![Three new retread CV tyres from Vacu-Lug](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/LTO1-e1463482834415.jpg)
Three new retread CV tyres from Vacu-Lug
Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has introduced three new retread tyres for the heavier end of the commercial vehicle transport sector. A size 315/80R22.5 model has been added to its Logistik LD01 drive pattern, manufactured using the latest 12-segment, high pressure tyre press. The LD01 provides optimal performance and longevity to reduce operating costs with low rolling resistance and a competitive cost-per-kilometre.
Continue Reading![OBO encourages Reifen visitors to relax at beach-themed tyre sustainability stand](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/obo-stand.jpg)
OBO encourages Reifen visitors to relax at beach-themed tyre sustainability stand
OBO Tyres will present a stand designed to promote tyre retreading at Reifen 2016. The company’s 100sqm stand will be situated in the Gallery area that connects Hall 2 and 4, with OBO Tyres giving its booth a summer look, presenting large tyres in a beach environment. The retreader says its intention is to draw attention “to the most environmentally friendly” method of tyre production.
Continue Reading![Vacu Lug visits Vipal in Brazil](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Vacu-Lug-05-a-07_04_2016-Nova-Prata-2.jpg)
Vacu Lug visits Vipal in Brazil
On 5 April Vipal welcomed Vacu Lug managing director, Tim Hercock to Salvador, Bahia as part of a visit to the retreading materials supplier’s global headquarters and production base. While Vipal Europe manager, Alessandro Campos and Vipal Rubber international business director Aldo Bastos hosted the trip, Cassiano Peliciolli, Vipal’s maintenance and engineering coordinator showed the firm’s tread rubber and motorcycle tyre production sites Bastos initial Vipal institutional presentation.
Continue Reading![Bandvulc to show new “look & feel” at CV Show](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/bandvulc.png)
Bandvulc to show new “look & feel” at CV Show
Well-known retreader and truck fleet specialist, Bandvulc is once again exhibiting at the CV Show. Evolving from its 2015 stand, with a few changes to the ‘look & feel’, this year’s stand is all said to be all “about the message”.
Continue Reading![Montreal buses running on Vipal V167 tread](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/STM-bus.jpg)
Montreal buses running on Vipal V167 tread
The Société de Transport de Montreal (STM) will begin retreading its tyres using Vipal products, following a bidding process and a battery of tests with the retreading material provider’s V167 tread.
Continue Reading![Louzán SL to produce Marangoni Ringtread retread tyres in Spain](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WEB-Marangoni-Louzan.jpg)
Louzán SL to produce Marangoni Ringtread retread tyres in Spain
Marangoni Retreading Systems has announced a new partnership with Spanish retreading partner, Louzán SL. The Galicia-based company, which was formed in the 1940s, offers a range of services for fleets, including retreading, with ten sales outlets for extensive territorial coverage. Marangoni said the partnership reflects the “major changes” taking place in the retreading industry. While the future of the retread manufacturer’s Rovereto remains uncertain, Marangoni has moved to increase its global partnerships in various markets around the world. The company characterises its latest Spanish partnership as an “expansion” of its activities in the country.
Continue Reading![OBO Tyres celebrates 5 years of Ecotrac retreading brand](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/24R20.5-Transport-HD.jpg)
OBO Tyres celebrates 5 years of Ecotrac retreading brand
OBO Tyres has marked the fifth anniversary of its retreading brand, Ecotrac, with discounts available on sever Ecotrac models. The manufacturer says its Ecotrac rubber compound, for retreading earthmover, agricultural and transport tyres, was the result of “years of market research,” which have made it “strong, durable and safe”. OBO said it is “proud” of the results, adding that “service and customer satisfaction is of paramount importance.”
