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July 06, 2021
Document Number OBNPCL2105 – 6 July 2021
This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing all variants of IV Tested Tyre Inflators. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.
Part Numbers to be discontinued:
AFG1C08/IV
Airforce Tyre Inflator 0-12 bar, 1.8m Hose Euro Connector
AFG1H03/IV
Airforce Tyre Inflator 0-170 psi & 0-12 bar, 0.53m Hose THO Connector
AFG1H03/IV/SPA
Airforce Tyre Inflator 0-170 psi & 0-12 bar, 0.53m Hose THO Connector
AFG1H08/IV
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June 21, 2021
PCL launches in-house designed Safety Blowguns
New ERGO and ERGO EXTREME created for strength, comfort and affordability
Sheffield-based pneumatics expert PCL has once again hit the target for customer needs with its new range of better and best safety blowguns – ERGO and ERGO EXTREME.
Design-engineered in the UK, with comfort and style in mind, this range has the PCL DNA running right through it, from handle to tip. A sturdy product made from durable plastic that looks and feels good in your hand, it replaces the current ‘best’ range of blowguns, building on the high quality and performance
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June 10, 2021
Document Number OBNPCL2104 – 10 June 2021
This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing the HRA3L01 Hose Reel. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.
Part Numbers to be discontinued:
HRA3L01 Workshop Pro Hose Reel, Air Hose, 10m of 10mm i/d HoseAlternative Part Numbers:
HRA3L02 Workshop Pro Hose Reel, Air Hose, 15m of 10mm i/d Hose
HRA3L03 Workshop Pro Hose Reel, Air Hose, 20m of 10mm i/d HoseProduct Sales Obsolete Date:
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May 26, 2021
Pneumatics expert PCL has appointed a new Technical Sales Manager, Ben Kershaw, who will be responsible for growing sales and providing technical and product support in the petrol, automotive, industrial and fluid markets.
An experienced engineer, Ben has supported both internal and external stakeholders in technical management roles, most recently in renewable energy. During his career he has worked as a technical support engineer, delivering training, developing fault-finding guides and answering questions from engineers out in the field.
With a background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, Ben was attracted to the position at PCL as he is keen to use his mechanical skills in a sales-focused role within the automotive industry. He said:” This role offers a straight route back into that with a highly reputed company selling top quality products. Over the years I have come into contact with many people in various industries who buy equipment from PCL and highly
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May 18, 2021
As PCL continues to expand despite the pandemic, the company has made a crucial addition to its ever-expanding team. In her new role of Assistant Category Manager, Jodie Mitchell will help strengthen PCL’s global reach as a leading distributor of innovative tyre inflation and compressed air products by growing and maximising the product range potential.
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May 05, 2021
Sheffield-based tyre inflation and pneumatics expert PCL continues to expand its HQ operation with the appointment of a new Customer Service Team Leader.
Reporting to Sales Director Lee Wright, Nicola Slazak will be responsible for providing hands on support, whilst leading the team in delivering the excellent customer service for which PCL is renowned.
One of Nicola’s main priorities will be to work closely with PCL’s warehouse and production teams to help streamline processes and improve the communication flow back to customers. She will also focus on strengthening relationships within PCL’s expanding field sales team.
Born and bred in South Yorkshire, having grown up in Rotherham and recently moved to Sheffield, Nicola is familiar with PCL’s world-leading reputation for manufacturing high quality products backed up by first class customer service.
She aims to use her extensive background in customer service, retail and administration to ensure the team
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April 15, 2021
How to set up a mobile tyre fitting business
According to the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA), around 50 million new tyres are supplied in the UK each year for use on cars, vans, trucks and buses, with tyre shops reporting a rise in demand for mobile tyre fitting services during the pandemic.If you’re thinking of setting up a tyre fitting business, once you have the right vehicle, your main investment will be the equipment, and that’s where PCL can help. As the global leader in the design and manufacture of the most advanced and comprehensive portfolio of tyre inflation and compressed air products on the market, we can advise on the best and most cost-effective equipment used in tyre fitting at a customer’s home or business.
Who to target for mobile tyre fitting
But first, you will need to decide who your customers will
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March 31, 2021
Document Number OBNPCL2103 – 31 March 2021
This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing certain variants of the TPG Tyre Pressure Gauges. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.
Part Numbers to be discontinued:
TPG4H01 Pocket Service Gauge, Twin Hold-On Head, 10-120 psi & 0.8-8.2 barAlternative Part Numbers:
TPG4H07 Service Gauge THO Head 10-120 psi & 0.8-8.2 bar (Blister Packed)Product Sales Obsolete Date:
Immediate effect from March 2021.