Vipal launches VT570 tread for EMEA markets
Vipal Rubber has introduced the new VT570 tread designed to meet specific needs of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) markets. Such needs include “offering better traction power in the mixed segment (on/off-road)”. This application is ideal for vehicles that operate in varied terrains, including paved and non-paved streets and roads. It can be used in transportation for civil construction, garbage collection and agricultural activities, for example.
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Bandvulc offering Wastemaster 5 in 315/70
Bandvulc has doubled its Wastemaster 5 tyre range with the addition of a second size, 315/70R22.5. This addition to the fifth-generation Bandvulc product line, which debuted as a size 295/80R22.5 fitment in 2021, has a high (156/150) load rating to lend suitability to operators using vehicles in urban waste collection and recycling centre applications.
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Car tyre retreading – Germany’s Rigdon orders vulcanisation press
Almost two years ago, German retreader Rigdon announced a plan to invest heavily in car tyre retreading, and it has now progressed this plan by ordering 35 vulcanisation presses for bead-to-bead mould cure retreading. The first presses will arrive later this year and the remainder in 2026.
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Vaculug becomes B Corp – ‘first tyre retreader in Europe’ to achieve sustainability certification
UK-based tyre retreader Vaculug has become a Certified B Corporation, commonly known as B Corp. The company calls the certification “a landmark achievement”, adding that it is the “first tyre retreader in Europe” to earn B Corp status. Membership of the global movement demonstrates that the company meets the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility.
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Michelin expands Remix 2 offer – but not in UK
Remix 2 retreading represents a third life for commercial vehicle tyre users who don’t regroove, and fifth and sixth lives for those who do. Michelin has now expanded its Remix 2 range for customers in several European countries, but although Michelin performs mould cure retreading at its Stoke-on-Trent plant, UK-based fleets do not currently have access to the Remix 2 offer. Michelin emphasises that Remix 2 does not replace Encore in the UK.
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Durability focus of new Conti 5th generation TBRs supports holistic ContiLifeCycle concept
Continental extended its ContiLifeCycle concept in 2024, launching another two fully retreadable Generation 5 tyre lines. The Conti Eco Gen 5 for long-distance and regional haulage and the Conti Urban HA 5 for urban buses feature low rolling resistance and long lifespan, with both improvements made without restricting the recyclability of the casings. Conti designed the new products with a cradle-to-grave approach, considering retreadability and cost-effectiveness. The tyres also offer increased integration with digital fleet management. Hinnerk Kaiser, head of product development EMEA at Continental, explained: “All Generation 5 tyres are fitted with an RFID chip. They can also be factory fitted with tyre sensors as an option, and so are part of the ContiConnect digital tyre management solution.” The tyres complement the newly launched Conti EfficientPro 5 drive and steer (see Tyres & Accessories February 2025 for more details).
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Marangoni Meccanica negotiates terms with creditors, 25 jobs at risk
On 6 November, the board of directors of Marangoni Meccanica SpA filed a request to start the process making an arrangement with its creditors, according to our Italian sister publication PneusNews.it. Naturally, there is great concern on the part of the Fim Cisl and Fiom CGIL trade union representatives for the companys 72 employees.
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Marangoni invests in extruder for OTR production
With the installation and commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art production machine at its Rovereto site in Italy, Marangoni is looking forward to significantly enhancing the “quality and efficiency of the retreading process.” This investment in an Omega OTR 49 extruder, developed by Marangoni subsidiary TRM (Tyre Retreading Machinery), represents “another milestone” in the retreading specialist’s “commitment to excellence” and the “continuous improvement” of its retreaded tyre production.
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Michelin partners with Beontag in smart tyre cooperation
Beontag, which is known for making RFID and NFC products, has partnered with Michelin to incorporate Beontag’s technology into “millions of new commercial and passenger tyres over the next two years and beyond”. The UHF embedded tag, which consists of a jointly design pod and antenna using state-of-the-art chips and materials, will enable “complete traceability of all new tyres, including manufacture date and storage location, distribution, installation and replacement, refurbishment and more, for the entire life cycle of the tyre”.
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Camac targeting retreading market with compounding business
Camac Tyres has announced the establishment of Camac Compounding, a new company dedicated to providing innovative, sustainable, and bespoke solutions to the tyre retreading sector across Europe. Camac Compounding is scheduled to commence production in 2025 and is, like Camac Tyres, a part of rubber compound specialist SPC Europe.
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Aberg Connect’s Europe-wide TPMS
Aberg Connect, a subsidiary of trailer-maker Wielton Group, launched a Europe-wide tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in Autumn 2024 to enhance transport digitalization and safety. The system provides real-time monitoring of tyre pressure, axle load, and other key parameters, helping fleet managers maintain optimal vehicle performance and comply with EU regulations.
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Marangoni becomes Recircle Awards Trophy Sponsor
Marangoni Group has come on board as the official Trophy Sponsor of the 2025 Recircle Awards, an accolade that acknowledges excellence in the global tyre retreading and recycling sectors. With its support for the awards, the Italian company wishes to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability.
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Vaculug appoints three to new senior management roles
Vaculug has appointed three people to new roles within its senior management team. Over the last few months, Vaculug reports that it has embarked on a strategic project to enhance its management structure, aiming to “drive sustainable growth while prioritising employee development”. These moves focused on “refining organisational structure and succession planning”. The following appointments are the result.
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Vipal launches new DV-MM tread
Vipal’s new DV-MM tread is available now. The tread features a compound with a balance of properties that provides “excellent performance on road and off-road conditions”, according to the company. In addition, it is also designed to offer “greater resistance to chipping and puncture, which promotes greater protection for the casing, enabling a longer-lasting retread and greater performance.”
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Wirral Tyres Specialists: a new retreader enters the market
Recent years have seen the UK retreading landscape shift enormously. The combined pressures of pandemic-related issues as well as wider economic and cost-of-living factors, combined with material supply difficulties has resulted in two outcomes. First, several retreaders have closed their doors. And second, the balance of retreading materials supply swung away from one large manufacturer-owned franchise approach in favour of an independent-network-driven business model. When the closures took place, they occurred with all the finality “winding up” brings with it. That being the case, it is with great joy to write that in recent weeks Tyres & Accessories has learnt of at least two Phoenix operations where businesses that for one reason or another closed down in the last couple of years, have risen from ashes like the proverbial firebird and are boldly starting again. The first is Wirral Tyre Specialists Ltd, which is now under completely new ownership despite historic roots in the location. T&A had the pleasure of visiting at the end of July.
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