Continue ReadingDunlop Aircraft Tyres receives global business boost with FAA certification
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has approved Dunlop Aircraft Tyres’ facilities in China and the USA. The FAA-14 CFR Part 145 approval means operators of US-registered commercial aircraft are able to fit the company’s products. The company has a global tyre distribution and retreading network, and is opening its first distribution and retreading facility in North America in order to support aircraft operators throughout the Americas.
Continue Reading![Closures: Dark clouds over Marangoni’s Rovereto site](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Marangoni-Rovereto_tb.jpg)
Closures: Dark clouds over Marangoni’s Rovereto site
Dark clouds currently hang over Via del Garda in Rovereto, Italy. Around 290 workers at the Marangoni Group’s headquarters site have been on strike since yesterday, prompted by a decision taken by their representative union last Friday. The workers are fighting for the future of their jobs and fear for the future of their employer. According to local media, company CEO Massimo de Alessandri has described Marangoni’s situation as “increasingly difficult.” Many of those affected are questioning the company’s future and worry that Marangoni plans to lay off up to 50 per cent of the site’s workforce. Speaking with Tyres & Accessories, de Alessandri stated that such a reduction is a matter “of pure speculation” promoted by insecure workers and unions.
Continue Reading![Bandag extends city bus and coach retread size range](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bandag-size-extension-UAP001.jpg)
Bandag extends city bus and coach retread size range
Bandag has added 3 new sizes to its range of retreads for city bus and coach applications. The Bandag U-AP 001 city bus retread is now available in size 245/70R19.5 and the Bandag BDR-C coach retread, in sizes 245/70R19.5 and 295/80R22.5. As a result of the range extension, the Bandag urban and coach line-up now covers most common premium casing sizes on the market.
Continue Reading![Marix retreads are “extremely competitive” against low-cost imports, says Marangoni](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Marix_MH2_vista_lato-sml.jpg)
Marix retreads are “extremely competitive” against low-cost imports, says Marangoni
Europe’s retreaders face an ongoing battle against imports of low-priced new commercial vehicle tyres from China, and even well-known names such as Marangoni are not immune from the strain this puts upon turnover and margins. However the Marangoni Group states that it believes in both retreading and in the company’s own future growth, and has undertaken a number of measures to strengthen its position.
Continue Reading![Recycling firm hails Vacu-Lug traceability](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/230116-Tyre-management-system-ensures-compliance-cost-control-for-recycling-operator.jpg)
Recycling firm hails Vacu-Lug traceability
Mid UK Recycling Ltd, a leading independent waste management, recycling and resource recovery specialist reports 100 per cent traceability since switching to Vacu-Lug to provide a dedicated tyre management service. With a comprehensive range of resource recovery services, including waste management, skip hire and public authority recycling contracts, Mid UK Recycling Ltd operates a nationwide collection fleet of over 70 vehicles.
Continue Reading![Vipal strengthens Portuguese retread presence](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/São-Mamede-1.jpg)
Vipal strengthens Portuguese retread presence
Vipal has strengthened its connections with the Portuguese retreading market, building on a relationship in Spain and now including retreader São Mamede, from the city of Guimarães Vipal reports that is embarked on a series of relationship and communications actions focused particularly on European clients during the course of 2015.
Continue Reading![ETRMA data: Imports growing as retreading decline continues](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/etrma-retreading.png)
ETRMA data: Imports growing as retreading decline continues
The European tyre market is up, but imports are growing too, meaning ETRMA members are not benefiting from the increase as much as others. At the same time, the retread market decreased for the fourth consecutive year, and in 2015 it expected to plunge a further 10 per cent to 4.2 million tyres.
Continue ReadingRMA asks government to address effects of low cost imports on retread industry
Several representatives of the Retread Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the tyre industry have met with Department for Business ministers to discuss the impact of low-cost new tyres on the UK and European retreading industry, and its direct implications for employment in the retread tyre industry, the tyre recovery programme and the environment. The association said it would “press for urgent measures” to address what it argues is evidence of ‘dumping’.
Continue Reading