Vaculug announced the opening of its new OTR Centre of Excellence in Kent, marking a major step forward in the company’s mission to deliver service, technology and environmentally conscious solutions to the heavy equipment industry.
Vaculug OTR Centre in Kent
Strategically located to serve the South of England, the Kent-based OTR Centre is designed to support the diverse and evolving needs of quarrying, port operations, industrial applications, and waste management sectors. The new Vaculug centre offers a full suite of premium OTR services, including:
• 24-hour distribution and next-day service
• Tyre pressing capabilities
• Advanced Tyrfil technology to reduce environmental impact and operating costs
• Over 1,000 tyres in stock, ready to meet a wide variety of OTR applications
• Same-day click & collect service for maximum convenience
Vaculug also introduced brand-new exchange wheel assemblies, available for immediate order. These assemblies come complete with your tyre of choice and are compatible with top OTR equipment brands, including JCB, Case, Hyundai, Caterpillar, Volvo, Liebherr and more.
Additionally, the Kent centre stocks a wide selection of forklift wheels for models from JCB, Linde, Caterpillar and Mitsubishi. Vaculug offers bespoke wheel assemblies made to order, tailored precisely to customer specifications for operations requiring specialised equipment.
A key innovation at the new facility is the company’s Tyrfil recycling process, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. When a worn-out foam-filled tyre is removed from a vehicle, the casing is cut to expose the Tyrfil inside, which is then chopped into smaller pieces and processed into a fine crumb. That crumb is blended 50/50 with new Tyrfil and reused in new tyre fills. This closed-loop system allows every new tyre to incorporate recycled material, enabling the process to be repeated again and again. The entire process reduces waste and contributes to a more sustainable lifecycle for industrial tyres.
The new facility in Kent highlights the company’s wider growth strategy that aims to enhance nationwide OTR coverage and service capability. Expanding its operational footprint in the South helps Vaculug respond to customer needs with improved speed, flexibility and technical expertise. This investment ensures that Vaculug can continue to provide tailored solutions and rapid turnaround times, supporting critical industries where uptime is essential.
Michael Evans, Operations & OTR Director at Vaculug, commented on the launch: “This new depot is a major milestone for Vaculug. It strengthens our position in the OTR market while supporting our sustainability commitments. We are better equipped than ever to meet the demands of our customers and help them keep their operations running smoothly.”
