Page 18 - Retrading Business N103 2022-4
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COUNTRY
REPORT - SPAIN
On the other hand, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the problem of labour shortages in several industries. The retreading business in Spain was not an exception.
There is no doubt about the [existence] of a big problem associated with the shortage of manpower and especially of part of the team believes that they will be rolling with us until their retirement. We also have new workers who are adapting perfectly to our way of working and bringing new energy to the team,” Herrando said.
Herca works with premium casings from the leading tyre manufacturers, primarily European or Korean brands. The company estimated that 3 -4 Chinese brands available on the market are also suitable for retreading and could be used in best casings to ensure the highest product quality.
INVESTMENT IN QUALITY EQUIPMENT
We believe that we have some of the best equipment on the market, including a Sfera 3000 inspector, two Matteuzzi buffers, an AZ extruder, a Ringtreader, autoclaves, and a pressure inspection machine,” Herrando said. We always try to buy high- service and easily accessible spare parts. They provide us with improved product quality, as well as improvement in operation and working conditions for our team”.
In terms of raw materials, Herca traditionally relies on Vipal and Marangoni. Herrando claimed that the company opted for these brands since they are top quality manufacturers with a wide ”.
Javier Herrando: “We always try to buy high-efficiency machinery and technology with excellent after- sales service and easily accessible spare parts. They provide us with improved product quality, as well as improvement in operation and working conditions for our team”.
Herca believes that with the right quality-focused approach, retreaders are braced for a bright future.
Current events favour the sale of ecological products with great value for money. Therefore, we believe that the retreading industry, which is essential to reduce the cost per kilometre in the transport sector, will keep growing,” Herrando said.
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