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NEWS
New Kraiburg Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland
New Logo for Akar Makina
Effective beginning of July Marcus Knoth has become the new Kraiburg Austria Sales Manager for UK and Ireland. Marcus started working in
March 2011 for Kraiburg Austria in the tyre compounds business division. Since September 2012 he commenced working in the retreading sector as Sales Manager for several South East European and Scandinavian markets. “I would like to thank my predecessor, Roland Schutte, for the successful job done, and I am looking forward to face the challenge that these important retreading markets represent for Kraiburg”, says Marcus. Roland Schutte will continue to be in charge as the Sales Manager responsible for earthmover applications in UK and Ireland.
Marcus Knoth has become the new Kraiburg Austria Sales Manager for UK and Ireland
Turkish retread machinery manufacturer Akar Makina has announced that it has introduced a new company logo as part of an ongoing rebranding exercise. According to the company, the new
logo aims to emphasise Akar's main activities and expertise in autoclaves, tyre retreading machinery and special projects as well its status as an engineering company.
Driving Ahead In 2015
Bandvulc Tyres is to launch a new range of tyre designs in 2015 with a new compound designed in-house by Bandvulc Mixing.
Already renowned for its innovation and development, Bandvulc tyres will launch a series of new patterns this year. This is in addition to its new
venture into van tyre production.
To be launched in early 2015 will be a new range of products bringing further fuel saving with enhanced mileage. Using the latest tread designs and compound developed in-house, these new products will continue to place Bandvulc at the forefront of retread innovation,
quality and safety.
Development of an urban bus range, along with an expansion of the 315/70R22.5 pattern range completes the developments for 2015. All
manufactured at Bandvulc’s industry-leading facility with continuous investment in bespoke processes to drive retread innovation forward.
Patrick O’Connell says; “Bandvulc is excited about the new range of products it will be bringing to the market. Without the people involved in the projects bringing their skills and knowledge together, none of this would be possible”.
VMI Group Fights IP Infringements
VMI Group has convinced Chinese law enforcement agencies to raid a Chinese company making equipment, which replicates VMI tyre building drums. The results of the raid are now being examined by the Chinese courts. A ruling is expected soon.
After reports of infringement, VMI decided to take action and requested an inspection of the factory involved. The Chinese authorities supported VMI’s request and evidence was gathered that is now placing the alleged replicator in a predicament. VMI is determined to persist with vigorous
enforcement against infringements anywhere in the world.
“It is an essential part of our strategy to protect our IP vigorously” said Harm Voortman, president and CEO of VMI. “Our products are designed to be the best in the world. To achieve this we spend a lot of effort and money on Research and Development. Moreover our newly developed equipment is well protected by various patents around the world. When our IP is challenged, we need to proceed with the next step and bring wrongdoers to court to have them face legal consequences.”
Bandag Supports
Oxford Health Foundation
Bridgestone Bandag has pledged a charitable donation of $30,000 to the Granville Health System Foundation in Oxford, North Carolina, where Bridgestone Bandag has a tread rubber and retread materials plant.
“This donation will afford the system to become an exceptional health service provider for our Oxford community,” said Mark S. Averette, Oxford plant manager. The GHS Foundation supports the Oxford community as a charitable resource for Granville Health System, Bridgestone Bandag said, providing quality health care to all citizens of the community. The foundation builds support for GHS and provides financial resources to purchase new equipment,
develop new services, maintain and improve facilities and recruit new health professionals to Granville County. Bridgestone Bandag employs more than 200 at the Oxford plant, which has been in operation since 1970.
Tatko and Vipal Rubber Celebrate Partnership
Vipal Rubber believes in the importance of maintaining a close relationship with its partners, and celebrating their successes with them. Tatko Otomotiv, the Turkish company responsible for distributing Vipal and Ruzi products in Turkey, Ukraine and other countries in Central Asia, invited Vipal clients to celebrate its sales success with Vipal products. The event took place in June in Belgrade, Serbia.
Tatko believes in the importance of strengthening its relationships with its partners. Vipal, the leading retreading company in Latin America and one of the most important manufacturers of tyre retreading products in the world, offered support for the organisation and
promotion of the event. The event was attended by Tatko Otomotiv General Manager, 􏰀lker Deliktaş, as well as members of the business development and sales teams. "Opportunities like this one, to enhance our relationship and get out of the work environment to discuss the development and growth of business, are very important to us," said Deliktaş.
Vipal also values and invests in these types of activities. The company honoured Tatko for their five year partnership during Reifen 2014. The Tatko Group, which Tatko Otomotiv is a part of, also owns one of the largest retreaders in Turkey, which uses Vipal products.
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