CONTILIFECYCLE INNOVATION HUB
Our retread plant in Ivybridge has assumed the role of a technical innovation hub for Continental’s tyre retreading programme.
The Next Generation Bus &
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The Future Is Retreading
Here at our ContiLifeCycle retreading plant we continue to drive innovative retreading technologies in our ever-changing world which is becoming more and more focused on a sustainable future for our planet. Commercial fleet operators are becoming increasingly keen to reap the benefits of retreads as a more sustainable tyre choice which creates opportunities for further environmental gains and savings in the UK road transport industry.
Our specialist product range has been engineered to perform for our customers and their bespoke needs. We are currently on a journey to launch our Generation 5 range which covers key applications in our portfolio; our new BD5 drive tyre in the Fleetmaster range has been engineered for mileage performance and longevity, our Wastemaster 5 tyre includes our pioneering sidewall protection features for urban waste collection vehicles and joining the line up soon will be a new regional trailer tyre. Alongside our Gen5 line up is our proven Gripmaster on-off road construction range developed with bespoke tread pattern designs for improved grip and stone ejection features to perform in demanding environments.
Every Bandvulc retread tyre we produce, saves 85% of the materials required to manufacture a new tyre, therefore significantly reducing our impact on the environment. This means we are able to save 30kg of rubber compound, up to 20kg of steel and 60kg of CO2 on every retread tyre we produce, compared to a new tyre. When you consider our customer portfolio includes many household names and covers a significant proportion of logistics fleets across the UK this mounts up to massive savings in our planet’s precious resources.
We are fully prepared for the future. Ongoing investment from our parent company Continental ensures that we continue to lead the way in research and development, alternative and sustainable materials and environmentally friendly production processes. For us it is all about continuing to respond to the needs of our customers and our planet, whilst driving innovation forward in our practises to achieve the best retread tyre.
Tony Mailling
Head of Hot Retread Production, EMEA.
Brand Values
Innovation
Industry Leading Processes, Design, and Technology
We continually invest in the future of our purpose-built LifeCycle plant by taking full advantage of technical advances and the latest technology available throughout the retreading operation. Our pioneering approach allows us to combine hot and cold retreading under one roof in a closed production cycle where synergies from retreading and rubber recycling are used enabling us to set new standards in sustainability.
Sustainability
A Greener Journey and Extended Life Cycles
We have been committed to the care of the environment, prevention of pollution, and our responsibility to ensure that our retreading operation is as efficient as possible with minimum impact to the environment. From our manufacturing processes to our zero-to- landfill policy, through to our diverse product offering and the quality retreads we provide. Sustainability has, and always will be at the heart of our operations, across the board.
Expertise
50 Years of Research, Investment, and Teamwork
People are the driving force behind our success. Across the business we have experts in rubber technology, research and development, robotics and engineering allowing us to design a unique range of tyres for specific applications, right down to the bespoke rubber compounds produced in-house in our laboratory.
Quality
Setting The Retread Standard
From initial design and development work to casing recycling and tread application, we implement critical quality control measures across our business that ensure we operate in the most efficient way and continually improve in all respects to fulfil our standards and achieve the best retread tyre.
Conti360° Solutions
Business Services and solutions from continental
Conti360° is our all-round tyre management solution for fleets. From the selection of the right tyres for your application, fitting, ongoing monitoring and reporting, fast response in the event of a tyre breakdown to the proper handling of worn tyres and extended life cycles through retreading, we take care of your tyres, so you don’t have to.
Bandvulc. a brand of continental
Our premium retread tyres are tested & quality assured
Bandvulc truck tyres are manufactured in our ContiLifeCycle retreading plant which produces a tyre every 3 minutes. Our tyres use bespoke compounds developed in-house for the sole use of our retreading operation and we have more than 100 different patterns and sizes including specialist applications.
Our Tyre Range
Fleetmaster
Ready for the the long haul.
Regiomaster
Sustainable mileage meets flexible performance.
WASTEMASTER
Resilience meets performance.
CITYMASTER
Reliability and endurance at every stop.
GRIPMASTER
Outstanding reliability whatever the challenge.
TANKMASTER
Stability meets endurance.
