valued strategic supplier relationship,” said Chris Britton, head of Operations Support at Ainscough. “Being the number one operator in our field, we only go with trusted and number one brands as our suppliers.”

Through the agreement, Michelin will supply about 1,000 tyres per year. As part of this, the service will include sustainability reporting.

“The fuel savings of £130 per 10,000 km will save us thousands across the lifetime of the machines and reduce their environmental impact. Likewise, the increased load factor of the fitments and the 20% improvement in braking distances really impressed us. It means safety margins will increase, and safety is at the heart of everything we do,” said Britton.