Fedima manufacturer Recauchutagem 31 celebrates golden anniversary

Portuguese retreader Recauchutagem 31 has celebrated 50 years in the business with a celebration attended by some 400 guests. From humble beginnings with just five employees and a 400 square metre facility in 1969, the retreader has grown over the years into a business that employs 88 and produces up to 500 tyres a day in sizes up to and including 27.00R49. Commenting on the company’s half century, Carlos Marques, chief executive officer of Recauchutagem 31, said: “Many thanks to our employers, our suppliers and our customers for help us these 50 years working with the best quality.”

Recauchutagem 31 has produced the Fedima brand since 1992 and now exports half of the tyres it retreads; Fedima tyres are sold in more than 20 countries around the world, including the UK.