Combining brand portfolios, manufacturing and distribution opportunities and the possibility to extend investment in new mobility and fleet solutions, Goodyear’s acquisition of the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will strengthen its global position within the tyre industry.
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New Bandvulc Website Puts Technical Data Front and Centre
The new Bandvulc site presents detailed tyre and regroove information as simply as possible. It also includes clear imagery and is designed for mobile use to help technicians access accurate data while servicing customers. Bandvulc is celebrating 50 years of operation in 2021.

Interview: Margareth Buzetti
Margareth Buzetti is currently the President of the Brazilian Retreaders’ Association ABR. As the first woman to be appointed to this post, she has been exceptionally proactive since her appointment at the end of 2019.

TrenTyre Attains Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor Status
The directors of South African tyre distributor and retreader, TrenTyre, have announced a successful conclusion to the transformation strategy implemented within the company recently.

Plant Expansion Completed for LlancoNL
Vipal Associate Llantas Compañía, based in the Mexican city of Monterrey, has announced the inauguration of new facilities at its retread plant in the city of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, which will double the company’s current production capacity from 3,000 to 6,000 tyres per month.

Arcom: Storage Solutions for the Retreading Sector
Polish racking and storage products manufacturer Arcom has grown rapidly in recent years, and is now targeting retreaders around the world with its range of high-quality storage solutions.

5 Tips to Ensure Cushion Gum Quality and Shelf Life
Kartindo Rubber brings us these five tips for ensuring cushion gum quality and shelf life, depicting optimal processes and conditions for tyre experts to follow.

Vaculug Launches the Waste Protektor
Vaculug has announced the launch of their latest tyre designed for the waste sector. A brand new Urban All Position Tyre designed with a 5-rib PROTEKT+ dual sidewall protection system; providing the best defense against kerbing damage.

Marangoni Celebrates 20 Years of Business in Brazil
On April 24th Marangoni reached the milestone of two decades of its factory in Brazil. Inaugurated in 2001, the Brazilian plant located in the state of Minas Gerais is responsible for marketing Marangoni’s RINGTREAD product in Brazil and across Latin America.

Midas Debuts Niche Range in the Export Market
As part of its plan to enter new segments related to their existing core business, Indian tread maker Midas has announced the introduction of a series of niche products for promotion in overseas markets.
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