Retreading Business

11/07/2025

VIDEO: Welcome to the first in our series of short interviews from the show floor at Autopromotec 2025. During the show, we made sure to talk to leading suppliers to the European tyre retreading sector. This year, we were particularly keen to speak with Tech Europe about their new projects.

Welcome to the first in our series of short interviews from the show floor at Autopromotec 2025. During the show, we made sure to talk to leading suppliers t...

10/07/2025

NEWSLETTER: Catch the latest from Retreading Business! This edition covers EU Taxonomy compliance for retreaded tyres, Michelin and Murfitts' innovative recovery project, and NeroForce GmbH’s search for new investors. Dive in now for the full stories!

NEWSLETTER: Catch the latest from Retreading Business! This edition covers EU Taxonomy compliance for retreaded tyres, Michelin and Murfitts' innovative recovery project, and Neroforce’s search for new investors. Dive in now for the full stories!

09/07/2025

BUSINESS NEWS: The Significance of EU Taxonomy Compliance on the UK Retreading Sector

On the 12th of June 2025 the European Union confirmed that tyre retreading is taxonomy-compliant in a letter to BIPAVER.

09/07/2025

NEWS: Léonard Project Reaches 500,000 Retreaded Tyres at Béthune

Discover how retreading is transforming the tyre life cycle at Michelin's Léonard project with over 500,000 completed | Retreading Business

08/07/2025

VIDEO NEWS: Why are EU Taxonomy Policies Failing The Retreading Industry?

In this video, Richard Wilson breaks down the complex relationship between EU Taxonomy, tyre retreading and the regulatory contradictions.

08/07/2025

BREAKING NEWS: PLUTA Restructuring Specialist Seeks New Investor for NeroForce

Shock to the retreading industry as NeroForce is ordered into provisional insolvency administration | Retreading Business

08/07/2025

BUSINESS NEWS: EuRIC and ETRMA Weigh In on the Future of Retreading in Europe’s Circular Tyre Economy

In May 2025, EuRIC (European Recycling Industries’s Confederation) released its manifesto that called for urgent action to develop...

05/07/2025

Indonesian tread rubber manufacturer Kartindo Rubber has announced that it will invest in a brand-new pre-cured tread finishing line from Matteuzzi. The investment was announced jointly by the two companies during an exclusive interaction on the Matteuzzi stand during the Autopromotec 2025 exhibition in Bologna, Italy.

According to Kartindo’s co-owner Jason Tedja, the deal has already been finalised. “Production is underway, and we expect delivery and implementation in the first half of next year,” he explained.

Although the company acknowledges the current uncertain conditions in the tyre market industry, it sees this investment as an opportunity to better prepare for what’s yet to come. “People might ask, ‘Why invest now when the market is slow?’ Our answer is simple: this is exactly the right time. Markets go through cycles, and when the industry rebounds, we will be ready,” said Tedja.

05/07/2025

VIDEO: In this video, Richard Wilson breaks down the complex relationship between EU Taxonomy, tyre retreading, and the growing regulatory contradictions affecting the circular economy.

In this video, Richard Wilson breaks down the complex relationship between EU Taxonomy, tyre retreading, and the growing regulatory contradictions affecting ...

04/07/2025

Bandvulc, the UK’s leading manufacturer of retread tyres for commercial vehicles, is pleased to unveil a new size for its fifth-generation Wastemaster tyre.

Initially launched in 2021, the product is now available in 315/70 dimensions with a high load rating, specifically catering to operators using vehicles in urban waste collection and recycling centre environments.

Praised for its versatility and robustness, the Wastemaster 5 is a favourite among waste sector operators. It was developed, tested, and produced at ContiLifeCycle’s Ivybridge factory in Devon, which produces Bandvulc and ContiRe hot retread tyres.

Specialist waste vehicles handling kerbside collections and operating at recycling sites demand durable tyres. In this industry, tyres are frequently exposed to harsh conditions, facing sidewall damage from kerbing, tread damage from trapped stones and chipping from rough surfaces. All of these factors can lead to early removal, preventing tyres from reaching their full lifespan.

03/07/2025

The National Tyre Distributors Association - NTDA has announced Ian Andrew as its new CEO, taking over from Stefan Hay, who leaves the role in July following a handover period.

Ian Andrew was most recently the CEO at the Derby-based British Pest Control Association (BPCA), and before that, Governance and Partnerships Director at the Beech Centre in East Yorkshire, responsible for securing government approval to set up the new Institute for Organisational Development.

Ian will join the NTDA in June, with a vast experience in membership, business development, qualifications and governance, having also held several key roles at the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). These included Head of Membership Engagement, Head of Business Development and CMI’s Manager for Scotland. Ian also held senior roles in the Scottish Qualifications Authority and the Hotel and Catering Industry Training Board.

03/07/2025

FEATURE: Retreaded Tyres and the EU Taxonomy: What Compliance Means for the Industry

The letter from the European Union stated that retreading was compliant with section 5.4 of the Environmental Delegated Act.