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NEWS
Marangoni Retreading Systems Returns to the Benelux
The major changes seen in the retreading industry in recent years, together with the considerable progress Marangoni Retreading Systems has made in aligning its offering to customer needs, have driven growth in the presence of Marangoni around the world.
Specifically, Marangoni Retreading Systems is pleased to announce its return to the Dutch and Belgian markets after several years of marginal presence, the result of the prestigious partnership agreement stipulated with Profile Tyrecenter, one of the leading associations of tyre resellers in the Benelux.
After having operated a number of small retreading plants in Belgium and the Netherlands for more than 20 years, Marangoni
Retreading Systems will now expand its business in this demanding area, following the evolution of the tyre market with the cooperation of the biggest local tyre fitting networks. Profile Tyrecenter is a franchise organisation of independent tyre dealers in the Benelux. These independent tyre dealers are
franchisees of Profile Tyrecenter and are also shareholders of the central organisation of Profile Tyrecenter. The network of Profile Tyrecenter in the Benelux consists of more than 200 sales points, 300 mobile service units and 1.400 operators. Profile Tyrecenter is also participant in TEN, (Tyre European Network) which is represented in 14 countries with a network of more than 3.400 sales points.
“The partnership with Marangoni Retreading Systems”, stated René Van Maasakkers, director of Profile Tyrecenter Truck Europe, “was established not only out of the desire to maintain our independence, something that’s essential to guarantee balance in our relationships with new tyre
manufacturers, but also the possibility to offer users a product that’s exclusive and of the highest quality, using state-of-the-art Ringtread technology”.
The decision to choose Marangoni as a partner was made with the objective of future growth in terms of profitability, sales and market share. The contract between the Italian company and Profile Tyrecenter involves exclusive management of the Ringtread
brand in the Benelux countries. The Ringtread product will, on behalf of Profile Tyrecenter, be manufactured by the Profile Retread Company Frapa.
FRAPA, based in Venlo, a founding partner in Profile Tyrecenter, has now converted to Ringtread technology, and with 40 years’ experience in retreading is considered a benchmark in the Dutch industr y.
Profile Retread Company FRAPA expressed its own satisfaction with this new deal. “The partnership with Marangoni will provide our customers the best that retreading has to offer: Ringtread is the only circular retread. It adheres perfectly to the tyre casing, without joints and any tension or deformation, while ensuring faster processing, less waste, and performance that’s the same if not better than offered by a new tyre”. The tests conducted have shown how Ringtread can guarantee significant fuel savings on vehicles operating over long distances when compared against similar patterns made by the competition, meaning lower costs amounting to several hundred thousand euro a year.
Ringtread will be the choice of all the main users. DSV, one of the leading European logistic companies, has already signed a contract with Profile Tyrecenter Truck Europe to use Ringtread products in the Benelux.
Desser Tire & Rubber Appointed as Dunlop Distributor
Desser Tire and Rubber Co., Inc. has boosted its global presence with its appointment as a Dunlop distributor for The Americas.
Desser Tire and Rubber Co., Inc., and its affiliate retread repair station, Aero Wheel and Brake Service Corp., Inc., join the world’s only specialist aircraft tyre manufacturer to provide new aircraft tyre distribution and retreading services to the expanding North and South American market.
“We are delighted to be appointed by Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd., as a new tyre distributor for The
Americas. This appointment is a key part of both companies’ strategies to significantly grow both domestic and international markets, and we look forward to supporting customers with Dunlop’s highly reliable products,” said Desser Tire and Rubber Co., Inc., Vice President, Ken Faire.
Desser/Aero WBS is one of only two privately held high speed aircraft tyre retreaders in the United States.
The company holds FAA and EASA approvals for high speed aircraft tyre retreading and wheel and brake services. Desser retreads over 20,000 tyres per year, is a leading distributor of new aircraft tyres and is an OEM aircraft tyre and tube manufacturer. Desser does business in over 100 countries from its Los Angeles and Memphis facilities.
The 9th CITEXPO Grows
The 9th Citexpo will be held at Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center on September 7, 8 & 9, 2011. According to the organisers, although there are still a few weeks prior to the show’s opening, the exhibition space booked by nearly 200 exhibitors has already broken all records. Hall One and Two have been fully booked, and the planned stands in Hall Three are being booked rapidly at this stage. The organisers claim that they are ready to have the biggest event yet with over 22,000 square metres of stand space at the coming Citexpo 2011.
Besides the major Chinese manufacturers, some foreign brands such as Cooper
ChengShan Tire will make a major appearance in the show as part of their marketing strategy.
The 6th Automotive Testing Expo will be held in the week right after Citexpo. Visitors who pre-register online at www.citepxo.com.cn will enjoy free admission, fast registration line, a copy of the show catalogue and a limited edition souvenir.
For further information and the latest exhibitor list, please visit the official website at http://www.citexpo.com.cn or email: citexpo@reliable.org.cn / Tel.:+86(0)10-8589-8181
The Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition centre with its spectacular hotel is fast becoming a prime location for a key exhibition in the Chinese tyre industry diary
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