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new partner with the equipment and support required to quickly and effectively become operational in the use of the Ringtread System. Jenny Nouws, Internal Sales and Administration Manager at Tyre Plan Europe commented: “Ringtread was the main reason why we choose Marangoni. In fact, due to the precured tread circular shape and
the absence of the usual splice, retreaded tyres made using this technology are different from any others in the market.”
A further upgrade of the retreading plant’s capabilities is already scheduled for next September with the installation of a RingBuilder 3003.
ITRS Inaugurates New Warehouse
Galgo Enters Turkish Market with Koplas
In June, Canada based International Tire Repair Inc (ITRS) inaugurated their new 14,500 sq ft manufacturing facility in Terrebonne, Quebec. Among the guests present were friends, employees and their families, customers, suppliers, as well as the mayor of the city of Terrebonne, Marc Andre Plante, who delivered a moving speech saying “I am very proud to see entrepreneurs from here that started in their garage and today they are cementing their roots in our Industrial Park.” International Tire Repair Inc (ITRS) is recognised as a world leader, developer and distributor of innovative products and technologies for the tyre
section repair industry.
“Today we have offices in Mexico, Costa Rica, Poland and soon in the US, with licensees in over 20 countries, representing a profusion of key products to our industry, we are a force to be reckoned with, ” stated president and owner of ITRS Gilles Wauthy who also thanked La Banque National, Investissement
Quebec and all private investors for believing in him and making his dream an attainable reality.
Back in 2015, and concerned with the carbon footprint of the tyre industry, ITRS developed a 10 module training programme under C2G Tire Management, dedicated to the safety and proficiency of truck and OTR section repair solutions. “By training how to properly and safely repair tyres we are reducing the amount of tyres that end up in the landfill.” said Wauthy.
ITRS is dedicated to developing and designing new, time saving and safety-oriented products, equipment and technologies for the tyre repair industry worldwide.
Galgo has recently partnered with Koplas Lastik to introduce the Pre-Q brand of pre-cured treads to the important Turkish retreading market. “This alliance creates great opportunities for growth and
development for Galgo with Koplas, who has been a respected tyre marketer and distributor in the Turkish TBR market since 1991,” said Galgo in a statement.
The collaboration includes a tailor- made proposal featuring tread designs developed for the extremely diversified Turkish
tyre market, as well as products designed to meet the international transport needs of the growing Turkish export industry.