ContiLifeCycle Ivybridge champions Continental’s retreading innovation
Following our relaunch as a ContiLifeCycle facility in March, our retread plant in Ivybridge has assumed the role of a technical innovation hub for Continental’s tyre retreading programme. The move supports the brand’s ongoing sustainability strategy. As one of the UK’s most advanced tyre recycling and hot retreading facility, our Ivybridge operation will play a significant role in the development of future ContiLifeCycle products and initiatives. Prior to the rebrand, the site was the main premises for leading Continental-owned retreader, Bandvulc. New Bandvulc products continue to be developed and manufactured alongside ContiRe tyres in Ivybridge. Tony Mailling, Head of Hot…
Continental Q&A: Why customers are at the heart of our tyre designs
At a first glance, it isn’t always obvious that a truck, bus, or van tyre has been optimised for a specific application. Operators could be forgiven for thinking that tyres, on the whole, all look the same. However, the process of creating the perfect tyre is highly scientific, blending physics, chemistry and product design principles. Continental and Bandvulc have a diverse portfolio of tyres, not least in the Commercial Vehicle sector. From construction and semi- off-road tyres, through to haulage, distribution and passenger-carrying vehicle rubber, each has a unique set of characteristics that deliver real-world performance, efficiency, and safety benefits…
Bandvulc Launches next generation bus and coach tyre
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Citymaster 5 retread tyre for the bus and coach sector. As with previous tyres in the range, the next generation Citymaster 5 majors on delivering exceptional reliability, durability and safety for operators of passenger carrying vehicles. Key to achieving these standards with the Citymaster 5 is the all-new reinforced sidewall, developed exclusively for the bus and coach market. Tyres used in urban applications are frequently exposed to sidewall scrubbing, with buses and coaches especially vulnerable when pulling over against a kerb to collect and drop off passengers. This can cause…
Bandvulc’s ContiLifeCycle Journey continues with new branding
Our Ivybridge plant which has been the the home of Bandvulc tyres for over 50 years, has been rebranded as a Continental LifeCycle production facility, with new signage installed throughout February. The move sees the factory become more closely aligned to Continental’s Stöcken LifeCycle plant, which produces hot-retread tyres. The Bandvulc plant now employs some 280 people in and around Devon and was welcomed into the Continental portfolio in 2016. Our hot-retread production focuses on the UK market with Bandvulc tyres being designed and manufactured in Ivybridge as well as producing ContiRe branded tyres in partnership with the Stöcken plant.…
Digital Download: Continental Unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses
Continental extends technical advice app to commercial vehiclesFeatures include a Pressure-Load Calculator to determine the correct tyre pressuresApp also contains a comprehensive technical information database and library of supporting imagesUsers can get in touch with Continental’s technical service team directly via the app Optimal tyre inflation pressure and the right tyre selection mean the best possible tyre performance and the greatest possible fleet efficiency. What sounds so simple is not always easy to implement in the price-driven day-to-day business of fleets. Continental therefore supports fleet operators, dealers and service technicians in maximising the safety and efficiency of their tyres with…
RFU and Continental Tyres kick-off long-term partnership
Our parent company, Continental Tyres has become the Rugby Football Union (RFU), England men and Red Roses’ Official Partner and title sponsor of the Continental Tyres Schools Cup in a multi-year partnership. The partnership will focus on performance and safety on and off the pitch, through the RFU’s involvement with schools and other opportunities for both boys and girls to play. Outside Twickenham Stadium on match days there will be more than 1,000 stewards kitted out in Continental branded uniforms, on hand to help guide and direct fans on match days, including from the newly rebranded Continental Tyres Rosebine Car…
Bandvulc’s environmental and sustainability actions recognised at Western Morning News Business Awards
Bandvulc has been recognised at this year’s Western Morning News Business Awards after being selected as a finalist for the Environmental and Sustainability Award. A finalist’s trophy was presented to the team during an exclusive awards ceremony in Exeter, which recognises innovative businesses from across Devon and Cornwall. To be in with a chance of winning the Environmental and Sustainability Award, judges sought out companies that were working to achieve an environmentally conscious operation. The businesses also needed to demonstrate that it had steps in place to reduce carbon emissions, implement sustainable working and maximise energy efficiency. Pictured (left to…
New investment in robotics drives efficiencies
Innovation is as simple as ABC at Bandvulc, thanks in part to the installation of the ABC (Automated Build Cell) Robot at the Ivybridge plant. Our Head of Hot Retread Production at Bandvulc, Tony Mailling, explains more about how innovation and teamwork has progressed this exciting project: “Prior to the introduction of the ABC robot, the loading and unloading of the tyres onto the building machines was a completely manual process for our operatives. Now, the robot automatically loads the tyres onto the building machine from indexed conveyors and the state-of-the-art extrusion technology applies the new compound onto the tread…
Continental data reveals common truck tyre pressure issue
Data collected by our parent company, Continental Tyres has revealed that approximately one in every five truck tyres is found to be operating outside of the correct tyre pressure window. The statistic, based on anonymised results from tyre inspections undertaken by Conti360° Solutions service providers, reinforces the need for operators to routinely check their tyre pressures to maximise the safety and the longevity of their rubber. Tyres that are either under or over inflated can pose a significant risk to the safety of the driver and that of other road users. An underinflated tyre is more susceptible to picking up…
Bandvulc’s Community Contribution Award … One year on!
It’s hard to believe a year has passed since we ran our Community Contribution initiative! To celebrate Bandvulc’s 50th anniversary we awarded £250 to a number of local causes and organisations and, one year later, we’ve been catching up with the recipients to learn how the contribution has been used. We were pleased to support the amazing work The Emotional Logic Centre carry out to teach practical, innovative, lifelong learning skills to help reduce stress, increase resilience and promote adaptability. Trevor Griffiths comments; "We have welcomed a new member to our team who has been trained in Emotional Logic with…
Bandvulc unveils next-generation BD5 drive tyre
Bandvulc launches all-new BD5 ultra-high mileage drive tyre to replace BD08 in the Fleetmaster rangeBD5 uses bespoke Long-Life Tread+ hard-wearing rubber compound to maximise durability and mileage longevityIndependent tests show BD5 delivers a 40% increase in lifetime mileage over BD08Revised directional tread pattern provides greater grip and superior handling in wet and dry conditions Tyre retreading expert, Bandvulc, has unveiled its all new BD5 tyre at the inaugural Road Transport Expo 2022 in Stoneleigh. Engineered to deliver exceptional high-mileage performance in all conditions, the innovative new BD5 will replace the BD08 in the Bandvulc Fleetmaster range later this year. To…
We’re exhibiting at Road Transport Expo 2022
Continental and Bandvulc will showcase the breadth and diversity of their multi-solution service for commercial fleets at the inaugural Road Transport Expo 2022 show in June. Held at the NAEC Stoneleigh exhibition space in Warwickshire, the Road Transport Expo 2022 show will unite all road haulage divisions under one roof and showcase suppliers involved in the supply and service of HGVs. Continental will have a broad selection of their new and retread tyres on display over the three day event, including the unveiling of an all-new Bandvulc retread tyre, which will be released later this year. Specialists from the Continental…
Quality Rubber: Setting the retread standard
Quality, reliability and safety are of paramount importance during our tyre production process. At the forefront of retread technology in the UK for more than 50 years, Bandvulc has built an enviable reputation for producing retread tyres of the highest standard. From initial design and development work to casing recycling and tread application on the factory floor, our team of experts implement critical measures that ensure our tyres offer exceptional performance across a range of applications. This is supported with the knowledge and expertise shared by our parent company, Continental Tyres. In our latest FOCUS case study our Director of…
Rubber Recycling: the core of tyre sustainability
Bandvulc began operating 50 years ago at our home in Devon, primarily recycling rubber for our local community. Now we are the UK’s leading commercial tyre retreader and part of Continental, yet despite significant expansion in capabilities and product offerings over the years, we remain true to our founding principles and commitment to the environment, putting in place a myriad of efficient manufacturing processes to make sure our retread tyres produced are as sustainable as possible. In our latest FOCUS case study, Tony Mailling, our Operations Director focuses on rubber recycling at our Ivybridge plant and the important role it…
BIG successes for JBH with Bandvulc Gripmaster
Aggregate specialists Jeremy Bishop Haulage continue to see the benefit of working with fellow-Devonshire tyre manufacturer, Bandvulc, choosing high-quality retread BIG-D Gripmaster construction tyres for its fleet. Jeremy Bishop Haulage (JBH) is a family run, inert waste, recycling and tipper haulage company, which supply first class recycled and quarried aggregates. The haulier has been a Bandvulc customer for many years, crediting this long-term partnership with a shared business ethos, solid service and of course, the high-quality retread tyres which are more than up to the tough job required. Will Bishop, Logistics Director for JBH says, “Dealing with Bandvulc has always…
Bandvulc’s BDY3 Gripmaster continues to perform for McGowan Grab Hire
Tipper and Grab Hire specialists Paul McGowan Grab Hire have praised Bandvulc’s Gripmaster range as the quality retread continues to perform for their tough fleet. Paul McGowan Grab Hire operate a fleet of over 100 vehicles from its West-Midlands base, providing grab and tipper hire to its diverse customer base across the UK. Established for more than 20-years, the company manage a mixed fleet of 32-tonne grab and tipper lorries, 32 tonne craned flatbed lorries, and road sweepers. The business, which is one of the largest privately-owned grab-hire companies in the region, also provide a range of raw materials to…
Bandvulc celebrate 50 years with its eyes firmly on the future
