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SOUTH AMERICA
ZRZARI Produces First Retread Tyre with Shamrock Marketing Turnkey Package
Vipal and FM Pneus Promote Agricultural Training in
Rio Grande do Sul
Located in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, newly established retreader ZRZARI Tyres & Retread produced its first retreaded tyre in May, 2017. With multiple businesses under their belt and retread experience as end users, the owners of ZRZARI have been looking to open their own retread plant for several years. According to
equipment and retreading process” says Zambrano.
With Bulldog curing envelopes and sealing rings, buffing blades, rasps, and repair materials, Shamrock provided all the consumables, utilising their “Start-Up Kit Solution” that ensures every workstation in the plant is fully equipped. “The detail
In partnership with FM Pneus, a traditional retreader and authorised Vipal agent, Vipal Borrachas executed a plan to train
farmers in the Brazilian region
of Salto do Jacuí (RS). In
training, the main objective
was to bring agriculturalists
closer to the retreading process
and to share technical and
practical knowledge about agricultural tyres.
Headquartered in the
traditional Casa Cheia
Restaurant, the event brought together 136 professionals, of whom 132 were local farmers. Forming the team from FM Pneus, were, Sidenei Bianchin, Commercial Supervisor and Dagoberto Prates, Salesman, in addition, also present was Leonardo Bevilácqua, owner of Rota Sul, a partner company of FM. Delivering the lecture and managing the activities of the event was Loacir Santos, Tyre Retread Technician AGRO / OTR from Vipal.
In order to balance practical and theoretical concepts, Loacir divided the training into two sessions. Firstly, he spoke about information
and characteristics of tyres and belts, load and pressure, calibration, and the ideal situation for
Mr. Wilson Zambrano, General Manager of ZRZARI, "When we met the team at Shamrock, we knew we had found the business partner we were searching for to help us realise our goals". From the design of the building, layout, equipment, training and materials, the Shamrock team supported this project from start to finish. With over 10,000 sq ft of space, this retread plant features the latest Akarmak equipment, with a
and execution on the Start-Up Kits really helped us make sure that nothing got missed” said Zambrano. "This is a major milestone for us" commented Clemente Rodriguez, Shamrock's Manager for Logistics and Latin American Sales, "our team did a great job from start to finish, and working with the ZRZARI people has been a great experience. They have an amazing team, and they are a company we’re proud to work
Bramagran Opts for Tipler Quality and AZ Pneus
retreading, among other points. In the second session, for the most practical part, Loacir decided to approach the techniques of handling, storage and carcass repairs, as well as giving tips to avoid damage and defects in a tyre and to demonstrate sustainable actions in the management of the retreading process. To finish the event, all the participants dined at the Casa Cheia Restaurant for a networking session.
Seriousness and professionalism are attributes found in Bramagran Brasileiro Mármore e Granito, a company with more than 15 years of experience in the ornamental stone market in Brazil and abroad. Headquartered in Castelo / ES,
Concessionaire of the city of Castelo / ES has met the demand for fleet tyre retreading since 2008, always delivering pick-ups with punctuality and giving exceptional mileage performance.
"The Tipler bands, allied to AZ Pneus
capacity to produce 1,200 retreaded tyres per month, designed to be expandable to 2,400 tyres. “Shamrock coordinated the selection of a supplier for precure tread and cushion, and Shamrock’s experienced technicians provided us with excellent training on the
with.”
Shamrock has more projects in the pipeline, and continues to enhance its product line and service offering. The company’s product and service reach continues to expand in North America and throughout Latin America.
Bramagran has a modern industrial park and offers the best materials, support and solutions to its clients. Retreading the fleet of a company that sees severe conditions like Bramagran does, requires responsibility, expertise and commitment to quality. For this reason, AZ Pneus, the Tipler
after sales and service, guarantee us quality, safety, cost reduction and excellent performance, bringing a great competitive edge, which is fundamental for our company's logistics operations." Says Mr Carlos Pedro Falconi, Inspector of Transport Services of Bramagran, who concludes, saying "We have never
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