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Brityrex 2007 – Tuning In With the Tyre Business

As the UK’s only independent biennial tyre-trade event both national and international exhibitors are now actively booking their stands for May 2007. Specifically targeted at tyre manufacturers, tyre wholesalers, tyre importers and retailers, Brityrex ’07 will feature tyres and tyre technology, retreads, tyre production equipment, tyre repair and changing equipment, fast-fit and garage equipment, wheel alignment and balancing technology, alloy wheels, valves, tools, workshop management software and tyre recycling and disposal technology. In short, everything relating to the tyre from car tyres through to commercial, industrial, agricultural, off-road and recreational tyres.

9th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Rubberised Road Surface Trialled

A type of rubberised road surface is being trialled for the first time in the UK on a Nottinghamshire footpath. It is hoped that the new coating, which is made using the rubber from old car tyres will make it easier for disabled people and runners to use the paths.

Scott Wilson, in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council, Charles Lawrence International Ltd, the Countryside Agency and the University of Nottingham, was awarded the funding as part of WRAP’s (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) Tyres Programme, which seeks to support demonstration trials where recycled rubber is being used in new applications utilising existing technologies.

8th May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Recycler Continues Expansion After Fire

Murfitts Industries has resumed its expansion plans – installing new machinery – after suffering a fire. The fire broke out on the evening of 23 April in one of the tyre processing machines. The company said its built-in fire suppression system meant damage was extremely limited. Full operations at the plant resumed 48-hours later.

3rd May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

C-Tyres Scoops TAFF Environmental Award

The environmentally-friendly credentials of retreaded tyres have been given a major boost following the news that C-Tyres Ltd, one of the UK’s leading retread manufacturers, scooped the Environment Award at the prestigious TAFF (Tyre and Fast Fit) Awards, organised and presented by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA). C-Tyres managing director Gary Oliver was presented with the award by Renault Vans National Fleet Sales Manager (LCV), Mark Lovett on 26th April at the NTDA’s Annual Dinner held at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel.

2nd May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Record Recovery Levels for Responsible Recycler Scheme

Statistics newly released by the Tyre Recovery Association show that for the first time members of the Association (all of whom are affiliated to the TIC Responsible Recycler Scheme) collectively recovered over 320,000 tonnes of waste tyres in 2005. This represented more than a 12 per cent increase over the 2004 figure (285,000 tonnes) and is the first time the Scheme has passed the 300,000 tonnes barrier. Indications suggest this figure will rise even further in 2006. The UK industry is estimated to generate 475,000 tonnes of used tyre arisings annually.

28th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Fire at UK Tyre Crushing Factory

Four fire engines were called to a blaze at a tyre crushing plant in Littleport (Cambridgeshire) on Sunday. The fire, at rubber factory Murfitts Industries Ltd., started in a compartment where the tyre cutting equipment was kept. The compartment was completely destroyed but firefighters managed to keep the blaze from spreading to the rest of the building. The company is the UK’s newest and most modern tyre recycling facility with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year. It accepts car, truck and agricultural tyres. The process is one of full recovery with no materials going for landfill. Murfitts Industries also provides stockpile clearance and transport service throughout the UK.

27th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Need a Ticket for the Soul Train?

Tickets for the Motown-themed Rubber Industry Dinner are now on sale. The event (29 September 2006, Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Solihull) will includes the thrill of casino tables, live entertainment and a special performance by the ‘Secret Service’. In addition there will also be raffle prizes including a weekend for two in New York, dinner for two in a Michelin starred restaurant, weekend for two at a luxurious Devon retreat and a night “Putting on the Ritz”. Awards will also be presented for contributions to the rubber, tyre and recycling industries. Contact Christine Joyce at the BTMA for more information.

18th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyrexpo Africa “75 Per Cent Sold Out”

Response to Tyrexpo Africa 2006 has surpassed all expectations and the show is now 75 per cent sold out. The enthusiasm and support received by both national and international exhibitors have far exceeded the organisers’ expectations. With five months still to go 30 per cent of exhibitors originate from South Africa and the sub African continent whilst 70 per cent are from overseas. Although many of these companies hail from Europe, there will be exhibitors from North and South America, Asia and the Far East at Tyrexpo Africa.

7th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

A Wheel Cleaning Solution

A small Airblast modular blast room has provided D&S Factors with a self-contained blast cleaning facility for preparing tractor wheels. As well as stocking new and reconditioned standard products from leading agricultural wheel OE companies, D&S also manufactures its own range of special products such as rowcrop wheels, wide flotation wheels and grassland wheels for use on golf courses, parks etc.

Due to an increasing demand for its products, D&S Factors began restructuring its manufacturing factory at Donington, near Spalding. As part of this development a great deal of thought was given to the installation of a new surface preparation facility. “We have always known that the efficient surface preparation of wheels prior to painting is vital to ensure a quality end product,” said manager, David Tasker. “We used to do our blast cleaning in a home-made room – a rubber lined shed really – using a small open nozzle blast machine.”

31st March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Floor Space for Tyrexpo Africa Selling Fast

(Southern Africa/SA Treads) The launch of Tyrexpo Africa 2006 has been met with excellent response from both national and international exhibitors. Reaction from the local sector to the show – scheduled to take place from 12-14 September 2006 at the Sandton Convention Centre – Johannesburg, has not only been positive, is has secured buy-in from major players in the industry and confirmed our own suspicions – a dedicated tyre show of this kind was long overdue in our corner of the world! Already, at this early stage, over 50 percent of stand space has been booked up.

28th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Credential Automotive Formed Following TCS Acquisition

Credential Environmental Ltd has made another key acquisition, announcing the further integration of its tyre collection and reprocessing businesses into one division under the Credential Automotive banner.

Credential Environmental already owned the Automotive Waste Solutions (AWS) and Waste Tyre Solutions (WTS) recycling businesses, and has now acquired Wednesbury-based Tyre Collection Services (TCS) to complement its growing portfolio of automotive sector recycling businesses bringing the group’s turnover to around £16.5 million in 2006.

27th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Significant growth at Sapphire Energy Recovery

Retreading, UK News

Whichever way you look at it 2005 was a significant year for Sapphire Energy Recovery. Not only the did the company successfully dispose of more than 100,000 tonnes of tyres, but it markedly increased industry awareness thanks to a high-profile (putting it mildly) advertising campaign. But neither achievement has gone unnoticed as the 2006 TAFF award nominations (see page 38) recognise the company on both counts. Furthermore Sapphire expects to process its 50 millionth tyre in the coming months, something that is particularly impressive when you consider that the company was only founded in 2000.

6th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Report: Baled Tyres Provide Good Foundation for Civil Engineering

Baled tyres can play an important role in large civil engineering projects, research from Onyx Environmental Trust has found. The study focused on the use of bales made up of 100 tyres compressed together and tied with metal wires. Developed initially in the US as a tyre storage method, the system has now been adapted with a tyre bale for construction – the Used Rubber Recycling Operation.

1st March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Turning Tyres Into Promotional Products

Much has been said about the difficulties of disposing of scrap tyres, both environmentally and financially, but Enviro Products UK, based in Preston, is turning them into business gifts and promotional products. The range available includes pens, mouse mats, coasters and notebooks and they can be printed with your company details, making them ideal as give-aways for events such as exhibitions.

26th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Israel Announces New Tyre Recycling Legislation

Israel’s Knesset has approved the first reading of new legislation designed to curb the amount of waste tyres and the spread of dengue fever. Israel produces two million waste tyres each year and, according to Environment Ministry data, doesn’t yet have any recycling plants.

25th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors