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Shamrock Wins ContiLifeCycle Contract in US and Canada
not fitted with tyres according to the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) are in violation. "Most buses used retreaded tyres on the bus routes
new tyres were not to SNI. Additionally, some tyres were more than four years old and age weakens the tyres and heightens the risks of
Shamrock Marketing, Inc. has been chosen as the partner supplier of consumable products to the ContiLifeCycle (CLC) network in the US and Canada. The management teams of Shamrock and ContiLifeCycle have developed a special programme for curing envelopes, sealing rings, inner envelopes, buffing blades, carbide tools, and all other related tools and supplies for the CLC dealer network of retread shops. The special product and service programme offers CLC dealer retreaders unrivalled service,
premium products, and exceptional value. When CLC dealer retreaders place an order with Continental for any of these items Shamrock will be the supplier partner delivering the goods in alliance with Continental. Additionally, the teams have developed a new retread shop purchase and delivery format that organises the retread shop by work station. This streamlines and simplifies the new retread shop building process for Continental while controlling costs by avoiding over or under purchasing.
Pneus et Rechapage Uni Joins Conti
Richmond, Canada based Pneus et Rechapage Uni has become the first Canadian retreader to gain a license to sell ContiTreadsTM Continental Tire.
Pneus et Rechapage Uni has undertaken to produce retreaded truck tyres with ContiTread precured treads in its facilities in
the specific needs of each installation. "The sales staff of Continental and its specialised retreading engineers gave us advice and guidance at every step and tried to meet our needs as a manufacturer of retreaded tyres”, explains Pierre Dodier . "Continental is different from other
Richmond. The company will supply ConiTread retreads to authorised Continental resellers throughout Eastern Canada.
Pierre Dodier, CEO, says that offer from Continental is very attractive because it allows adaptation to meet
tyre manufacturers with its range of truck tyres, especially its products for regional transport and traction tyres. We are proud to differentiate ourselves from our competitors by being the first to offer ContiTreads tyres in Canada."
from Jakarta – Bogor, Sukabumi and Bandung. According to the government agent, retreaded tyres are not flexible and can explode in use, endangering the lives of the public. Whilst public transport, haulage firms and others use Chinese made tyres and retreads, many of the Chinese
failure,” said Sinaga.
The raids were carried out by the Office of Traffic and Transportation ( DLLAJ ) Bogor and Bogor Police Traffic Unit. In addition to tyres, the vehicles were also physically inspected.
TreadWright Sold and Relocated
TreadWright, one of the best known car and SUV retreaders in the USA has been sold by the Hawkins family, owners for the past 15 years. After 15 years in Hot Springs, South Dakota, the business has been relocated to a 50,000sq ft plant in Houston, Texas. In a press release, the company said the move “will allow for greater production capabilities, more inventory and faster customer
key milestones for us and for our customers,” said co-owner Mr. Sloan. “This is in response to our mission to meet and exceed our customers’ needs.
“TreadWright continues to distinguish itself in the industry by selling premium quality tyres at a more affordable price, all while making a positive impact on the environment.” The website is designed to help
Indonesian Authorities Police Ban on Retreads
service.”
The company also launched a new website featuring a new look for the brand and an enhanced customer experience in an effort to build brand awareness and consumer recognition of the brand and its high-performance tyres.
“Our relocation to a major market city and the launch of the new website are
customers search tyres by using a search-by-vehicle window; view all TreadWright tyres by sizes; and provide a descriptive infographic showing the retread production process. Outdoor enthusiasts are directed to videos where they can view the outdoor capabilities of TreadWright tyres, the company said.
Buses operating out of Indonesia’s Bogor City Baranangsiang Terminal were recently inspected by transport authorities and almost all vehicles checked were declared unfit for use, according Mangahit Sinaga, Head of Trade Bogor City. Some 100 buses were declared unroadworthy and a danger to passengers
This data was obtained after the raid that checked the viability of public transport tyres. "The results of the raid on Branangsiang Bus Terminal showed that 75 per cent of the buses broke the rules by using retreaded tyres, which are not permitted for use on public transport in Indonesia. According to Mangahit Sinaga, Buses
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