Representatives from industry and associations as well as civic interest groups answered questions on the topic of "Retreading has a future" during a panel discussion chaired by Mrs. Christina Guth from "AZuR" (INNOVATIONSFORUM ALTREIFEN-RECYCLING).
In context of this discussion on the TIRE Stage, the participants were able to shed light on concerns on the part of customers as well as on the highly advanced development.
The conclusion to be drawn is that tyre retreading made in Germany meets high quality standards and has long since caught up with new tyres of good quality thanks to ongoing commitment to research and development.
Mark Hinghaus-Kaul from our company proved this by explaining the company's additional standards. Consultants specifically engaged for the development of rubber compounds are making great strides in the production of safe and comfortable retreaded tyres. The resulting progress is supported by a test driver team approved for almost all tracks. The response from the motorsport world, in which King-Meiler have been established for years, is doing its part with feedback from extreme conditions.
What a big role politics could play in the growth of sustainability came out clear from the remarks of virtually everyone present. The requirement for new tyre production to optimise its products already in the manufacturing process for later retreading was further elaborated in the AZuR initiative. Now it is the politicians' turn to meet the circular economy of materials and the growing demand among the population.
The following people participated with their statements:
- Mr. Günther Ihle (CEO / RIGDON GmbH)
- Mr. Yorick Lowin (Geschäftsführer / Bundesverband Reifenhandel und Vulkaniseurhandwerk e.V.)
- Mr. Stefan Schridde (Vorstand / MURKS? NEIN DANKE e.V.)
- Mrs. Hannah Schöberl (Geschäftsführerin / KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH)
- Mr. Stephan Rau (Technischer Geschäftsführer / wdk Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V.)
- Mr. Clemens Zimmermann (Manager Retreading Systems / Marangoni Retreading System Deutschland GmbH)
- Mrs. Christina Guth (Moderatorin / Leiterin AZuR-Kampagne)
The videos of the exciting live stream can also be viewed on the website Runderneuert.de, an initiative supported by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt.
