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Matteuzzi: Over 1,000 Computer Controlled Buffing Machines in Operation
new Vertical Inspection Spreader and Spectra Tyre Tester at Reifen 2014. Penetrations caused by nail holes, cuts, improper liner splices, porosity and leaking repairs can impair the quality of retreaded tyres. According to Matteuzzi, such problems can be detected easily and in a timely fashion at
incoming and/or final inspection by using inspection machines together with Matteuzzi‘s electric tyre tester, Spectra. The company says it was pleased with the success of the Vertical lnspection Spreader and Spectra Tyre Tester at the fair.
Leading equipment manufacturer Matteuzzi offered a strong presence at this year’s Reifen exhibition in Essen, Germany. The Matteuzzi stand featured, in
1956 and is headquartered near Bologna, Italy. The family-run company, now in its second generation, manufactures machines and plants for tyre
Marangoni Group Acquires Recamax Reifen
The Marangoni Group has announced the acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in German company Recamax Reifen GmbH, specialists in the distribution of earthmoving retreads. The Group has further strengthened its presence in this market segment in German-speaking countries, adding to its existing operations
to clearly demonstrate to customers the potential for savings offered by our products in the highly specialist segment of earthmoving and industrial retreads, and indeed the presence of Recamax as part of our Group will allow us to pursue this objective in a more incisive, competent and efficient way.”
addition to the company’s most advanced buffing and inspection machines, a poster with the most significant innovations used by the company in manufacturing computer-controlled buffing machines between 1989 and 2014. The company was founded in
manufacturers and retreaders. According to the company’s MDs, Matteuzzi’s core values are manufacturing high-quality products and delivering excellent customer service, as well as guaranteeing a transparent and honest approach in different areas. The company says it is constantly driven to develop new products
and to meet the demands of both business partners and
clients on the international market.
The company’s records show that they have sold more than 1,000 computer- controlled buffing machines, which are now being used all over the world. Two of the most advanced models sold are
the RAS 90 - DC 4 Ultra and the RAS 98 - E Ultra.
The company claims that these two machines alone have contributed the most to the widespread use of computer controlled
buffing machines in the last 25 years.
Matteuzzi also showcased its
through the company Wenzel Industrie, acquired in 2009.
The partnership between Recamax and Marangoni has been ongoing for more than 25 years, and recently has been further reinforced with the objective of consolidating and strengthening Marangoni Group’s presence in Germany, one of the most important markets in Europe. This acquisition will lead to further improvements in the services offered to the vast customer base, specifically as regards logistics, support and technical/product consulting.
Luca Mai, Earthmoving Sales Director – Marangoni SPA, commented on how this confirms the Marangoni Group’s strategic focus on premium retreading of earthmoving tyres in the main European markets.
“One of our primary objectives is
Christoph Frost, Managing Director of Wenzel Industrie, expressed his satisfaction with this decision. “Recamax represents an expert and efficient partner for our Group. The two companies complement each other, thanks to their expertise in different fields.” According to Heike Nowak, who will remain at the helm of Recamax Reifen GmbH as Managing Director, the acquisition of the company by the Marangoni Group is a logical and strategic move. “I have known Marangoni for more than 25 years, and our long-term partnership, based on mutual trust, has made this decision even easier. Together with Marangoni and Wenzel we will strengthen our market position, and I am confident that with this decision we have laid the foundations for further success.”
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