Marangoni concludes SA deal Right to Repair Campaign is launched New man at Trentyre helm
Focus
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wa s t e t y r e s
Bandag SA – “We are here to stay”
Vol 21 • June 2015
Redisa – We are making headway
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Introduction • 1
Contents
A
note from
the
One-On-One Bandag Southern Africa, 10 years on – We are here to stay................2
Focus on Waste Tyres – REDISA – We are making headway.............................11
Industry News Right to Repair Campaign event brings burning issues to the fore..... 17 Redisa recognises contributors to Waste Tyre Plan........................... 21 New man at Trentyre helm................................................................ 22 Traffic officers gear up for tyre checks.............................................. 25 Marangoni acquires stake in Leader Tread........................................ 30
Goodyear News Top German magazines announce Goodyear as top winner in summer tyre tests.............................................................. 28 Close customer collaboration supports optimal tyre performance.... 29
World News Hunter Quick Check System Three-Minute Inspection Process........ 33 Stamford Tyres – Falken Partnership celebrates 40 years................. 34 World premier launch from Hankook at Autopromotec 2015........... 34 New silica technology from Goodyear.............................................. 34
Competition, Subscription, Website .................................... 36
editor
‘Waste not, want not’. This proverbial saying, first recorded in 1772, is perhaps as apt today as it was back then. A major focus for the global manufacturing sector is to reduce waste, recycle whatever it can and dispose of the balance in a socially responsible, environmentally friendly manner. No small feat and very much the theme of this quarter’s issue. With the Redisa Waste Tyre Management Plan – the only government approved scrap tyre disposal initiative – now in effect for more than two years, we look back on the progress made, much of it amid industry criticism surrounding its allegedly tardy start. Just how far the has company has come over the last twelve months and what strides have been made in the quest to rid South Africa of its growing pile of waste rubber is the subject of our feature story on page 11, in which Redisa highlights targets and milestones reached to date whilst also outlining its goals for the short to medium term. Staying with Redisa for a moment, the company recently felt compelled to honour respective individuals associated with the waste tyre management process at a special Gala event, details of which can be found on page 21. And with the obvious synergy that exists between Recycling and Retreading, we also bring you an exclusive update on Bandag SA who shed light on the future of the company, introduce you to the new man at the helm of Trentyre, and bring you the story behind the announcement that Italian tyre company, Marangoni Spa, has invested in a well-known South African rubber company, Leader Rubber. On a different, but equally important note, we are pleased to announce that we are in the throes of converting our subscriber base so as to be able to make personal delivery of your copy of SA TREADS in the months and years to come. Having struck an agreement with Media Support which enjoys representation in all the major Metropolitan areas, means that in time, the majority of our readers will no longer be receiving their copy via the SA Post Office. The recent strikes coupled with the inefficiencies that ensued, necessitated finding an alternative solution to ensure safe delivery of your copy to you, our valued readers. As this is a massive undertaking, and teething problems are bound to surface during the transition period, should you not receive your copy of the magazine please let us know.
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Finally, if you happen to be on the market for a new set of tyres, you stand in line to win a set of GT Radial tyres to the value of R5 000.00 in this quarter’s competition, (see page 36 for details). You have to be in it to win it! Winter is finally upon us, so wrap up warm, sit back and enjoy this quarter’s instalment.
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One-on-One
One-On-One with Bandag Southern Africa
10 YEARS ON –
WE ARE HERE TO STAY!
Laurent Colrat
John Laskarides
Having celebrated its 10th Anniversary
John Laskarides and Laurent Colrat at their
this year as a Proudly South African and
premises in Alrode, Johannesburg, for a
fiercely independent company, we caught
sneak preview of what lies ahead for this
up with Bandag SA executive directors
dynamic retreading concern.
One-on-One
First, congratulations on achieving the 10-year milestone. Where to from here, and to what do you attribute the success the company has achieved thus far? Suffice to say that in today’s trading environment sole reliance on product is not sufficient. Having arrived at this realisation few years
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❝ Quality is the best Recipe”. Over the last 10 years we have continued to evolve our product offering to include the full spectrum line up for every application and operating condition.
ahead of obtaining the Bandag licence for the southern African region,
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we decided to adopt a ‘Customer-centric’ approach to market that would include innovation not only with respect to product quality, but also with respect to the services surrounding it. In short, we began working on
At the outset, your business consisted of five BTS franchises. What
a Complete Package Offering that could be suitably adapted and tailor
do they currently number?
made to the individual needs of our respective customers.
We have grown to 42 independent BTS franchises in the last 10 years. More important, our factory network is the largest in South Africa.
In a bid to push the concept of ‘total cost over price’ in a price-driven market, we accepted that we would need to drive innovation in the areas
Are you looking to increase the number of franchises?
of tread rubber design, instruments, management tools and other such
Although the interest in joining our network continues unabated, we
initiatives, and this is precisely what we have focused on over the last
are conscious not to create internal competition as this would be in
10 years. In today’s market, quality of product is assumed but specific
violation of our licensing agreement which sets out strict parameters
tools and skills are required to demonstrate value.
when it comes to trading territory.
With this in mind we developed a number of different product offerings.