Retreading experts Bandvulc mark its 50th anniversary this year, and while the successes of the past are celebrated, the organisation has its eyes firmly on the future. Bandvulc is Britain’s foremost commercial retreader. The Devon-based operation began re-using rubber to make retread tyres back in 1971, retreading just 30 tyres a week for local use. Acquired by Continental Tyres in 2016, Bandvulc now produces a premium quality retread tyre every three minutes to serve commercial vehicle customers across the country. Its 50th anniversary is marked by the introduction of the next generation of quality retread products, with major investment planned…
Bandvulc celebrates 50 years with a Community Contribution Project
When Devon tyre company Bandvulc looked to mark its 50th anniversary, they remembered the old adage that charity begins at home and decided to use the milestone birthday as an opportunity to say thank you to its local community. The company, which began retreading around 30 tyres a week in 1971, and is now owned by Continental Tyres, has given away a series of £250 grants to charities and community groups that shared the same Devon postcode – PL21. Tony Mailling, Operations Director says they are delighted to have been able to share their 50-year success with the local community.…
Strong start for Lime Logistics and TD Express with Continental and Bandvulc Tyres
Nine months after signing a three-year tyre-supply deal with Continental Tyres, Lime Logistics and TD Express are enjoying all the benefits that the premium tyre and technology provider can bring. What’s more, by working with their dedicated Continental Account Manager to agree on a combined policy of new and retreaded rubber, neither company has seen tyre management costs increase over their outgoing low to mid-range policy. Part of the Borough Green Sand Pits (BGSP) group of companies, Lime Logistics was established in 1999 by the current owner, Roger Body. The business specialises in the distribution and transportation of bulk materials and waste products across…
Bandvulc 50th Anniversary – Community Contribution
It's an exciting year for Bandvulc as it hits a major milestone year and celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Bandvulc’s growth over the past 50 years has been firmly placed from its base in Devon, so to celebrate its roots, Bandvulc are looking to give back to the community that has supported them through the years. Bandvulc will be awarding a total of £5,000 to community & charity groups across the PL21 area. Each chosen group will be awarded a £250 contribution to use how they feel fit to support the local community and the people who benefit from their work.…
Barrett Steel contract extension strengthens partnership with Bandvulc
Nationwide steel stockholder and processer, Barrett Steel, has extended its contract with Continental’s UK-based retread tyre brand, Bandvulc, with a new two-year agreement. The deal will see the two firms clock up nearly 15 years of collaboration, driven by Bandvulc’s cost-effective tyre range and Continental’s Conti360° Solutions exceptional customer service. With over 150 years in the steel stockholding and processing industry, Barrett Steel now comprises of a group of over 40 companies operating from nearly 30 sites across the UK. The group’s operations cover a wide range of customer needs, from structural sections and steel processing, to a wide range…
Bandvulc Launches Wastemaster 5
Devon-based Bandvulc are preparing to roll out the latest state-of-the-art tyre in their Wastemaster range after extensive testing and field trials. The launch of the Wastemaster 5 marks the 5th generation of the Wastemaster tyre product which has been developed, tested and produced at Bandvulc’s Ivybridge factory. The Wastemaster 5 will replace the Wastemaster III, a proven product in the waste sector that has been around for more than 20 years. Tony Mailling, Operations Director at Bandvulc comments; “Over the past 2 years we have seen strong growth in the waste and construction market, which is buoyant at the moment…
New Bandvulc website puts technical data front and centre
Bandvulc, the UK’s leading manufacturer of retread tyres for commercial vehicles has unveiled a new website. The new website has been created as a mobile-first tyre information portal, providing technicians with easy to view detailed, technical information about each Bandvulc retread tyre whilst giving customers an overview of tyres by application type, to aid tyre choice. The new site includes animated regroove specifications to guide technicians on the correct regroove specifications along with an intuitive tyre search and updated imagery. The technical additions are supported with a fresh look and feel, with company information and customer testimonials. Bandvulc is owned…
Success built on people
