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TYRE REPAIR AWARD
In recognition of a particularly noteworthy contribution to the tyre repair sector
RECIRCLE AWARDS 2021
Tim Verhaege
For over 80 years, TECH Rubber Company (TRC), a global leader in the tyre repair field, has delivered industry-leading products globally. Headquartered in Johnstown, Ohio, TRC is
committed to innovation around their 4r’ vision of Recycle, Repair, Repurpose, and Reuse with a multitude of brands
including TECH, Salvadori & Pang Industrial that provide solutions to extract value from materials formerly considered to
be at the end of their useful life, making a meaningful impact both financially and ecologically.
TECH has established close working relationships with Goodyear and Bridgestone-Bandag as well as retreading plants across the
globe including Euromaster, Vianor, Colmec, and Kaltire. TECH Europe effectively designs and manufactures a wide variety of
products that meet the exacting demands of busy retreaders. This includes a growing range of both electric & pneumatic Extruder Guns
specifically designed for repairers and retreaders of all sizes and industries including OTR applications.
TECH’s Thermacure range of repair patches exceed the in-service demands of modern retread and are manufactured to industry
standards including ECE 108/109 & BS AU 159. They are endorsed and approved for use by Goodyear & Bridgestone-Bandag throughout EMEA
and USA as well as Michelin and Continental in the USA.
Tech Rubber Company
“We’re very grateful that you have organized this event. It
has created a beautiful platform for us to get recognized in the world of retreading. It’s good to hear that so many voters have chosen us as a winner.”
– Walter van Loon
NOMINEES
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.
Recircle Awards 2021 XXXI