Speaking of licensing agreements, when does yours expire and what
We also owe much of our success to the loyalty of our franchisees and
does this mean for Bandag SA in the long-term, bearing in mind that
end user customers. They are accustomed to the quality and innovation
SA is the only country that is currently exempt from the Bridgestone-
we bring to the market and see the benefit in the implementation of
Bandag acquisition which was concluded during December 2006?
these differentials. We thank them for their continued support and look
Our current licence expires in November 2019. Traditionally, we only
forward to extending our partnerships even further.
apply for an extension two years ahead of the expiration date.
Such as?
And should a renewal not be granted?
In line with our ‘Customer-centric’ approach, we introduced our
Given that we procure our own rubber, via our own plant, dispose of
National Fleet Programme in 1999 as one of our ‘SA Solutions to
our waste tyres through our own Recycling plant and more important
market’, an initiative which has been well received. And to support this
perhaps, that we are not impacted by the current trend in the market
Programme we further introduced a team of service engineers, sourced
to control casings via the retreading process, we are confident that
and trained in-house, who are now among the most valued employees
Bandag SA will be an attractive proposition to many. In fact, we have
on our payroll.
already received offers from interested parties.
Over the last decade we have also developed in-house data and management tools to allow for ease of capturing and reporting and to
Does this mean the company is up for sale?
assist us in managing tyre surveys and scrap analyses, all in the interests
No, it most definitely does not. Selling the company is not on the
of assisting our customers in achieving the lowest possible cpk and
table.
continuously demonstrating the value of our package. We are engaged in a massive investment drive by way of new And of course, when it comes to product we will not compromise on
programmes, coupled with a R75 million injection into our plant.
our motto “Quality is the best Recipe”. Over the last 10 years we have
The property is ours, as is the equipment, and collectively Bandag
continued to evolve our product offering to include the full spectrum
SA’s three executive directors boast close on 60 years of retreading
line up for every application and operating condition.
experience. What is more, the company has grown exponentially, year on year.
Equally exciting is the launch of our new value brand, Axia. Now four years in circulation, Axia makes 21% of our product line with premium
We are therefore in a strong position to tackle whatever the market
products accounting for 42%.
may throw our way.
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What do you believe are some of the challenges facing the retreading
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sector? The market is changing. With the world’s leading new tyre companies
Our passion for innovation has reaped
dividends and we will continue along this path
now also owning their own precure rubber, the control over casings
in the years to come.
is becoming paramount. Add to this the global move on their part
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towards direct selling to the detriment of the tyre dealer who is being short-circuited, and you are left with a definite market shift. Except in our case. We refuse to cave in to this trend. All our business takes place via our BTS and retreading franchises.
into the mix. All we are prepared to say at this point in time is that the current micro economic environment is conducive to the independent
Currently, retreading is still competitive but, the implosion of Asian
dealer and that our network is certainly intent on remaining independent.
tyres is placing considerable pressure on the stock retread market in particular. This influx of ‘cheapies’ is commoditising retreads, which
What is the forecast for the retreading sector in SA, in your view?
obviously is somewhat disturbing to the retreading community.
On the positive side, retreading is well accepted in this country but market saturation is unlikely to promote any real growth in this segment. What we
Luckily, South Africa maintains a strong retreading legacy, boasting
are currently seeing is a bigger polarisation taking place with the market
one of the highest retread-to-new tyre ratios in the world.
largely characterised by premium or budget line products, leaving little room for mid-range product offerings.
There also seems to be a definite split within the end user market, with sophisticated fleets that understand total cost of ownership making up
And to reiterate, we firmly believe that only professional retreaders who
the first category, and those that are focused on the initial purchase
continue to improve on their product quality and service will ultimately
price in the second.
survive. Are you intending to launch any new products this year?
The challenge for any professional retreader, we believe, is to remain
The development of new product lines remains uppermost in our mind.
focused on the first group. We need to drive home the concept that
In the third or fourth quarter we will be launching our new premium tread
total cost over price will deliver the desired cpk.
design. Currently, we are conducting over 10 000 tyre inspections per month, a figure which we are looking to increase substantially this year
Our products have never been the cheapest, nor do we wish to be,
as well.
however, it is important to keep proving our worth to our customers by supplying cost-cutting solutions and innovative product and service
You mentioned earlier that Bandag SA also operates its own Recycling
offerings. And it is important to mention that these solutions and
plant?
innovations start with a customer focus. Our customer up approach
Bandag SA has an interest in a rubber recycling plant. This diversification
provides the basis for long term relationships – not purely transactional
came as a result of our support for REDISA and its environmental initiatives.
ones.
Coupled to this, we envisioned the need our customers will have for an effective solution for tyre disposal. What’s more, we support this recycling
Our non-affiliation to any one particular new tyre brand further places
plant by purchasing rubber crumb which meets our quality standards. You
us in a unique position in that we are able to independently make
will notice here the emphasis mentioned earlier – self-sufficiency with the
recommendations to our customers not only where retreading is
intention of benefitting the entire supply chain.
concerned but also with respect to new tyre brands. Any final thoughts? Speaking of being independent and touching once more on the long
As mentioned earlier Bandag SA is a fully independent and self-sufficient
term destiny of Bandag SA, how are your franchisees reacting to
organisation. Proudly South African, we have reached multiple important
rumours in the marketplace that the company could, in time, find
milestones over the last decade, all of which have cemented our presence
itself operating under the auspices of Bridgestone?
in the market. Our passion for innovation has reaped dividends and we will
Domestically, Bridgestone is in the unique position of possessing
continue along this path in the years to come.
its own retreading network, which would obviously create a huge challenge in this market in terms of incorporating an opposition player
We’re just getting started! Watch this space…
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REDISA – WE ARE MAKING HEADWAY Two years ago Redisa officially began
deliver on its service delivery by way of
its operations to rid South Africa of its
collections, both from the dealer camp and
growing pile of waste tyres. In that time,
from the new tyre manufacturing segment.
as the only Waste Tyre Management Plan
Much heated debate surrounding the
approved by government, REDISA has
waste tyre levy which came into effect
had its work cut out, not only in terms of
on 1 February 2013 and is payable to
tackling the daunting task at hand, but
REDISA, irrespective of whether scrap
also when it came to meeting market
tyre collections take place or not, had
expectations. Periodically, the company
further exacerbated frustrations being
has come under fire for allegedly failing to
experienced by industry.