In his work at Bandvulc, the tyre retreading company at Lee Mill, Tony Mailling wears several hats – one of them is GOD. “Well, it was, I was Group Operations Director,” he explains. “Then the title changed and now I’m just OD!” Tony has been with Bandvulc since 2004. This year the company marks 50 years since it was established in 1971 and has grown to become Britain’s biggest commercial retread company producing a retread every 3 minutes. A dedicated workforce, state-of-the-art technology and collaborative working with Continental Tyre Group, which acquired Bandvulc in 2016, means the company is constantly…
50 Years of UK Manufacturing
BANDVULC HITS GOLD! This year South Devon company Bandvulc is marking its 50th anniversary. It was established in 1971 when the import of rubber from Malaysia began and the retreading of tyres started, turning out around 30 a week. Today they are Britain’s biggest commercial retread tyre company, producing a tyre every 3 minutes, from their facility in Lee Mill, near Ivybridge. Acquired by the Continental Tyre Group in 2016, Bandvulc are market leaders because they continually develop more and more advanced products which respond to customers’ needs with in-house facilities. “We find out what our customer needs from a tyre…
Creating a bespoke product
Peter Pritchard thinks he has the best job in the world. He’s a Rubber Technician. He joined Bandvulc, Britain’s largest commercial tyre retreader, in 1992 as a laboratory technician at the company’s headquarters at Lee Mill, near Ivybridge. “I was working in quality control and I was just fascinated,” he says. “I was mainly self-taught and I became interested in everything that was going on in the factory and so I worked hard to get qualifications to become a rubber technologist.” When he takes customers on factory tours, they are often taken aback at the efforts Bandvulc go to in…
An environmental ethos
The tyre industry doesn’t seem like an obvious place to start when you are looking for examples of environmental good practice. But South Devon company Bandvulc has green policies at the heart of everything it does. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Britain’s largest commercial tyre retreader which was established in 1971, now a part of the larger Continental Tyres Group. Back in 1971 Bandvulc were retreading 30 tyres a week, and today Bandvulc produce a tyre every 3 minutes. Bandvulc started out with a green mission – to retread tyres – and that ethos is still very important…
Bandvulc launches new Wastemaster II High Load
Bandvulc, the UK’s leading manufacturer of retreaded tyres has launched a new 295/80R22.5 High Load version of its Wastemaster II tyre, to better meet its customers’ needs in the waste management sector. . The new Wastemaster II HL is purpose-designed to fit on the latest generation of original equipment. Sporting the same robust urban features and bespoke compound advantages as the existing Wastemaster II product, the new tyre comes to the market in a 154/149 J load/speed rating. Wastemaster II HL benefits from Bandvulc’s ‘Armorband’ technology, which provides additional protection around the tyre sidewall as an extra safety barrier against kerbing.…
Fowler Welch renews contract with Bandvulc Tyres
Supply chain logistics provider Fowler Welch has extended its long-running tyre fitment and management contract with Continental Tyres subsidiary and retread specialist Bandvulc. Continental and Bandvulc tyres will be specified across the entire Fowler Welch fleet of 450 Euro 6 trucks and 750 temperature-controlled trailer units for a further three years, cementing the enduring relationship between the companies, who have worked together since 2011. Fowler Welch, a leader in supply chain logistics for ambient and temperature-controlled products, works with a range of major retailers and manufacturers, operating its extensive fleet from eight depots across the UK, covering a total of 44…
SFS rolls on with Bandvulc and Teignbridge waste fleet
Specialist Fleet Services, a leading contract hire and fleet management supplier to local authorities across the UK, is seeing its relationship with Teignbridge District Council move into an 18th year, owed in part to its tyre supply and management contract with Bandvulc. Bandvulc, a subsidiary of Continental, supplies Teignbridge’s refuse vehicles with Bandvulc Wastemaster MK II retread tyres. In addition, the council’s DAF 12-tonne kerbside recycling trucks are fitted with Bandvulc Draymaster retread tyres on the drive axles and Uniroyal tyres the on the steer axles. “We engage with Bandvulc right at the start of contract considerations because, alongside vehicle…
Keeping supermarket fleets on the road no matter what
Managing two thirds of the UK’s supermarket fleets we’re working tirelessly to help keep delivery trucks on the roads so that vital groceries can continue to be delivered, especially for the vulnerable and those in isolation. We’d like to thank our colleagues within Conti360° and our distribution teams in Ivybridge, Rugby and Wigan for doing an incredible job of keeping the fleet services operational in these testing times. We wish you all the of best health and please do what you can to take care of yourself and those around you.
