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quality, and to invest in the company’s employees, especially in areas such as training. “We want to be reference in terms of quality,” says Moreira. Both the company’s retread plants are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
The company’s decision to focus on consolidating its clientele in its own area is no doubt partly influenced by the fact that there is
Moreira, the Bandag market share locally lies between 20-25% compared to 12% on a national basis.
The decision to expand into service and diversified parts could be seen, in part, as a reaction to the overcapacity situation in the Brazilian market. “In Brazil goods transport depends on trucks, but the problem is that capacity is
would be no problem, but as things stand there have been many units closing, and I foresee a consolidation in the market.”
Despite this, Moreira is continuing to invest in the market and the recent acquisition of equipment from Lukatec is indicative of this.
Renovadora de Pneus Alfa Joins Tipler Network
The new Lukatec buffer at Sorocap
a concentration of Bandag units in Sao Paulo state. The Bandag factory lies only 80 km from Sorocaba, and according to
higher than demand, which has been pushing prices down,” explains Moreira. “If the market was to grow by 30% then there
The state of Goiás in Brazil now has one additional Tipler retreader. The latest company to join the company’s network of retreaders in Renovadora de Pneus Alfa from the town of Rianápolis.
Tipler’s new retreader is well- structured with a production unit, a new retail shop and nine support points throughout the Vale do São Patrício region. "We are confident
with our partnership with Tipler, as we understand that this is the brand that offers the best working conditions and support for the retreader," commented Marcelo, owner of Renovadora de Pneus Alfa. "We want and we will grow with Tipler."