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When concerns started surfacing REDISA was quick to remind industry however, that the REDISA plan was a five-year roll out plan and that it would therefore be unrealistic to expect an instant solution to the problem. The company further pointed out that a major objective of the REDISA plan was job creation among previously disadvantaged communities, a commitment that is strongly supported by both REDISA and government. The Section 21 non-profit company further pointed out that empowering individuals of little means was bound to present its own set of logistical challenges. In a
❝ Our mandate is to create
bid to explain why service delivery might be compromised on occasion,
jobs and protect our shared
they appealed to industry to bear with them and support them in their
interest in the environment by
efforts to achieve these worthy aims.
helping to build a self-sustaining
Another reason provided by REDISA for the delay in implementation, was
industry that is financially viable.
a legal challenge, for a number of reasons, of the Act, by the RMI (Retail
Within two years, we have
Motor Industry). Any delays post this however, were in no part due to any
already exceeded our yearly
legal action being taken by the RMI, claims the RMI.
targets
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Said Hedley Judd, (Director of the Tyre Dealers and Fitment Association of the RMI): “We are supportive of any Waste Management plan that benefits industry provided that the plan operates as a holistic, fully-functional entity that delivers on the promises made to industry and government. In the interests of representing our members in a fair and responsible manner, we further need to ensure that REDISA ( a non-profit organisation), operates
maximum of 50% of all waste tyres arising, which she believes will lead to
as a transparent concern at all times and in all aspects of its business
greater job creation opportunities and business growth.
endeavours. She added: “Our mandate is to create jobs and protect our shared interest in Recent figures furnished by REDISA indicate some pleasing progress with
the environment by helping to build a self-sustaining industry that is financially
a total of 93 821 tonnes of waste tyres having been collected between
viable. No small feat, but one we are well on our way to achieving with over
December 2013 and January 2015, coupled with the establishment of 34
1 900 people now employed or earning as a direct result of REDISA. Within
depots across all nine provinces.
two years, we have already exceeded our yearly targets.” Next step – collection of mining/OTR tyres
In addition, REDISA claims that 1149 new jobs had been created over this period, nationwide and that the company is currently collecting scraps from 1
With respect to the collection and ultimate disposal of larger waste tyres such
648 dealers across the country. They further pledge to service more dealers
as the ones used in the mining sector, Davidson explains that transporters
and to establish more collection points as the five-year roll out Plan unfolds.
registered with the REDISA Plan currently collect tyres from dealers and other collection points which are then housed at the nearest depot. There, the
“2014 was used to get a handle and confirm production statistics,” claimed
tyres are either downsized for use by various recyclers given their particular
Director, Stacey Davidson. “The SA economy produced 236 514 tonnes
requirements, baled into manageable blocks which are easier to store and
of tyres for the year, of which 177 385 tonnes became waste tyres. In turn,
transport to recyclers, or sent directly to recyclers in their normal form.
REDISA was able to collect 56 436 tonnes of waste, thereby allowing us to overachieve on our target set the Department of Environment Affairs
“The OTR tyre is too large to transport so in order for REDISA to incorporate
by 2%. Through the application of the ‘Waste into Worth’ concept, in the
it into the existing supply chain, we needed to explore the Technology options
tyre industry, REDISA has been able to fulfil a mandate of job creation and
available to downsize and thereby facilitate transportation to recyclers,”
to bring order to South Africa’s recycling of tyres, to a market that only
explained Davidson.
processed 10 000 tonnes of tyres each year for the 240 000 tonnes sold.” “REDISA is currently running a pilot project and has partnered with a number Davidson further states that REDISA will continue to implement the five
of mining operations in order to research the revenue model. We are testing
year rollout plan, and that in year two, will aim to achieve dealing with a
the technology and its viability before implementing the collection of these
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tyres. The issue faced is that by law, mining companies are responsible
Davidson. “By continuing to meet our mandate of job creation, new
for developing abatement plans, however, the technology did not exist to
industry development and creating a viable circular economy within the tyre
make these plans possible. It is this technology that REDISA is beginning to
industry, all while cleaning the environment, we believe that we will have
introduced in the pilot project alongside the revenue models.
a tangible impact on South African communities, and assist government in meeting the job creation targets outlined in the NDP.”
“We are in the process of resolving the licensing of the mobile machines which is being dealt with by the Department of Environmental Affairs. Once
“We have injected 80% of the waste management fee back into local
this is issued we will be ready to process.”
communities by creating a market for the handling of waste. The first of our depots to be established is soon to become wholly owned and run by its
Turning Waste into Worth
management team, creating more jobs as it grows. This is a uniquely South
Speculation as to the secondary phase of the REDISA plan - the recycling
African solution to the globally shared concerns of the environment as well
process - is rife, with allegations that most of the depots are filled to capacity.
as unemployment, and stands to lead the world.