Fun Lovin’ Criminal
It’s official!! Stacie is in court and being punished with a nice cuppa while she awaits her fate. Today is crunch day as, depending on how much she has talked, yapped, chattered, nattered, negotiated and conversed, her bail could be raised even higher. Even if it only goes up £1 per word, knowing Stacie, she could be in for an extended stay. If you want to aid her release, and haven’t already donated please visit: Donate to Stacie’s Bail A bit of fun for some serious fundraising in aid of Children’s Hospice SW; hope you can give your support, and…
We need your help to get Stacie out of jail!
On the morning of Friday 13th March 2019, Stacie is to be arrested and charged with Excessive Talking. She is of course guilty as charged but if she weren’t here we would miss her! Our phone bills trebled the day Stacie joined the company and she is the reason Devon was the first county in England to get fibre telecoms! The amount of chatting she did was making the copper wires overheat and the local telephone exchange catch fire. Twice! Often found with two phones on the go to ensure she can maximise ‘talk time’ Stacie is a force to…
CSG keeps rolling with Bandvulc
Major waste management group, CSG, has committed to a further two years with Bandvulc, the specialist retread subsidiary of Continental, as it seeks to reduce both capital expenditure and management time on its vehicle fleet operations, while maintaining high safety and environmental standards. The decision takes the tyre management contract between the two companies into its seventh year, at a time when fleet numbers across CSG and sister company J&G have risen to close to 150 vehicles. CSG, based near Fareham, Hampshire, operates over 20 facilities nationwide and is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist waste management services.…
Chichester council renews with Bandvulc
Chichester District Council has extended its tyre supply and management contract with Bandvulc, part of Continental Tyres, for its fleet of 26 Mercedes-Benz ‘Econic’ refuse collection vehicles. The tyre retread specialist had worked with the council for the past four years, offering a complete service on tyre management for its fleet, taking care of four-weekly checks, new tyre fitting, carcass returns and fleet tyre-management reporting. The council has now taken up the option to renew for a further two years. Fleet Workshop Manager for Chichester District Council, John Hoole, said, “As a public-service operation we take these decisions…
Children’s Hospice South West
Children’s Hospice South West was nominated by Bandvulc’s Charity Team as the company’s main charity for 2019 and a number of fundraising activities have taken place during the course of the year. The most recent event has been the CHSW £50 Challenge ‘Get Nifty with your Fifty’. Two Bandvulc teams stepped up to the mark and were each given £50 and 50 days to turn this money into as much as possible! They certainly rose to the challenge achieving a grand total of £2.701.50. BV Accounts Team raised £1,046.50 with activities such as Indian meal sales, raffle prize draw,…
Fowler Welch puts Bandvulc to the test
After years of fitting Bandvulc and Continental tyres to its fleet, leading supply chain logistics provider, Fowler Welch, has now put the two manufacturers’ low rolling resistance (LRR) offerings to the test. In a joint-trial at Millbrook Proving Ground, Fowler Welch and Bandvulc arranged an evaluation of the performance and efficiency benefits of low rolling resistance tyres, with support from Continental and its ContiPressureCheck™ TPMS system. Low rolling resistance tyres are designed to reduce friction and resistance to improve fuel economy without compromising on critical factors such as safety and braking distance. These products would therefore support Fowler Welch…
On the case – the importance of casing management
The benefits operators can gain from retreading their tyres are numerous. With retreads, fleets achieve 95 per cent mileage at 70 per cent of the cost of a new tyre, offering excellent value for money and significantly reducing running costs in a competitive fleet market. The process means 80 per cent of the materials required to manufacture a new tyre are saved, therefore significantly reducing the impact on the environment. However, if operators are to reap the benefits that retreading can bring to their bottom line, and to their environmental impact, they first need to ensure that they have a…
Go-Coach goes Bandvulc
