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TYREXPO AFRICA
Business Strategist regarding a long-term projection for ATT. In the past three years we have emerged stronger by investing in a series of new and improved equipment and machinery.”
At the Marangoni Ringtread launch in association with Leader Tread, it was immediately pointed out that the Ringtread system is not only of the same high standard of the product produced by Marangoni in Italy but could possibly be even better due to being produced for the African climate and its conditions.
It was also pointed out to the customers as a matter of importance that the Ringtread retreading system is the only spliceless pre-cured tread system of its kind offering production benefits over the traditional flat tread method and operational benefits such as reduced heat build and minimum stress on the casing and tread.
At the same time, ATT showcased their recently
introduced powder coating facility, which services the industry with the refurbishment of truck and OTR rims. The process involves applying a dry powder electrostatically and is cured in an oven. The result of this process is a harder finish that is tougher than conventional paint and there is the added benefit of the process time being reduced by more than fifty per cent.
Styger says, “The powder coating system has been well received by a significant amount of our customers and as for the obvious price reduction benefit of Ringtread being produced locally, we are confident that our customers will switch over to this impressive form of retreading.” At ATT it is very clear that time ‘never stands still’ and a constant growth momentum is always in progress to compliment the company’s working statement – Quality in everything we do which is non-negotiable!
Tyrexpo Africa: A Successful Show that Needs to Grow
The latest and seventh edition of the bi-annual Tyrexpo Africa 2018 took place in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 10th to 12th April at the
Whilst at the show, Retreading Business discussed the objectives of staging the event with Singapore based Organisers - SingEx Exhibitions Cluster
around the world, whilst approximately 1,100 visitors came through the doors over the three days.
The show was opened by Wu who stated that at this year’s show an increased commitment has been placed on the retreading, recycling, tyre repair equipment and tyre accessories sectors, with special emphasis being placed on these core areas to promote a truly dedicated automotive show for the African Continent.
Two additional in-house events
were staged during the show. The now firmly established TyreTalk session which took place on the first day in the Mezzanine area with Mr Sisa Mbangxa from the Right 2 Repair Association talking about how the right to repair can impact a business, whilst Mr Henk Snyman from the Automotive Industry Development Centre explained the importance of development support to the informal sector. The personalised Business Matching Service took place
Gallagher Convention Centre – Midrand as a ‘One Stop Show’ for Southern Africa covering tyres, automotive repair & maintenance and tyre accessories.
This was the first time the show had been staged at this venue having previously been held at the Sandton Convention Centre in the city.
Director-Automotive, Ian Wu who stated that Tyrexpo Africa 2018 was now established as Africa’s leading B2B trade show for tyres, retreading and all related accessories.
SingEx has confirmed that there were sixty exhibitors promoting their products and services and covering over one hundred brands from thirteen countries
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