Fears that the depots may not be able to accommodate an increasing number of scrap tyres for much longer, especially once REDISA reaches their
Developing a circular economy
intended target – the 100% collection mark - are circulating.
Of course the recycling of a waste product such as a tyre takes on even greater significance when considering the multitude of uses that can be
In response Davidson says that REDISA does not recycle tyres, nor does the
derived further than the end of their accepted lifecycle.
company own any of the small businesses (transporters, recyclers) that have “Reintroducing tyre derivatives will go a long way towards reducing our
been established for this purpose.
reliance on fossil fuels,” echoed Davidson. “REDISA supplies tyre feedstock to recyclers at no cost, so that the recycling business can focus on its core business, that of increasing revenue and
And the only way to achieve this, according to Davidson, is through the
ultimately creating more job opportunities.
development of a successful and sustainable circular economy, that via its implementation, is able to not only reduce the environmental impact of tyre
“That being said, we can confirm that the tyre disposal rate has been pushed
waste but is also able to address a multitude of socio-economic needs.
up to 32%, against a target of 30%, and that the ultimate goal is a disposal rate of 100% by 2017. 12 recyclers – operating in a waste management
“The rubber recycling industry has been enhanced because we have created
environment independent of government and industry - now have a
a means for them to secure their feedstock thereby allowing them to focus
recycling capacity of 38% which is a unique model, so much so that it has
on their core business and become more competitive and viable,” argued
got the attention of the European parliament and other world bodies.”
Davidson. “Developing a circular economy goes much further than recycling (given that this is often energy intensive) and there is a strong business case
Davidson went on to say that their strategy for this year was to continue
for its development. Analysis by McKinsey estimates that shifting in this
to meet the requirements as outlined in the REDISA plan, particularly
direction could add $1 trillion to the global economy by 2015 as well as
in line with supporting the development of SMMEs and
create 100 000 new jobs within the next five years.”
recyclers which will further drive development of the tyre recycling industry in South Africa. She
According to Davidson, in the coming months the REDISA team will continue
added that this development will be achieved
to meet and converse with entrepreneurs to discuss solutions to the many
predominantly through investment in
challenges being faced in terms of developing these new small business
infrastructure, business support and
owners.
research into new applications for waste. “Our aim is to create a true balance between government requirements, “Going forward, REDISA will play
environmental sustainability and industry ambition, through our waste
a critical role in developing an
management system by contributing to the economy and creating jobs in the
environment in which the new tyre
process,” she concluded.
recycling industry can continue to thrive, resulting in increased
Laudable aspirations indeed, which if and when they are achieved will be a
job
testament to the company’s business model that is being dubbed by the
development
opportunities
and
of
suggested
SMMEs,”
the
European Union as a ‘world-first’ initiative.
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Right to Repair Campaign event brings burning issues to the fore On 8 May over 150 select delegates attended a breakfast event, hosted by the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) at Automechanika, dedicated to the Right to Repair Campaign. Among the delegates were representatives from NAAMSA; franchise dealer groups; independent dealer associations; various universities, the Automotive Industry Development Council; DTi; neighbouring countries, and the National Consumer Commission. “This is the largest gathering to date of significant people in the industry and rightfully so for such an important topic, the Right to Repair,” says Vishal Premlall, Director of MIWA. MIWA, which represents 2 500 independent aftermarket dealers, launched the Right to Repair Campaign in 2013 and has been leading the way to bring about change since then. “South African legislature needs to follow the international Right to Repair trend which promotes South Africa’s existing consumer and competition laws,” explains Premlall. In essence the Right to Repair Campaign allows consumers to select where their vehicles are serviced, maintained and repaired at competitive prices in the workshop of their choice. “There is a need for a fair and competitive regulatory environment that enables freedom of choice for the consumers and that gives aftermarket Small Medium Enterprises a chance to stay in business,” he adds. Guest speakers at the event included two international guests; namely Neil Pattemore, Technical Advisor to both FIGIEFA (Association of European parts distributors) and the EGEA (European Garage Equipment Association) andHartmut Röhl, FIGIEFA President. “Both Neil and Hartmut have been championing the Right to Repair cause in Europe with great success. It was exciting to hear about the Europe’s automotive aftermarket structure, and the work that FIGIEFA is doing in Brussels.” Along with that the speakers covered an overview of the current EU legal framework for vehicle spare parts, servicing and repair.
(from left) Hartmut Röhl, FIGIEFA President; Les Mc Master, Chairman of MIWA; Neil Pattemore, Technical Advisor to FIGIEFA and the EGEA; and Jan Jooste, Director of Innovation at the Vaal University of Technology, were guest speakers at the Right to Repair breakfast held at Automechanika on 8 May. Vishal Premlall (far right), Director of MIWA, hosted the event acting as MC.
