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SPIRIT OF RETREADING AWARD
In recognition of a particularly noteworthy contribution to the retreading industry by a mid-sized,
small or regional retreader
RECIRCLE AWARDS 2021
Kayel Tyre Retread
“Kayel Tyres was proud to be the only Malaysian winner in any of the award categories. This award marks the recognition of the hard work and dedication that has gone into making high quality, and safe retreads in Malaysia.”
– Michael Hutt
Kayel Tyre Retread, based in Malaysia, is part of the Kit Loong Commercial Tyre Group (KLCT) and claims a position as South-East Asia’s largest retreader, selling its products across Asia and Australia.
The company, which has the capacity to manufacture 1000 pre-cured retreads per day, has made major investments in state-of-the-art
machinery and RFID tracking in recent years. Kayel operates the offtake for 2 of the top 5 tyre manufacturers in the world and is currently
undergoing an additional MYR 3 million investment to upgrade the facilities to achieve a fully autonomous production system.
Perhaps most significantly, the company has recently obtained UNECE R109 certification, making it the first retread organisation in Asia to obtain
an E-mark for its products.
Meanwhile, KLCT also remains Malaysia’s only full-service fleet tyre solution
provider, offering a range of services that includes new tyre distribution from leading brands, Kayel retread tyre distribution, COC retread services, both
automated and on-site diagnostic and tyre management tools, tyre maintenance support and outsourcing, functional maintenance training, data-
management and strategic IT solutions and finally a nationwide Tyre Rescue Service. All KLCT’s solutions have been awarded with the international
accreditation for service methods certified by UKAS for ISO certification and Standards Malaysia.
NOMINEES
Mega Treads
Mega Treads, based in Caledon in South Africa’s Western Cape, is an established Bandag retreader and was the winner of Bandag SA’s Manufacturing Excellence Award in 2019, having successfully passed two productions and quality audits for the year.
Sumerel Tire
Sumerel Tire Service, based in Newport, KY, is a long established commercial tyre dealer and retreader. The company utilises the AcuTread mould cure system, which the company was instrumental in designing, as well as owning two further pre-cured retreading businesses in Ohio and Tennessee respectively.Circular Economy
Unigoma
Unigoma, established in 1932 is a Vipal retreader based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The owner, Esteban Rappazzo is President of the Argentinian Retreaders Association and has been a leading contributor to furthering the cause of retreading in Argentina and has invested recently in upgrading his plant.
Yashina
Yashina is a Ukrainian tyre retreader, which has 20 years’ experience in the market, during which time the company has expanded into a medium sized operation. The company has been nominated due to its quality-oriented approach to the sector.
XXVI Recircle Awards 2021