Continental Tyres won a trophy for Manufacturer of the Year at the inaugural Tyre & Fast-Fit awards, organised by the National Tyre Distributors’ Association.

UK managing director Brian Smith enjoyed a second success, scooping the Advertiser of the Year trophy for the tyremaker’s football themed promotional campaign.

Rival Bridgestone collected the Innovation award for its run-flat tyre system.

Other winners at last month’s ceremony were: National Wholesaler – British and International Tyre Supplies in Bristol; Regional Wholesaler – King Road Tyres of Hayes; Environment – Waste Tyre Solutions of Newton Aycliffe; Non-Tyre and Aftermarket – Apaseal.