South Africa and highlighted what needs to be done to make Right to Repair a reality in South Africa. Jooste, who has been instrumental in conducting research in South Africa relating to the Right to Repair Campaign, shared the findings of his study with the attendees. “This event has been ground breaking. We have brought vital role players together and tackled sensitive but burning issues around the Campaign,” says Premlall. “He adds that through collaboration with all affected role players, that the implementation process could be simplified.” “Access to information is increasingly important in an era of technological advancements. Not having access to certain information has allowed OEMs to monopolise the automotive industry by refusing to provide the requisite codes for security systems, diagnostic systems and telematics systems, but to name a few, to independent aftermarket dealers. Where the required codes are not
Pattemore also addressed the ‘game changing’ challenge created by technical
available, the independent aftermarket dealers are precluded from repairing
innovation and the control of in-vehicle data for the Aftermarket. This included
those vehicles which leaves the consumer with the franchise dealers as their
an overview of the latest legal developments in European legislation on e-
only alternative.”
Call and telematics including access for independent market operators to connected vehicles. He also looked at the implications of telematics for free consumer choice and their impact on a competitive automotive aftermarket value chain.
“We believe that both the lack of access to information and the stringent framework surrounding warranty, maintenance and service plans, minimises, if not destroys, the consumers right to choose and places OEMs and their franchise dealers with the exclusive control of that segment of the market. This
Les Mc Master, National Chairman of MIWA, and Jan Jooste, Director of
imbalance needs to be addressed in South Africa as it has in other parts of the
Innovation at the Vaal University of Technology, completed the speaker line-
world, and we will continue to champion the cause until the change is made,”
up. Mc Master provided an update on the progress status of the Campaign in
he concludes.
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Redisa recognises contributors to Waste Tyre Plan Minister of the Department of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa at the REDISA Recognition Awards, she says waste will be a thing of the past.
(Left to right): Mr Xolani QubekaREDISA non–executive Chairman, Minister of DEA Edna Molewa, CSI programme nominees Gavin Thomas, story writer and activist Elinor Sisulu, story writer and poet Gcina Mhlophe, Dr Sindiwe Magona and REDISA CEO Hermann Erdmann.
REDISA Director, Charlie Kirk with story writer and activist Elinor Sisulu.
Xolani Qubeka - REDISA non-executive Chairman addressing the attendees at the Inaugral REDISA Recognition Awards
Almost two years since the first waste tyres entered the logistics network set up by REDISA, over 1 900 people have brought to life the REDISA Plan, and personally realised the opportunities to be found in waste, claims Redisa. To celebrate the South Africans who have proven that by thinking about waste differently, and welcoming the opportunities created by correctly implemented waste management, REDISA hosted a Recognition Awards Dinner on 15 May at the Sandton Convention Centre; Johannesburg. “Today we formally celebrate and honour the individuals who have been willing to get involved and participate in this uniquely South African solution to one of the world’s biggest problems. We began implementation less than two years ago, and exceeding all the yearly set milestones in the Plan would not
and role in bringing the Plan to life. Please see below a summary of some of the key categories at the awards ceremony and what each entails: Waste into worth- This award recognises the person/organisation that sees the value of waste and the contribution that waste plays in driving the country’s growth though the development of a circular economy. The person/ organisation that epitomises the REDISA ‘Waste into worth’ concept as a brand ambassador and has best realised the opportunities to be found in waste. War on Waste- This award recognises the person who realises the negative impact of waste in the environment, and has made it their personal mission to
have been remotely possible were it not for those people who have made the
clear the community in which they live of harmful waste.
development of this new tyre recycling industry possible.
Investing in people- This award recognises the person/organisation that has
The tyre manufacturers, importers, dealers, transporters, depot managers and
made a direct impact in their communities through community upliftment and
recyclers are all essential parts of the chain that has resulted in over 1 900 jobs,
development.
the creation of 178 SMME’s and 95 499 tonnes of waste tyres collected said,
CSI programme- This award is in recognition of the person who sees the
CEO of REDISA.
value in educating our youth around recycling and the opportunities that can
REDISA claims to recognise the importance of entrepreneurship as an
be found in waste. He/she is constantly making an effort to educate and plant
economic driver and poverty eradicator. It also particularly recognises the
and water the seed in the minds of our youth given that the future begins with
opportunities which lie in the green economy, for all those that are able to
the youth.
create and identify sustainable solutions and reduce our carbon footprint in the world. Over 40 individuals were recognised on the evening for their hard work
Research and innovation-This award recognises the person/organisation that through their research has contributed to advancement and innovation in the field of recycling and economic development.
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New man at Trentyre helm February saw the appointment of a new man
the development, implementation and management of the business
at the helm of Trentyre. Todd Tyler, who
strategy for the Polymer Additives Division’s Stabilizer Business Unit.
succeeds Nigel Sowerby. He hails from the USA, boasting a long and diverse career with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Other roles within the Goodyear organisation included Team Leader – Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and VP & CFO, Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems. His most
Having graduated from the University of
recent role as VP, Operations, Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, saw
Akron, Ohio, in 1996, Tyler obtained his
him responsible for all aspects of operations for this $800M wholly-owned
Master’s Degree in Business Administration
subsidiary of Goodyear, North America’s largest commercial tyre dealer and
in 2000 from Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea,
retread manufacturer with 180 locations in 37 states. Responsibilities included
Ohio. He began his working career with the Sherwin-Williams Company
retail store policy and procedure, retread manufacturing, environmental,
in Cleveland, Ohio, as a Field Audit Supervisor in 1995, remaining with
health & safety, fleet, information technology, real estate and equipment.
the company until 1999 occupying several positions, among them, Senior Cost Analyst, Consumer Group.
