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RECIRCLE AWARDS 2021
Tyre Repair Award
In recognition of a particularly noteworthy contribution to the tyre repair sector.
Elgi Rubber
The Indian equipment and accessories supplier has developed a strong global presence in the tyre repair sector in recent years thanks to the acquisition of a number of key international brand including Jet retread and repair systems, Pincott rasp blades, Carbrasive carbide tools, Midwest Rubber gums, adhesives and sealants and Westernweld tyre and tube repair products.
ITRS/Vulcan-Vulcap
The Canadian Vulcan-Vulcap brand, acquired by ITRS
in 2018, specialises in heavy duty tyre repair equipment. The company is best known in the North American market but does have a strong presence in Latin America and other markets around the world, including in the mining sector, where it operates a speciality service division.
Myers Tire Supply/Patch Rubber
Myers Tire Supply, based in Akron, Ohio, is a leading supplier of tyre equipment, tools and accessories, partly in the US market, where it is a market leader. Patch Rubber Company, also part of Myers Industries Inc., produces the company’s range of tyre repair and retreading products, as well as industrial rubber products and permanent and traffic marking tapes.
Rema Tip Top
Rema Tip Top AG, part of the German Stahlgruber
Group, is headquartered in the Bavarian town of Poing.
The company is a global leader in tyre repair products with activities in over 170 countries throughout the world including a strong presence in the tyre retreading sector.
Tech
Tech Rubber Company, based in Johnstown, Ohio,
is a global leader in tyre repair field offering products
such as repairs, carbide cutters & wheels, envelopes,
expanding chucks, buffing blades, grinding stones,
as well as supporting chemicals and tools such as extruder guns. The company owns several key brands including Tech, Pang Industrial and Salvadori.
Business Breakthrough Award
In recognition of a significant impact in terms of new market entry or growth by a company active within the tyre retreading
or recycling sector.
Fornnax
Based in Ahmedabad, India, Fornnax is a fast growing manufacturer of tyre shredding equipment and granulators. Having grown rapidly within the tyre recycling sector in its domestic market, the company is now rapidly increasing its profile on a global basis including a sales agency in South America.
Gradeall
Gradeall International Ltd, with headquarters in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, s w orld leading manufacturer of balers, compactors, tyre recycling machines and specialist bespoke recycling machinery. The company has grown from being a small manufacturer servicing the Northern Irish market, to becoming a leading international recycling manufacturer supplying overseas markets such as Australia, South Africa, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and the EU and most recently, the USA.
ITRS/Vulcan-Vulcap
The Canadian Vulcan-Vulcap brand, acquired by
ITRS in 2018, specialises in heavy duty tyre repair
equipment. The company, best known in the North American market, but with a strong presence in Latin America and other markets around the world, has been particularly active in 2020 with the appointment of a new sales manager and the signing of new distribution agreements with Shamrock Marketing and B&J Rocket.
NeroForce
NeroForce is a Leipheim, Germany based
start-up, which supplies equipment and accessories to the tyre retreading sector. Under the management of Andreas Mueller, the company has expanded rapidly to take on a number of key distributorships as well as developing some key products of its own such as its Densolit range of carbide tools.
Silvercap
Silvercap, part of the Brazilian owned ADR
Group, with manufacturing facilities in Uruguay, is a fast-growing tread rubber manufacturer, which since its establishment in 2014 has established a strong base in South American markets. The company is now actively looking to expand its presence on a more international basis.