In Retreadcast Episode 42, Mega-Treads CEO Kevin Gillin joins Editor Michael Hutt to discuss the company’s expansion plans in Southeast Asia, including a new base in Kuala Lumpur, while also addressing the competitive landscape, the quality of their rubber products, and the challenges faced by the retreading industry worldwide.
The latest Retreadcast features Mega-Treads CEO
In this episode of Retreadcast, Kevin Gillin discusses the company’s expansion plans and the challenges facing the retreading industry.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Episode 42 of The Retreadcast
01:40 Interview with Kevin Gillin, CEO of Mega-Treads
02:20 Purpose of Mega-Treads visit to Southeast Asia
03:02 Mega-Treads operational structure in the UK, Europe and Southeast Asia
06:55 Gillin discusses the quality of their tread
08:54 The need for more collaboration in the retreading industry
10:55 Retreaders taking the brunt of the pain in the retreading industry
15:33 What does the next two years look like for Mega-Treads?
17:25 Do Mega-Treads have the capacity to expand quickly?
22:45 CSR and its growing importance in Southeast Asia
25:13 Long-term benefits of sustainability
30:17 High costs of retreading machinery
33:39 Conclusion