A major accomplishment included leading the operations team from a reactive management approach to a process-driven one, significant improvements in
Working his way up the ranks, he spent a year as Senior Financial
safety plus a 10% reduction in employee turnover. In addition, he designed
Analyst in Walton Hills where he was responsible for the accounting
and implemented an organisational and strategic restructuring in 2012,
and financial reporting for the Polymer-Additives Division, a further
realigning the business with Goodyear’s strategy and reducing overhead
three years as Business Manager, where he became responsible for
costs by $9M annually.
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Traffic officers gear up for tyre checks According to the SATMC,
the product identification
Traffic
patrolling
markings on a tyre mean
some of the busiest stretches
and regulations on the use
of road in the country are
of regrooved tyres. They
now well equipped with the
learnt about how to spot the
technical and legal expertise
tell-tale signs of a damaged
to detect and fine drivers Traffic officers inspect wheels during a training workshop provided by South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) on tyre safety and the legal requirements when checking tyres on vehicles. using unsafe tyres.
tyre and how to check the
officers
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) has partnered with the N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), offering in-depth training and practical workshops to provide valuable hands-on tyre knowledge for traffic officials and police who work on the N3 route between two busy cities; Johannesburg to Durban. Nobuzwe Mangcu, managing executive at the SATMC says, “Traffic officers can play an active part in highlighting to motorists that a tyre needs to be replaced. Their attention to detail and ability to notice the tell-tale warning signs of a tyre that could burst or loose traction is vital to our goal to save more lives on our roads.” To address the need for increased awareness of tyre faults and improved technical knowledge, the SATMC conducted training sessions in partnership with the N3TC for more than 120 municipal and provincial traffic officials, weighbridge inspectors, and police officers at Mooi Plaza, Tugela Plaza, Harrismith and Heidelberg last week.
Tread Wear Indicator (TWI). Traffic officials participated
in a practical exercise where together with an expert SATMC tyre specialist they inspected and assessed tyre quality and tread on a variety of vehicles including sedans, minibus taxis and trucks. Officials attending the workshop raised concerns about the poor quality of tyres on many vehicles they inspect. “When I show them that their tyres look bad, the usual response is that they will change them at the end of the month, but then we find that the next time they are stopped, they are still driving with the same old tyres,” said one traffic officer. The N3TC manage a distance of 423 kilometres between the towns of Heidelberg in Gauteng and Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal. Sam Motshabi, northern section Road Incident Management System (RIMS) manager at N3TC said that the route is one of the busiest in the country. “Minimum average daily traffic volumes on a normal day is 4000 trucks and another 12 000 other vehicles travelling on the N3. That’s just on a normal day.” Over the Easter holidays, Motshabi said that volumes increased to 2000
The SATMC, a representative body of four manufacturing companies in
vehicles per hour.
South African, who are Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear and Sumitomo,
Broken pieces of retreaded tyres are a nightmare for Motshabi’s team. He
is dedicated to the increased tyre safety among South African public law enforcers as well as road users.
says that N3TC Route Services team under TollCare management, picks up about 635 pieces of tyres on the road per month. “Truck tyres should be
“Tyres have to bear the entire weight of the car, the passengers and the
changed before there is a chance that the tread may break off. The amount
cargo in addition to shock absorption, steering and braking.” Mangcu
of retread we collect shows that there is a problem with the tyre quality of
added. “Drivers are well aware of the risks of driving with damaged tyres
many vehicles and it is a hazard for other motorists,” says Motshabi. Tyre
and that doing so puts the lives of everyone on the road at risk.” “Talking
pressure also plays an important role in the life of a tyre and Motshabi
about it is no longer enough, we are going out and empowering traffic
added that motorists should have the right pressure before the journey
officials so they can raise driver awareness about these risks.”
commences.
The finer details of the regulations of the National Road Traffic Act were
“Talking directly to drivers is very valuable. We also need to find
explained to officials who conduct routine vehicle inspection at roadside
opportunities to talk directly to fleet owners to ensure that they meet their
check-points. Importantly participants were reminded that according to
responsibilities too”.
law, no person can drive a vehicle that is equipped with a tyre that is in
“Our partnership with N3TC is very valuable, we’re very glad to find ways to
such a state of disrepair that it can cause damage to the road surface or
improve road safety on this and other major routes. We hope to continue
is likely to be a danger to themselves and other road users. Drivers that
the workshops and extend their reach to important players such as taxi
disobey this law could be fined up to a maximum of R500, depending on
associations, fleet owners, and other organisations.” says Mangcu.
municipal by-laws. Workshop participants learnt about the tyre manufacturing process, what
• F or more information about the SATMC and the traffic officer training, contact SATMC at info@satmc.co.za
28 • Goodyear News
Top German magazines announce Goodyear as top winner in summer tyre tests King of the road: Goodyear outshines in rigorous magazine tyre tests
Top of its class yet again, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV.
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Another win for the multi-award winning Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2.
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Two of Goodyear’s tyres, the EfficientGrip SUV and the Eagle F1
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Asymmetric 2, have dominated first place in their respective categories
In the ultra high performance category, Goodyear’s Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
by two German motoring magazines, Auto Bild, and Auto Zeitung. Tested
was put through its paces by Auto Zeitung magazine against 14 other
against a number of other brands, both tyres came out on top across a
ultra high performance (225/40 R18 92W/Y) tyre brands. Fitted to a
range of comprehensive summer tyre tests.