55 strong bus fleet showing immediate returns from new Bandvulc/Uniroyal tyre policy Previous tyres suffered excessive sidewall damage Management information on tyre usage and performance is big win going forward Local specialist dealer is key contributor to successful new relationship After suffering numerous failures and replacement costs associated with tyre sidewall damage and low-wear characteristics, the fast-growing bus fleet of Go-Coach Hire is shifting its entire fleet to Bandvulc Citymaster tyres and Uniroyal products. Bandvulc products are fitted to drive axles with Uniroyal going onto steer axles. Bandvulc and Uniroyal are both part of Continental Tyres operations in the UK.…
Continental & Bandvulc showcasing specialised tyres at RWM Exhibition, 11-12 September, NEC Birmingham
RWM is the UK’s largest trade event dedicated to the recycling and waste industries and this year Continental and Bandvulc will be showcasing their range of tyres specially adapted to these sectors. As one of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers, Continental offers products designed for a broad range of applications across the automotive industry, including premium tyres for commercial vehicles. Bandvulc further enhances Continental’s offering with great innovation and a strong understanding of fleet operators’ requirements. Continental and Bandvulc’s commercial vehicle tyres are designed to provide fleet operators longer life, lower rolling resistance and damage resistance resulting in vast reductions…
Bibby Treble for Bandvulc
(LtoR) Ian Harris (National Fleet Key Account Manager, BV), Adam Purshall (Head of Fleet & Procurement, Bibby Distribution giant enters third contract term with retread specialist Around 2,000 assets supported nationwide with comprehensive fleet tyre service Online management information keeps Bibby informed on own and third-party vehicles Mix of premium retreads and new Uniroyals all supplied through Bandvulc Bibby plans trials on emerging tyre and remote pressure monitoring technologies Bibby Distribution has placed its tyre management and supply contract with Bandvulc for a third consecutive time. Bandvulc, the tyre retread specialist that is now part…
Continental Tyres launches ContiAcademy
Continental Tyres has officially opened its brand-new ContiAcademy to help upskill commercial tyre technicians, with training courses to suit individual technician’s needs, improve performance and raise standards across the industry. The new ContiAcademy in Lutterworth has been set up as a centre of excellence to further support the fast-growing Conti360° Network commercial dealerships across the UK, hosting advanced targeted training in a central UK location, to meeting the exact knowledge needs of each commercial tyre technician attending. Training to fit individual needs The ContiAcademy’s ethos is to adapt its assessment to meet the particular skills and knowledge…
Continental Tyre Group acquires R&J Strang
Continental Tyre Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental AG, announced the acquisition of R&J Strang Tyre Services Ltd. in Scotland, in a further step to strengthen Continental’s overall commercial fleet service offering across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1995, R&J Strang is a very successful family-run business which today services an impressive portfolio of commercial vehicle fleets across Scotland from its four depots. Okan Tamer, managing director, Continental Tyre Group, said, “We have worked with R&J Strang for over 20 years. During this time the business has grown and expanded its coverage, they have continued to invest in…
How retreading reduces environmental impact
With environmental consciousness front of mind across the transport industry and society as a whole, commercial fleet operators work hard to reduce fuel consumption, to meet strict legal requirements and help lower overall driving costs. When it comes to tyres, one of the most effective ways operators can lessen environmental impact is by choosing retreads for their fleets. Bandvulc, the UK’s leading commercial retreader and now part of the Continental Tyre Group, has over 40 years of experience in retreading and casing management and offers high-quality retreads in both ContiRe and Bandvulc brands. A sustainable product and process The positive…
Bandvulc & Continental Tyres at Tip-ex
Bandvulc will present its Gripmaster range of on and off road construction tyres to audiences at this year’s Tip-Ex show. The brand return to the Tip-Ex show alongside Continental Tyres, who will showcase its CrossTrac truck tyre, launched in 2018. Tip-Ex takes place from 30th May to 1st June at the Harrogate Convention Centre, and will see Bandvulc and Continental share a stand to highlight the broad range of truck tyres from both brands. The product range is suitable for on and off road application, and ideal for construction equipment and vehicles. Bandvulc’s product line-up at the show will include the premium Gripmaster BDY3 regional on…
Bandvulc Spring Newsletter 2019
Our Spring 2019 Newsletter is here! Follow the link above to have a read of what us and our valued customers have been up to over the past 12 months.
