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Norte Sul Looks to Expand in North and Central America
need, both with capital equipment and accessories,” said Morgan. “We are also interested in developing markets in Central America and South Africa,” he added.
Norte Sul, is the largest supplier of equipment and accessories in Brazil, supplying everything but tread rubber and cushion gum. In addition to its own brands, the company has close relationships with MAE and Rema Tip Top, as well as manufacturing products under the B&J brand for distribution in South America. Company founder and CEO Nelson Mashiba says From the initial time that Norte Sul entered the market, the company has always focused on resolving the retreader’s needs, focusing on optimising the life of the tyre. This, he explains is achieved by focussing on better repairing and better processing.
“In the area of repair, we concentrate on our partnership with Rema Tip Top, but in terms of processing we manufacture products including consumables and capital equipment.”
In certain specialist areas the company works closely with long- term partners such as MAE with whom Norte Sul have worked since 1995. “We focus on strong partners with real expertise,” said Mashiba. “We rely on their expertise in key areas and understand the value of close long-term relationships.”
With regards to the domestic market in Brazil, Mashiba expressed the hope that the domestic economy in Brazil would recover quickly. “The market needs to recuperate,” he concluded
Norte Sul, the Sao Paulo, Brazil based retread equipment and accessory supplier, has announced that it plans to
main focus will be on the development of a market for the company’s Ferlex brand of autoclaves, which was acquired
expand its business by making inroads into the North and Central American retread markets. According to George Morgan, who is expected to spearhead the company’s export drive into these new markets, the
by Norte Sul in 2007. However, the company is also likely to want to develop its own Norte Sul range of rasp blades, carbides and small tools.
“We are confident that that what we have, North America will
Moreflex Accredited Retreader – Pneus Nagel Exhibits at FENACHIM
The 14th edition of the National Festival of Chimarrão (Fenachim) recently took place in the city of Venancio Aires in the Rio Pardo Valley, celebrating 30 years of a story dedicated to one of the greatest symbols of Rio Grande do Sul.
With a schedule that revolved around the regional specialite of Amargo Mate and attractions geared for the entire family, the event was attended by over 120 thousand visitors from 5 to 8 and 11 to 15 May in Chimarrão Park.
Pneus Nagel took space at the event to exhibit a full range of Moreflex retread products and services, including its exclusive off-road lines. During the event guests were welcomed to the Nagel / Moreflex stand to celebrate the partnership and future business between Pneus Nagel and its customers. Moreflex is keen to support this type of event where its partners can get involved with their local communities to build their customer relationships and create brand awareness.
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