1.8 litre Audi A3, the tyres were evaluated in both wet and dry conditions. With the highest average score of 269 points out of a possible 300, the
EfficientGrip SUV
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 was crowned the test champion and described as
Goodyear’s premium SUV tyre, the EfficientGrip SUV, was tested by Auto
“safe, fast and even economical”. A great ultra high performance result
Bild magazine against 11 other SUV (215/65 R16) brands at a test centre
for Goodyear, earning the comments “strong cornering, good delay, the
in San Angelo Texas. Taking place across 15 wet and dry disciplines such
Goodyear on a wet track is one of the best.”
as traction grass, gravel, sand, mud, and gravel slalom, the EfficientGrip SUV won outright, displaying “excellent wet grip” and a “very short wet
2015 is already off to a roaring start for Goodyear with these two impressive
braking distance”. In addition to this, the EfficientGrip SUV also gave a
victories by their EfficientGrip SUV and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. As the
good dry performance in terms of steering response and cornering,
overall winners, there can be no doubt these two tyres bring exactly what
earning it first place as the most balanced tyre overall, and an “exemplary”
is needed to ensure an economical and safe tyre that delivers across all
rating by the test team.
performance criteria.
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Close customer collaboration supports optimal tyre performance Goodyear South Africa’s Truck division recently hosted the Unitrans Passenger Engineer team at the company’s manufacturing facility in Uitenhage for an extensive factory tour. Unitrans Passenger is a sub-division of KAP Industrial Holdings, a diversified manufacturing, integrated timber,
“The idea of a Goodyear factory visit has been
optimise our fleet maintenance expenses.
on the cards for some time. During a tyre
Goodyear tyres are premium, high quality
scrap analysis we agreed that a need for more
products”, expressed Nelson.
in-depth tyre knowledge exists”, explained
transport, distribution and
Unitrans Technical Director, Leon Nelson.
logistics company listed on the
The Unitrans group toured the entire facility,
CPK (Cost per Kilometre) compares favourably
Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
viewing the complete tyre manufacturing cycle
to other coach and commuter companies
with insight into some of the finer technical
in the local market. They have won various
The Unitrans Passenger stable
aspects of tyre construction.
awards, including the Road Freight Association
includes Mega Bus, Mega Coach,
“The visit was an enormous success and
and Unitrans Passenger share technology on
Magic Transfers, Greyhound,
very beneficial. We realise the importance
an on-going basis, focusing on fuel saving,
of quality suppliers, such as Goodyear.
tyre design and safety. Unitrans Passenger
Suppliers play a vital role in the success
fits a broad spectrum of Goodyear commercial
of our business. Our goal is continuous
tyres including LHS II, LHD II, MSS II and RHS
improvement - what was good yesterday is
II. Unitrans Passenger is the flagship of the
not acceptable today and this motto can only
coach and commuter industry and our close
be achieved with teamwork. Based on our
association with them is highly valued. They
experience, we are confident in the reliability
are a key customer and will remain a focus
and service life of Goodyear tyres. Thanks
for us”, said Andre Human, Goodyear Key
to that we are able to effectively manage and
Account Manager Africa: Truck.
Citiliner and Bojanala Bus.
“Unitrans Passenger has been a Goodyear customer for the past 26 years. Their total Tyre
Safety Award for the past five years. Goodyear
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30 • Industry News
Marangoni acquires stake in Leader Tread
From left: Roberto Santorum, Andrew Summers, Brett Sproson and Vitoantonio Magistrale.
Family owned company, Leader Tread – one of South Africa’s well known independent providers of retreading solutions – was pleased to announce last month that Italian based Marangoni Retreading Systems had signed an agreement with Leader Rubber Co. S.A to acquire 25% of the South African company’s stock by Marangoni Spa. This agreement is the culmination of a partnership that has been ongoing for several years, the objective being to strengthen both companies’ presence in Southern Africa and the African continent at large. The size of the domestic market totalling two million retreads and new tyres, its proximity to fast-growing markets and easy access to the Gulf region make South Africa an ideal location for expansion. As one of the BRICS nations, South Africa is considered one of the world’s five main emerging economies. Leader Rubber Co. S.A. has been the exclusive distributor of the Ringtread System to the South African market for over six years and is the leading manufacturer of precured tread strips, OTR uncured rubber as well as consumables and machinery required for the retreading process holding a leading market share in Sub-Saharan Africa. Said Brett Sproson: “Marangoni Spa was looking to invest in the emerging market. The symbiotic relationship that exists between our two respective companies after six years of trading provided an obvious opportunity for
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the Italian manufacturer to consider us and the African continent for its expansion plans.�
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Allegedly, another factor leading to the decision to acquire a stake in Leader Rubber was its position in the market.
Marangoni Spa was looking to invest in the
emerging market, our two respective companies
“What distinguishes this family-run company based in the Johannesburg
after six years of trading provided an obvious
industrial district in addition to offering a vast product range in both the
opportunity for the Italian manufacturer to
top-end (premium) and the economical segments (budget), is that Leader Rubber Co. is recognised for its ability to provide its retreader-customers
consider SA for its expansion plans.
a complete support structure for servicing, technical training, factory
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layout designs and building as well as sales and marketing,� said Roberto Santorum of Marangoni.
Sub Saharan Africa who wish to expand their current product offerings
The partnership signed between Marangoni Spa and Leader Rubber
by utilizing the expertise of this unique partnership. The Italian company
Co. S.A. sees Marangoni invest in the South African company, with
will be able to further expand its globalisation strategy, establishing
the objective of further strengthening the unique Ringtread System,
operations in a continent with considerable potential for growth, while
developing agreements with local retreaders and growing exports to
the South African company will be able to continue its technological and
markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. It also envisages to allow more efficient
commercial development by exploiting the synergies available through its
information sharing to further support Leader’s technological and
partnership with Marangoni.
manufacturing expertise.
