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Louzan Becomes New Marangoni Partner in Spain
quality.
The new RETRAX builder control system does not require inputs such as tyre- and tread parameter settings. Based on automatic measurements of the actual carcass diameter and tread length, the required stretch to be applied on the tread to assure a good splice is calculated by the machine software. This specified stretch is then applied over practically the full length of the tread while the tread is automatically centred. The RETRAX and applicator combination is available in several versions, each
suitable for a specific capacity range, with the largest combination available producing up to 165 high quality retreads per eight-hour shift. The new Retrax builder has the following product highlights:
• Easy set-up, low manpower, high output
• Automatic skive filling by extrusion-smearing technology
• Automatic aligning and stretching technology
• Even stretch application
of pre-cured tread
Marangoni Retreading Systems has announced the expansion of its business in Spain, thanks to a new partnership with Louzán S.L., one of Spain’s leading quality retreaders. Louzán S.L. was founded in the 1940s in Galicia, with tyre
propose the best solution.
“Our partnership with Marangoni Retreading Systems means we can offer our customers the best in retreading”, stated Jesus Louzán, retreading manager. “Tests conducted on different drive tyres
retreading as its core business. Over the years the company has, due to increasing demand, expanded its business to offer other services for fleets, also opening ten sales outlets that ensure extensive territorial coverage and allow the company to promptly respond to customer requests.
Louzán S.L. has placed the emphasis of its philosophy on quality, in terms of both services and performance: the analysis of customer needs takes into consideration the type of vehicle, route and use, and consequently allows the company to always
have shown that Ringtread can guarantee the same or higher mileage than an original tread, as well as a lower cost per kilometre, better heat dispersion and the same appearance as an original tyre.” Louzán continued: “Our object is to help the end user keep costs down, by using highly reliable tyres that can guarantee higher efficiency, avoiding the risk of vehicle downtime, optimising operating costs per kilometre and thus providing the level of competitiveness required by the market”.
Carl Zeiss Optotechnik GmbH (formerly known as Steinbichler Optotechnik) and Shamrock Marketing, based in Louisville, Kentucky, have successfully started their co-operation in sales and distribution of the well- known INTACT Shearography Tire Inspection Systems by selling machines to Yokohama and Continental (retreading division). Shamrock will cover the US, Canada, Mexico and Central America on an exclusive basis and will be entitled to sell into South American countries.
In addition to selling the machines, Shamrock will provide technical and maintenance services as well as the installation of the INTACT Systems. These installation and after-sales services will be handled by Shamrock´s experienced technical team located in the US.
Shamrock Marketing, Inc. offers industry leading rubber products, consumables, and equipment to the tyre retread industr y. Founded in 1992, Shamrock is a family owned and operated business headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and with partner offices throughout The Americas. Shamrock’s equipment division offers turn-key retread plant solutions including feasibility and R.O.I. studies, professional installation and training, and complete parts and service. The team in Louisville offers equipment repair and refurbishing as well as appraisals. Shamrock maintains a complete demonstration retread plant in Louisville, fully equipped with equipment from some of the
fastest growing manufacturers in the World. The Zeiss INTACT Shearography Systems will complete their premium range of products.
Carl Zeiss Optotechnik GmbH is a worldwide leading supplier of optical measuring and testing technology.
Since the company´s foundation in 1980 (Labor Dr. Steinbichler) and 1987 (Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH), the company develops and markets highly precise systems with corresponding software solutions for a wide range of applications. After the consolidation of Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH and Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH in 2015 the company is now operating as Carl Zeiss Optotechnik GmbH. Steinbichler was the pioneer in the field of tyre inspection by Shearography. The first system, suitable for industrial application, was delivered in 1994 to a well- known Europe based new tyre producer.
The consolidation of Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH and Steinbichler provides additional resources to empower new developments and to assure constant improvements of existing product solutions. Carl Zeiss Optotechnik GmbH is a worldwide supplier of tyre inspection systems, covering the whole range of tyres up to 63inch OTR tyres. The co-operation with Shamrock is expected to strengthen and expand their market position in the Americas.
Carl Zeiss Optotechnik and Shamrock Marketing Co-operate in the Americas
VMI RETRAX Programme Completed with Automatic Builder
VMI has announced the introduction of the RETRAX builder, an automatic pre-cured tread applicator, designed to deliver the highest quality and productivity in
retreading. Combined in one machine layout, the cushion gum extruder, automatic tread applicator and automatic stitcher form the ultimate VMI Retrax machine
version available. The automatic alignment of the tread on the casing and the automatic and balanced stretching provide a perfectly matching splice, guaranteeing an optimum
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