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Vipal Supports 5th Technical Seminar of Spanish Retreaders
The 5th Technical Seminar of the Asociación Española de Neumáticos Reciclados (AER) [Spanish Recycled Tyre
Also taking part in this technical seminar were the leading Portuguese recycling companies, official organisations, sector
The lectures dealt with related issues such as the new guidelines and market regulations for retreaded tyres in Europe. Taking advantage of this context, Vipal presented its Eco line as a product that complies with European trends and standards. The Eco treads, exclusive to the company, play a key role in reducing costs for transportation businesses and truck drivers as well as forming part of Vipal’s Transport Sustainability project. Due to the
use of recycled materials, this product is not only economical but also contributes to conserving the environment and improving the profitability of a fleet’s activity. Vipal’s participation was requested by the UMH who, via the AER, took the initiative to create a course entitled “Research and Training regarding Recycled Tyres” that has become part of the Mechanical Engineering degree offered by the university.
Association] was held in November in Madrid, Spain. The aim of this event, which usually takes place every two years, is to bring together members and guests to discuss sector issues and share experiences. The meeting was attended by representatives from Vipal, a collaborating member of the AER.
professionals, entities that work in the sector and other interested parties. In all, there were more than 60 participants. Keynote speakers included representatives from the Spanish Ministry of Industr y, Tourism and Commerce, from the Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH) and from Vipal, Idiada and TNU.
Vacu-Lug Joins SAFE contractor
Heat Resistant Tread from Goodyear
The 2012 Goodyear Dealer Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 30, saw Goodyear introduce three new truck tyres – and an innovative precure tread.
The new precure offer is the Multi-Piece Cushion tread. Designed to extend the shelf life of truck tyre retread cushion without sacrificing product quality and performance, it is heat resistant, “which eliminates the need for refrigeration,”
according to Jay Hofner, general manager, retreading.
The innovative product contains three distinct layers. One of the layers is a barrier that extends the product’s shelf life by “up to a one-year.” The Multi-Piece Cushion’s other two layers consist of “carefully selected ingredients which, when mixed together, complete the curing package,” he added.
Goldhawk Machine Limited Company is a high end, new tech enterprise established seven years ago, which focuses on the design, development and manufacturing of rubber, tyre and retreading equipment. The company has modern production premises, modernized office systems, experienced engineers and technicians, which aim to take the company to the top of its sector. It is professional in producing all kinds of vulcanizing presses, pre-cure tyre tread presses, buffers, hydraulic
pressure double-mould tyre vulcanizing presses, hydraulic pressure injection moulding machines and rubber extruders, hydraulic pressure presses and tread making machinery. It can also custom design various rubber machinery and hydraulic pressure machinery. Advanced hydraulic pressure transmission technology and modern controlling methods are applied in all Goldhawk products giving a rapid throughput with reliable control and monitoring. The company says it always provides high-quality product
favour
and are exclusive
products in the Chinese domestic market. Goldhawk claims in excess of 50 per cent of the Chinese home market for retread equipment.
The Grantham, Lincolnshire-based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme that recognises high standards of health and safety practice among UK contractors.
"As an accredited SAFEcontractor, we are obligated to ensure our service providers comply with the appropriate health and safety requirements at all times while they are working on our behalf," explains Vacu-Lug's operations director Neil Marston.
"Accordingly, we have now put a programme into place to verify the
and good
service for
users based on
the principles
of “equality
and mutual
benefit;
common progress”;
with the operational idea of “customer focus; develop for innovation". According to Goldhawk, the products are finding a warm reception in markets around the world. In particular the 11metre tread press and tread handlers are finding
operations and activities of our partner companies, and are looking forward to playing our part in helping uplift the standards of health and safety at work," he continues.
John Kinge, head of risk at SAFEcontractor, comments: "More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Vacu- Lug has done. The firm's high standard has set an example, which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector."
Goldhawk Plays on Innovation
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