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Kenya remains one of the biggest retread markets in East Africa, controlled almost 100% by the Indian settlers.

A focus on the disconnect between the tyre industry and the retreading industry on sustainability.

One of the largest retreaders in Kenya, C G Retread (NRB) Ltd, has upgraded equipment at its sites in Nairobi and Mombasa.

With effect from July 1st 2019, Christoph Hurst is the new Key Account Manager at B&J Rocket Sales AG.

Despite stiff competition Elgi Rubber Company Limited continues to hold its turf in the Kenyan market.

Marangoni has announced the expansion of its business in Benelux, thanks to a new partnership with Tyre Plan Europe, part of the Kargro Group.

Galgo has partnered with Koplas Lastik to introduce the Pre-Q brand of pre-cured treads to the Turkish retreading market.

Following the reorganisation that led to the release of Marangoni Meccanica from Marangoni group, T.R.M. has issued a statement clarifying its position.

In June, Canada based International Tire Repair Inc (ITRS) inaugurated their new 14,500 sq ft manufacturing facility in Terrebonne, Quebec.

McCarthy Tire is to purchase 13 GCR Tires & Service (GCR) stores and three GCR retread plants from Bridgestone.