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Marques added that as the company has a di- portfolio of raw materials in order to match
“In this regard, we have a wide range of diffe- rent suppliers, not only in Portugal but also in Europe, Peru, and Brazil. We use several different materials as we are presented both in mould and pre-cured retreading in every product segment,” Marques said. “Nowadays, 50% of the materials used in truck pre-cured retreading are from Vipal, a supplier that guarantees a wide variety of products and an excellent price-quality relation product”.
RETREADING BUSINESS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EUROPE’S GREEN DEAL
Currently, FEDIMA has high hopes for the new circular economy action plan adopted by the European Commission in March 2020. It is one of the main building blocks of the Eu- sustainable growth. It is expected that the - duce pressure on natural resources and will create sustainable growth and jobs. It is also a neutrality target and to halt biodiversity loss.
Carlos Marques: “The circular economy plan for Europe will be a major opportunity for retreading in the coming years.
There are all reasons to believe that retrea- ding industry will play a crucial role in the
“In our opinion, the circular economy plan for Europe will be a major opportunity for retreading in the coming years. Climate chan- ges urge for immediate action, and retreading tyres is truly important in order to reduce CO2 emissions and waste while extending is not an option anymore as to do so is a waste of resources,” Marques added.
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