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In recognition of the best supplier of accessories and/or consumables for the tyre retreading industry in terms of innovation, product quality and service.
ITALMATIC
Italmatic, based in Milan, Italy, is a family-owned business with
a long tradition in the retreading industry. With operations in
the US as well as in Europe, the company has a global presence
as well as being able to offer a full range of equipment for the retreading sector. The company offers turnkey retreading plants as well as robotics technology, shearography equipment, in-house PLC software design, and a range of buffing blades and carbide tools.
PRESTI INDUSTRIES
Presti Industries, based in Warminster, PA, is a world leading manufacturer of curing envelopes for the retreading industry. The company’s founder, Frederick Presti, invented and patented the seamless retread envelope in 1975, and today the family-owned business still maintains a leading role as a key supplier of envelopes and ARC rubber rings on a worldwide basis.
TECH EUROPE
Tech Europe is the European subsidiary of Tech Rubber Company (TRC), based in Johnstown, Ohio. The company 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, and has establish a close working relationship with key players such as Bridgestone-Bandag, Goodyear and Kal Tire amongst others.
VIPAL RUBBER
Vipal, in addition to its tread rubber and equipment products, is
a major global manufacturer of tyre repair materials, as well as supplying other accessories and consumables for retread shops. With multiple distribution centres spread across strategic points of the globe, it is present in over 90 countries and in all continents.
VM RUBBER
VM Rubber, based in Rovereto Italy, is a fast-growing manufacturer and distributor of tools and accessories for the retreading industry. Founded as recently as 2020, the company has grown rapidly and already supplies over 60 countries around the world.
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