TRM targeting South America
TRM, the Tyre Retreading Machinery division of Marangoni, is aiming to grow its business in South America, specifically the Brazilian market, the company said.
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Directa Plus collaboration: graphene to boost Marangoni retreading performance
The performance of Marangoni retreading products is expected to benefit from a new strategic collaboration between Marangoni and Directa Plus plc, a leading producer and supplier of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets. Under the terms of the agreement, both Marangoni and Directa plus will work together to develop a bespoke version of the Directa’s Graphene Plus (G+) for use in Marangoni truck and bus tyre retreading compounds.
Marangoni deploys new compound system in Rovereto
A new compounding system will be installed at Marangoni’s plant in Rovereto, Italy. The retreading company says it is continually investing in technologies to meet the demand for improved compounds for the evolving tyre market, including advances for dosing, handling, management and checking of raw materials.
GRI installs first Marangoni Machine in Sri Lanka
GRI reports that it is the first industrial tyre manufacturer in Sri Lanka to employ the benefits of the latest model of Marangoni Alpha Agrifast Italy. According to the company, this machine is “a compact, user friendly and advanced extruder server that is interfaced to tyre building bay drums for producing components such as tread base, tread cap, sidewalls all with joint less, in real time with the highest degree of accuracy and at high speed”. This machine is to be utilized at GRI’s latest state-of-the-art factory in Sri Lanka, set to commence production in January 2018. This brand-new factory will be the largest in Sri Lanka dedicated to produce specialty tyres and the first to produce radial agriculture tyres.
Marangoni appoints Martin Kalagin as Central Technical Service director
Marangoni Retreading Systems has appointed Martin Kalagin as Central Technical Service director, reporting in this role to the chief executive officer of the group.
The Central Technical Service will define and implement the rules and the global guidelines, align the local plans and resources and coordinate the activities of all Technical Service Teams of Marangoni Retreading Systems Business Unit in Europe and overseas.
Marangoni names new HR head, Ferentino plant manager
Michele Bergese has been appointed director of human resources for the Marangoni Group. He joined the company last month from the Sogefi Group, where he served as human resources director since June 2015. Bergese started his career in 1990 as a human resources specialist at Fiat Group company Gilardadini SpA.
Marangoni exhibiting at Steinexpo with Recamax
Teaming up with its German OTR retread distributor Recamax, Marangoni aims to use the upcoming Steinexpo show to “highlight the advantages of OTR tyre retreading in relation to cost and environmental savings.”
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.
Two new products join Marangoni Ringtread Blackline range
Marangoni Retreading Systems has enlarged its Ringtread Blackline range with two new additions, the RTL FE and RDL FE. The manufacturer describes both as “ground-breaking products” and “fuel efficient designs that deliver the all-around best compromise to over the road fleets in traction, fuel saving and mileage, in long haul applications.”
Marangoni subsidiary a top Jungheinrich supplier
A key event at Jungheinrich’s suppliers’ day on 6 April was the presentation of the Jungheinrich Production Supplier Awards. The forklift truck manufacturer and materials handling equipment company honoured its leading suppliers in five key categories. Wenzel Industrie GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marangoni Industrial Tyres S.r.l., was named one of two top suppliers in the ‘FG Components’ category.
Marangoni raises OTR retread product prices
Marangoni’s Direct Retreading and Services business has announced it will raise product prices in Italy and Europe between March and April.
Marangoni announces Retreading Systems price rise
Prices for rubber retreading materials sold by Marangoni’s Retreading Systems division will increase by four to eight per cent, depending on product category, in all European markets invoiced in euros. Prices will also rise in non-euro countries such as the UK, however at a different rate. The new price structure will be implemented this month.
Däcknor AB becomes Marangoni retreading partner
Marangoni Retreading Systems has a new retreading partner in Sweden, Däcknor AB.
Marangoni Industrial Tyres announces price rise
Prices for products from Marangoni Industrial Tyres will increase by up to six per cent as of tomorrow. The company states that new pricing has “become necessary” due to the growing cost of raw materials, particularly natural rubber, in recent months, as well as euro weakness against the US dollar.
Marangoni, Onyx sign industrial tyre MoU
The Marangoni Group and UAE-based conglomerate the Onyx Group, through its subsidiary Ceylon Steel Corporation (CSCL), have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to the industrial tyre market. Upon announcing the MoU’s signing, Marangoni states that this represents “a further step in the strategy of Onyx Group to invest in the tyre sector, with the objective of becoming the largest tyre manufacturer in Sri Lanka and serving both local and international markets.”
