ITR’s Jacksonville Grand Opening

Innovative Tread Replacement Inc (ITR) will host a grand opening of its new location at Eastgate Industrial Park in Jackonsville, Illinois, on 6 and 7 May. Over 700 guests are expected to attend the event. The open house and plant tours will be the first public showing of the ITR’s retread process, recognised worldwide for reliability and efficiency in truck tyre tread replacement, according to the company.

ITR is a Marongoni Retreader that carries its own line of flat tread products. According to the company, the new site Jacksonville site joins ITR’s collection of some of the most modern precure retreading facilities in North America.

The ITR’s process uses laser shearography to scan each tyre casing before manufacture to ensure that there is no hidden damage that could result in failure on the road. Each finished tyre is pressure tested to ensure integrity. Tyre retreads are an outstanding example of an environmentally friendly process of industrial recycling, the company notes.

“We made a commitment to our customers to provide the highest quality product possible at an affordable price. Our customers have been dealing with recent Illinois legislation and difficult market conditions that have resulted in devastating financial blows. Tyres are one of the three largest expenses for truck operators. I felt that we needed to bring a value added product to help trucking fleets control their tyre related expenses. ITR, Inc is the result of that planning. The positive customer feedback that we have received to date indicates we are headed in the right direction,” said Richard Brahler, president of ITR, Inc.