Conti360° Fleet Services official launch
Conti360° Fleet Services celebrated the official opening of its newly rebranded suite of offices on the 12th December, following a 2-year integration project to bring everything under one roof at Bandvulc’s Lee Mill site. Opening the event Bandvulc Managing Director Arthur Gregg took the opportunity to praise staff for their hard work in making the business such a success since its acquisition by the Continental Tyre Group in July 2016. He said that staff in the integrated company were now working as “one identity, one team, working together. “Now, two and a half years in, we’ve created more jobs, we’re…
Keeping Bandvulc on the road
Bandvulc, which is part of the Continental Tyre Group of Companies and produces around 200,000 commercial retreads each year at its factory in Ivybridge, Devon, has found its most efficient tyre handling solution to date with two new Cesab B315 electric forklifts from JD Plant Services, the independent Cesab dealership for the South West. The three-wheel, electric counterbalanced forklift trucks have been fitted with Bolzoni bale clamps, so they can transport up to eight tyres around site at one time. Their compact design ensures exceptional manoeuvrability and enables them to work in even the smallest of spaces. The decision to…
Bandvulc making the news
Quarter of the country's reused truck tyres now come from Plymouth firm More employees are being taken on at the huge plant since Continental bought it from founding family - The wheels of success have been well and truly set in motion at Plymouth’s immense tyre factory as it continues its impressive growth – and is creating jobs. Bandvulc Group is now cementing its reputation as the UK’s leading UK fleet management service provider and independent truck tyre retreader. Since the business was acquired from the founding O’Connell family by Continental Tyre Group in early 2017 the plant, at Ivybridge’s…
Coming together: Conti360° Fleet Services and Bandvulc Key Partners merge
Continental Tyres has announced its Conti360° Fleet Services network will merge with Bandvulc Key Partners fleet services under a new unified 360° brand, giving customers unrivalled aftercare services across the UK. Continental Tyre Group acquired Bandvulc in July 2016 in a deal which included Bandvulc’s leading UK fleet management service, Bandvulc Plus+ and its truck tyre retread business. The acquisition strengthened Continental Tyre Group’s position in the UK and Irish market and established Bandvulc as a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental UK Group Holdings Limited. In the two years since the acquisition, both the Conti360° Fleet Services network and the Bandvulc…
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
“Dealing with Bandvulc has always been easy, deliveries are made quickly and because the tyres are specifically manufactured for the construction industry, they perform and provide excellent grip in these conditions. The nature of our work means that we require a lot from our tyres, they need to perform on really rough terrain without sustaining damage and whilst our tyres rarely wear to the end of their life, Bandvulc products really endure the conditions well and outperform other non-specialist tyres.
We have dealt with Bandvulc for many years. Not only do we know the tyres perform, but it’s great to know that the tyres we use in our quarries are manufactured locally by a company who shares our commitment to the environment.”
We have dealt with Bandvulc for many years. Not only do we know the tyres perform, but it’s great to know that the tyres we use in our quarries are manufactured locally by a company who shares our commitment to the environment.”
Will Bishop
LOGISTICS DIRECTOR JBH
“Tyres in this environment need to provide resistance to damage and grip due to the surfaces we operate on. We’ve used Bandvulc’s Gripmaster range for years and have been very impressed with the endurance the tyres provide for our hard-working vehicles.
The BDY3 tyre is a proven performer in our quarries and not only provides resistance to damage and cuts on rough surfaces, but also provides a great solution on-road too.”
Jack Walden
Fleet Manager Paul McGowan
“For us, a retreaded tyre makes a great deal of sense. Shards and shavings of metal are prevalent in the environment in which we work and that can often lead to punctures and tears. We’re rarely in a position where our vehicles can run a tyre to the end of its working life. Using a retreaded tyre from Bandvulc is much more cost-effective for us than a new, high-mileage tyre when it’s almost a certainty that they’ll need to be replaced ahead of time. What’s more, the standard of the product means that we get a perfect balance of high quality and overall cost.
Not only are we happy with the service and the performance of the tyres. As a business, we strive to operate in a socially responsible way, and we’re happy that we can support the recycling process by choosing retreaded rubber.”
Not only are we happy with the service and the performance of the tyres. As a business, we strive to operate in a socially responsible way, and we’re happy that we can support the recycling process by choosing retreaded rubber.”
Richard Tallis
Barrett Steel
“Bandvulc’s high service standards, alongside the ability to supply both new and retread tyres as required, make them an outstanding partner. I have been with SFS since the business started some 27 years ago, and the relationship with Bandvulc goes way back to the beginning.”
Bob Sweetland
SFS Fleet Director
“Our desire was for a premium service without any significant cost increases, explains group transport manager, Dave Dixon. We were keen to work alongside Continental to minimise downtime and maximise longevity, as well as enjoy the environmental benefits of complementing new tyres with retreaded rubber. I certainly think that’s what we’ve achieved.
We’ve been in a fortunate position to be very busy throughout the pandemic, but that poses a potential risk when you make the transition from one supplier to another. I’m more than satisfied with the way Continental has handled the contract so far. They’ve been especially proactive in finding solutions to any issues that have arisen, and the service has been great.”
We’ve been in a fortunate position to be very busy throughout the pandemic, but that poses a potential risk when you make the transition from one supplier to another. I’m more than satisfied with the way Continental has handled the contract so far. They’ve been especially proactive in finding solutions to any issues that have arisen, and the service has been great.”
Dave Dixon
Group Transport Manager at Lime Logistics
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