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B&J Rocket Launches 2021 Retreader Rewards Promotion
Vipal Commences Production in New Argentina Plant
By purchasing B&J products, retreaders can now earn rewards throughout the year and exchange them for B&J Rocket blades and carbide tools free of charge, thanks to the company’s latest Rewards promotion.
Rewards can be exchanged either at the end of the year or during the course of the promotion. The corresponding proof of purchase must be sent in by January 7, 2022 in order to be credited with the rewards. ¬¬ With this reward campaign, B&J says it wants to give something back to loyal customers and at the same time draw attention to the fact that it pays to use B&J tools because of
their quality and durability. Retreaders can register on the B&J website or email their submissions to 2021promotion@bj-rocket.com.
Vipal Rubber has announced that it has commenced production at its newest manufacturing plant, located in Pérez, Santa Fe province, Argentina. The modern factory, which has received
an investment of approximately 20 million US Dollars, is the first Vipal plant in operation outside of Brazil and will produce precured treads for the Argentine market as well as for export.
With a total area of 15,000 sq m and a covered area of 7,600 sq m, the factory has an installed capacity of one thousand tons of rubber compound per month, of which 600 are destined for the production of precured treads. The Argentine plant also has a distribution centre, which supports the storage of a thousand
"Our main objective is to improve our capacity to serve the local market, thanks to more efficient logistics, and to use the new platform to export to neighbouring
markets with greater synergy. After 25 years of operation in the Argentine market, today we come with a new initiative that will further strengthen our commitment to the country, something that fills us with pride and joy,” he commented.
Vipal has been active in Argentina for almost three decades, mainly selling
precured tread strips, and also maintaining a branch, a Distribution Centre and a local sales team. The new facility in Pérez, explained Adalberto Fernández, Manager of Vipal Argentina, will bring the local company a series of benefits, including the ability to replace the need to
import products, job creation and the creation of the company’s own export platform, among other factors. Indeed, according to Fernández, the company has already commenced its export activity with a first shipment to Mexico.
Galgo Receives "Ethics and Values in the Industry" Award for Third Consecutive Year
Galgo has announced that it has been presented with the Ethics and Values in the Industry Award in the Large Companies category, for the third consecutive year. This award is given to organisations that have demonstrated
exceptional progress made in the
area of
To obtain this recognition, Galgo was evaluated by the Ethics and Values in the Industry Committee and showed a high level of
compliance in the following categories: human rights,
work environment, illicit business
prevention, organisational
tons of product.
According to Vipal Rubber’s International Business Director, Leandro Rigon, the main aim of the company with this investment is to satisfy the needs of the market, both in Argentina and in other Latin countries.
social responsibility, as well as an unwavering commitment to maintaining strong values and an ethical business culture.
philosophy, preservation of the environment and responsible marketing.
VM Rubber Appointed B&J Official Distributor for Italy
Rovereto, Italy based VM Rubber srl have announced that they have been appointed as the official distributor for B&J Rocket’s range of products in the Italian market. The arrangement was finalized in early November after a meeting between Fredy Walther from B&J and VM Rubber’s Managing Director, Pablo Versini. VM Rubber was founded by Versini in June 2020.
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