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Retreaders install new Vipal-developed buffer
Brazilian retreaders União and Toro have installed a Vipal Rubber-developed casing buffing system. The VR01 Smart DUO, a dual position buffer, was installed at União Tire Retreading in São Paulo retreader in April. Soon after, another partner of the Vipal Authorized Network Deatler had installed a single position variant at its Toro Recauchutagem operation in Rio de Janeiro.
Continue ReadingBandvulc gives Kerr’s Northern Ireland exclusivity
Bandvulc has awarded Kerr’s Tyres & Auto exclusivity for its product range in Northern Ireland. This follows on from Kerr’s appointment at the beginning of 2017 as the sole supplier of Uniroyal TBR (truck tyres) for this region.
Continue ReadingKraiburg Austria invests in Spain
Having appointed Alessandro Bottesini as sales manager in March, Kraiburg Austria now offers extended technical support for its proven, high quality products. The company reports that in it is experience such a move is important for market growth. Furthermore it is of crucial importance for the fleets to under-stand how to fit retreaded tyres with a perfectly matched combination of pattern design and compound for the relevant application.
Continue Reading![Superdoll Zambia gains ISO 9001-2015](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Superdoll.jpg)
Superdoll Zambia gains ISO 9001-2015
The Superdoll OTR tyre retreading and repair plant, purportedly the largest OTR retreading plant in the world and located in Ndola Copperbelt was recently awarded the Certificate in Quality Management System based on ISO 9001-2015. The Certification audit was conducted by the Zambian Bureau of Standards (ZABS) from 4 to 5 April 2017. The ZABS Certification Decision Committee, met and approved the award of Certificate of Quality Management System.
Continue Reading![Bridgestone Bandag introduces new trailer tyre treads](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Bridgestone-Bandag_tb.jpg)
Bridgestone Bandag introduces new trailer tyre treads
Bandag has brought a trio of new pre-cure treads to market. The first of these is the M-Trailer 001, and in a statement the Bridgestone subsidiary reports this tread was developed with on-/off-road conditions in mind. “Combining robust performance with a high resistance to cuts, chips and punctures, this advanced retread is ideal for use […]
Continue Reading![Marangoni signs Finland Ringtread partnership with Lujakumi Oy](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Ringtread-finland.jpg)
Marangoni signs Finland Ringtread partnership with Lujakumi Oy
The Marangoni Ringtread system is entering “new territory” with the signing of Finnish retreader and Point S member Lujakumi Oy has signed up as a Marangoni partner. Based in Pori on the country’s west coast, Lujakumi Oy has been in the retreading business for more than 60 years, and look forward to the new partnership agreement.
Continue Reading![Vipal launches new European website](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/VIPAL-EUROPE.png)
Vipal launches new European website
Vipal Europe is aiming to strengthen and spread its reach in the European tyre retreading market, with product tips and a full catalogue of certified tread designs specifically designed for the European market.
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RTA fundraising for ill founder Harvey Brodsky
Not too long ago, Harvey Brodsky shared that he was cutting back his engagements with the Retread Tire Association for health reasons. The US-based association now reports that Brodsky’s cancer has advanced further, and it has launched a personal GoFundMe Campaign to help with the significant medical expenses involved.
Continue Reading![7 Vipal treads verified for German government incentive programme](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/VT220-ang4.jpg)
7 Vipal treads verified for German government incentive programme
Seven treads in Vipal Rubber’s portfolio have been made eligible for use in the German De-minimis programme. The VT220, VT160, VDA4 (all drive axle), VL150A, VZAB, VAP1 and VT550A (trailer) designs have all been verified, and meet the programme’s needs. Promoted by the German government, De-minimis reimburses a significant part of fleet operators’ costs in acquiring tyres retreaded to certain specifications.
Continue ReadingBridgestone adds aircraft tire retreading warehouse
Bridgestone Aircraft Tire USA, which operates a 160,000-square-foot aircraft tyre retreading facility in Rockingham County, North Carolina, is expanding with a new warehouse in nearby Madison.
Continue Reading![Bandvulc to supply Continental, retread tyres, support to MC Rental](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/MC-Rental-2017.jpg)
Bandvulc to supply Continental, retread tyres, support to MC Rental
MC Rental has appointed Bandvulc as its national tyre supplier and administrator. Bandvulc Plus+ will control all of the company’s tyre related transactions through its 24/7 call facility in Devon. In conjunction with MC Rental, BVPlus+ will be expanding its service outlets to accommodate some of MC Rental’s exiting suppliers and will be utilising its national network of Key Partners across the UK. Tyre provision nationally is Bandvulc and Continental with all used tyres being returned to Devon for inspection, reuse, and disposal.
Continue Reading![Shanks ‘reduces vehicle downtime’ with Vacu-Lug tyre service management](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/shanks-vacu.jpg)
Shanks ‘reduces vehicle downtime’ with Vacu-Lug tyre service management
Shanks Waste Management has selected Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres to manage its commercial vehicle tyres for a number of recycling centres throughout the UK. Using Vacu-Lug’s bespoke web-based VMS software programme, each Shanks vehicle is individually managed to provide a full monitoring, repair and tyre husbandry service. This includes Shanks’ entire fleet of delivery and collection vehicles, including roll-on-roll-off hook-lifts with drawbar trailers and a mixture of plant and OTR wheeled equipment.
Continue Reading![Tread list 2017/2018: Kraiburg Austria optimises product programme](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kraiburg_profilliste_2017-18-sml.jpg)
Tread list 2017/2018: Kraiburg Austria optimises product programme
The latest Kraiburg Austria tread design programme is now available. The retreading specialist has optimised its product range again this year in response to broad customer demand. It says it has streamlined its core range to cater more precisely to the needs of the retreaders, and this has resulted in the discontinuation of some tread lengths and the addition of others.
Continue Reading![Flexibility, product innovation helping Cima Impianti in difficult market](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/OTR-BUFFING-PEELING-GROOVING-sml.jpg)
Flexibility, product innovation helping Cima Impianti in difficult market
As has been the case for many companies in the machinery manufacturing sector, business for Cima Impianti has changed dramatically over the past decade. The Italian maker of tyre production machinery states that it has required a “great capacity to evolve and adapt to the new market situation” in order to gain the flexibility it needs in both people skills and machining process equipment.
Continue Reading![Marangoni establishing new HQ in Turkey, anticipates greater market share](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Marangoni-TK-expansion.jpg)
Marangoni establishing new HQ in Turkey, anticipates greater market share
Through its subsidiary Marangoni Kauçuk, Marangoni Retreading Systems has established a new warehouse and head office in Istanbul. From this site, Marangoni will both supply the Turkish city’s retreaders and its nationwide network.
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