Rösler shows latest OTR innovations
OTR retreading specialist Rösler Tyre Innovators was present at Reifen 2014 with two particular innovations; the German company displayed its ‘Intread Tyre Sensor’ and ‘Griptech’ at the show.
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Mould cure retreading ever-more important for OBO Tyres
The stated goal of OBO Tyres is to supply customers with tread that meets their needs. The Dutch retreader specialises in the off-road segment and offers tyre repair, pre-cure retreading and, increasingly, mould cure retreading. General manager Ursula Abels told Tyres & Accessories during Reifen 2014 that the mould cure retreading operation has become OBO’s most significant business.
Phase one at ContiLifeCycle plant successfully implemented
Following a two-year planning and construction phase, Continental reports the successful implementation of the first operational phase at its ContiLifeCycle facility in Hannover, Germany. “Following the official plant opening last December, the series production of retreaded tyres began in the plant at the start of the year,” reported the tyre maker on 13 June. “With this, important goals in regards to product characteristics have already been achieved. Furthermore, additional process-related enhancements are expected due to ongoing process improvements.”
July launch for Pirelli mould cure retread range
Alongside a number of new commercial segment products, including its new R:01 II truck tyres and H:01 coach range, Pirelli displayed a significant addition to its retread portfolio at Reifen 2014. The Italian manufacturer’s brand-new mould cure Novatread retread line complements the existing range of Pirelli Novateck pre-cure treads and is produced exclusively on Pirelli casings using original Pirelli moulds. Pirelli says the casings used in the Novatread retread range are solely sourced from its latest generation of casings and the retreaded tyres feature tread patterns from the Series :01 new tyre range, which was first introduced in 2009.
Vipal to present VT190 tread alongside VL140 at Reifen 2014
Vipal Rubber will launch a second new product at Reifen 2014, joining its VL140 on Hall 10 Stand 10C32. The Brazilian retread components manufacturer will prepare for its country’s hosting of the World Cup by launching the VT190 tyre tread for highway cargo transportation. The tread has small and medium truck, minibus, pickup and light commercial vehicle applications.
Insolvency process for German retreader Reifen Ihle begins
In late February, Germany’s largest retreader – the Günzburg, Bavaria-based Ihle Group – filed for insolvency. At the beginning of May, the local regional court (Neu-Ulm) commenced insolvency proceedings against the company after determining an inability to pay and over-indebtedness. The court has appointed lawyer Prof. Dr. Martin Hörmann liquidator for Reifen-Ihle GmbH while lawyer Alexander Reus is responsible for Reifen Ihle Service GmbH. The court has also appointed a creditors’ committee. Creditors will meet together on 25 June and, based on the liquidators’ report, decide how to go forward with the process.
B&J launches Airbot 2014 promotion
In the two years since B&J Rocket introduced its ‘Airbot’ buffing tool range, the company says it has become the most frequently used working tools within the industry and in repair shops. The manufacturer comments that Airbot tools not only look aggressive, they also work that way, and claims greater efficiency, shorter buffing times, better cooling and longer service life courtesy of the tool’s open design and angled setup.
Vipal to display heavy duty pre-cure trailer tread at Reifen 2014
Vipal will exhibit its latest VL140 heavy duty pre-cure trailer and super single tread from Hall 10 Stand C32. The Brazilian retreading material supplier has taken its products to numerous trade shows already this year, including its home show, Pneushow-Recaufair , at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo.
Vacu-Lug’s Alan Setchfield retires after 48-year career with retreader
After almost half a century with Vacu-Lug, Alan Setchfield is retiring. Having begun his career as a yard boy in Grantham’s already long established tyre remoulding plant on 2 May 1966, aged 17, Setchfield can look back on a 48-year career, rising through the company. “I’ve enjoyed the journey and made many friends along the way,” he said, “But don’t worry, there’s plenty of tread left on this tyre for many miles to come!”
Stamford Tyres opens new ‘Commercial Tyre Centre’ in Singapore
Singapore-based Stamford Tyres has officially opened its new £15 million Commercial Tyre Centre and warehouse at its headquarters in Jurong. The company says this new complex supports its existing facility at the site and will have a staff of 85 people. The all-new centre was constructed at a cost of £12.2 million, while a further £2.8 million has been invested in equipment, including six service bays for trucks offering ‘full life cycle’ facilities along with eight loading and unloading container bays.
Preparations for Reifen 2014 in full swing, says organiser
Reifen 2014 organiser Messe Essen says preparations for this month’s trade fair are in “full swing” ahead of the show’s opening on 27 May. As of the start of May, 660 exhibitors from 44 countries have signed up for Reifen 2014, with oversees exhibitors accounting for around 70 per cent of the companies with a presence at the Essen show. Messe Essen says than China is the best-represented country in terms of exhibitor numbers, followed by Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the USA. In regards to visitors, Messe Essen is expecting members of the tyre and related trades from some 130 countries to visit Reifen 2014.
Kraiburg showing 50 years of history plus new designs in Essen
Kraiburg Austria reports that it will be both celebrating five decades of history as well as present its latest products when it appears at the 2014 Reifen exhibition in Essen, Germany. Situated in the company’s now familiar location in the Galeria, Kraiburg will be showing a new and slightly larger stand.
Marangoni on geolocation in tyre retreading business
Marangoni Commercial & Industrial Tyres, which manages the group’s direct retreading business often through the Marix brand backs geolocation as an innovative tool for improving efficiency in sales and service.
For an organisation like Marangoni Commercial & Industrial Tyres – which covers the whole of Italy and comprises agents specialising in the sale of tyres for industrial applications (specifically truck and earthmover tyres), as well as in the selection and collection of casings – efficiency and response to customer needs are critical success factors.
Bridgestone Bandag implementing two-brand strategy with “Protread by Bandag”
Business within the European retreading market is being subjected to centrifugal forces. While the tyre majors who supplement their new tyre portfolios with mould cure retreaded lines increasingly monopolise the growing premium segment, the budget segment is also enjoying growing attention. Competition is stiff in both segments and mid-range suppliers find themselves under increasing pressure, and as a consequence are striving to reposition and – particularly on the flanks of their markets – more broadly position themselves. The latest company to introduce a clear multi-brand strategy is Bridgestone Bandag. Its “premium Bandag retreading brand” will retain its strong position at the upper end of the market, and has been joined by a new product line for the budget market: “Protread by Bandag”. Speaking with Tyres & Accessories, the company outlines its plans and motivations.
Wealth of retreading experience in Latin America helping Pirelli in Europe
Pirelli has heavily invested in the commercial vehicle tyre segment for a number of years now. This investment has covered the development of technologically-advanced tyres and the company’s outstanding fleet segment service portfolio. The overall aim is to minimise vehicle operating costs, which today represents the central criterion for companies needing to mimimise cost per mile in order to remain competitive within their respective markets. Following this logic, retreading naturally plays an increasingly strategic role.
