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DBS Software - New software for recovery operators
28 January 2008
DBS Software says it will use its stand 20-110 at the CV Show in April to launch new software for rescue and recovery operators. In 2007 the firm says it was asked to integrate tracking software with third party back-office software and soon found that existing software was falling short.
'We were asked if we could provide an alternative solution,' said Richard Crook, commercial director. 'Our engineers have been working on a suitable replacement and I'm pleased to say that it will be available from April.'
DBS says its software is used by over 5,000 customers throughout Europe. Much of its business comes from recommendations by satisfied customers and reputation for producing reliable bespoke solutions, according to Crook.
More from Richard Crook on +44 (0)870 900 1800 or richard@dbssoftware.co.uk

Locks4Vans - Simple van security solution
28 January 2008
Locks4Vans says it has the first 'Thatcham accredited' device to help protect vehicles from break-in theft. The firm says some two million vehicles are broken into a year, with half successfully attacked via the door locks.
'Vans are particularly vulnerable,' says Andrew Dunley, director. 'Repairs can run into hundreds of pounds per door. Our L4V Defender offers an effective solution, costing around £20 a door. Importantly, the unit looks good too and can even be colour-coded to match the vehicle.'
Dunley says that the unit saw off attacks with screwdriver, hammer and slide hammer for well over Thatcham's prescribed attack test time. The firm will launch the new units from its two stands, 12-760 and 12-770 at the CV Show in April.
More from Andrew Dunley on +44 (0)7917 248291 or andrew.dunley@locks4vans.co.uk

Michelin Tyre - More from Michelin
28 January 2008
Michelin says its stand, 8-340 at the CV Show in April, will be double the size of its stand at last year's event. This is to give the firm space to handle the UK launch of its new 255/60 R19.5 and 205/65 R 17.5 MaxiTrailer tyres as well as a wide range of other products.
The firm says that all of the tyres on show will include its patented Durable Technologies, which it describes as 'a series of innovations that set new performance standards for customers.' Michelin says these are probably the most significant developments since it introduced radial tyres in 1952 and should extend across most of the company's European tyre range by 2011.
More from Paul Cordle on +44 (0)1782 402341 paul-m.cordle@uk.michelin.com

TomTom Work - CV Show debut for TomTom's Link 300
28 January 2008
TomTom Work, the business-to-business division of sat nav specialists TomTom says its new Link 300 box will make its UK exhibition debut on the firm's stand 12-319 at the CV Show this April. The new unit is for the updated TomTom Work Active system and allows operators to track and trace vans and trucks and send messages between them and TomTom Webfleet online.
'Fleet operators are always looking at ways to save costs and improve communications and efficiency,' said Thomas Becher, commercial director of TomTom Work. 'With the new TomTom link 300, any business can instantly combine high quality navigation with two-way data communication, tracking and tracing.''
More from Chris Wakley on +44 (0) 20 7494 8050 or cwakley@automotivepr.com

Unisto - New electronic seal at the CV Show
28 January 2008
Security and fleet management specialist Unisto plans to show its top of the range electronic sealing system, Manta RFID on its stand 11-201 at the CV Show in April. The firm says its RFID sealing technology has grown increasingly popular since its launch in 2005. Its latest Manta RFID system builds on that experience to work with the company's GateSuite software to give an integrated and automated cargo seal verification process.
The firm says its kit is working successfully on over 70,000 vehicles around the world. It increases logistics efficiency and cuts fuel use and carbon emissions by up to 15% a year by cutting the time trucks stand around waiting to be checked.
More from Charmain Kimpton on +44 (0)1 483 209 305 or ckimpton@sheremktg.co.uk