The agreement will also allow for the importation of new tyres from
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HUNTER QUICK CHECK SYSTEM
Three-Minute Inspection Process now available in SA For the first time in South Africa, Leaderquip Auto Services displayed the
At the conclusion of the 6 Point Quick Check, a comprehensive easy-to-
complete 6 Point Quick Check System of Hunter Engineering Company,
understand printout with colour-coded graphics is generated to use when
U.S.A. at the Automechanika Show in Johannesburg.
discussing the diagnosis with the customer. Whilst a separate print-out with more technical details is generated for the technician’s use.
The Quick Check System can allegedly identify repair opportunities in 2:58
The Quick Check System is said to offer dozens of installation possibilities,
minutes. The 6 Point check is said to sport the follwing features:
with configurations for every individual shop.
a. Stopping Check
~ Wheels are tested individually
20 seconds! A low-current test signal is used to prevent possible damage to sensitive electronic components.
~ Tests brake force at each wheel and overall vehicle deceleration Hunter’s brake performance tester provides a real-life evaluation of
d. Tyre Pressure
a vehicle’s stopping capability in seconds! No need to lift the vehicle
~ Automatically adjusts air pressure to user-entered OEM spec
or remove the wheels. The brake tester measures the timing, force
~ Records before and after pressures
and balance of the brake system in 0:08 seconds. This is much faster
Hunter’s Integrated Tyre Inflation system will automatically inflate
than a visual inspection and it accurately measures the vehicle as it
all four tyres simultaneously. Time is saved by eliminating repeated
would perform in a real-life situation on the road. It will also contribute
manual pressure checks. Corrected tyre pressures are recorded on
extensively to road safety, as approximately 12% of vehicles tested will
the customer’s printout.
show braking failure at one or more wheels. e. Tyre Health b. Emissions Check
~ Retrieves emission codes ~ Wirelessly transfers important vehicle information to console Hunter’s CodeLink for Quick Check connects directly to a vehicle OBD-II port to retrieve important information concerning emission control components and vehicle identification number (VIN) in approximately 10 seconds. It automatically retrieves the VIN, detects check engine light status, retrieves diagnostic trouble codes, checks emission monitor status and allows for entry of mileage and tyre
~ Quick and easy tyre wear check ~ Conditions transmitted to console automatically In about 30 seconds, Hunter’s patented tread depth gauge provides a quick and easy assessment of tyre conditions. Tread depth results are automatically sent to the console and graphically shown on the customer printout. The tread depth printout shows pass / fail results for the percentage of the tread depth remaining and the general condition of the tyres. Over 20% of vehicles have one or more tyres in need of replacement.
pressure specs into the system. It is compatible with most OBD-II vehicles (1996 or newer), with wireless communication with the
f. Wheel Alignment
console. A general diagnostic system review is provided to customer.
~ Fast verification of alignment need
It is interesting to note that approximately 10% of all vehicles drive
~ Boost traffic to most profitable undercar service
around with a check engine light on.
Hunter’s patented alignment check system is the quickest way to measure alignment angles that affect tyre life. The test takes less than a
c. Battery health
~ Tests batteries to OEM specs ~ Sends results to console wirelessly in 10 seconds Over 10% of vehicles have a battery-related issue. Hunter’s battery health test measures a battery’s ability to carry electric current in about
minute to produce total toe and camber measurements for both axles. With this facility, every vehicle that enters the shop can be checked, without tying up the wheel alignment bay. Alignment sales will increase dramatically, as approximately 60% of all vehicles on the road are out of alignment.
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World News
Stamford Tyres – Falken Partnership celebrates 40 years On 2 May 2015, a dinner was specially hosted at the home of Stamford Tyres’ President, Mr Wee Kok Wah, to commemorate this milestone. Mr Ikuji Ikeda, President & CEO of SRI was the guest of honour. The collaboration between Stamford Tyres began in 1975 with the introduction of OHTSU tyres. FALKEN tyres entered the fold in 1983. Stamford Tyres currently holds distribution rights to Falken Tyres in countries and selected territories in South East Asia, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Africa.
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World premier launch from Hankook at Autopromotec 2015 Hankook will be using their presence as an exhibitor at Autopromotec 2015 in Bologna, Italy to present the world premier for their all-new all season passenger car and SUV tyre ranges. The all-season PCR pattern – Hankook Kinergy 4S incorporates an asymmetrical tread which combines the safety and performance characteristics of a summer tyre on the outer block-style pattern area with a genuine winter performance characteristics reflected by the inner siped tread part. The tyre is also certified by the Three Peak Mountain (3PMSF) mark as well as being technically approved by leading German car manufacturers. At the same time the Ventus S1 evo2 SUV pattern includes a tread specially designed for the increasing SUV vehicle category with particularly sporty and dynamic genes and the tyre has been chosen as original equipment on the Porsche Macan and BMW X5.
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New silica technology from Goodyear The European division of Goodyear has confirmed that with immediate effect it will be using a next-generation form of silica in the production of its tyres to increase fuel efficiency. The first tyres to receive this new silica will be the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV range which will be released in regions around the world within the next twelve months.
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