Bridgestone accelerates the deployment of China's retreaded tire market

Bridgestone, the global leader in tires, has accelerated the key layout of the retreaded tire market in China. Recently, the completion of the retreadable tire factory of Wantong Benda in Zhengzhou opened the prelude to the comprehensive layout of Bridgestone's refurbishment business in China.

At present, China produces 200 million waste tires each year, and the number of used tires is still increasing rapidly. However, the data show that at present, China's tire renewal rate is only about 7%, far lower than the world average rate of 15%. The resources needed to build a retreaded tire are only one third of the new tires, and the amount of rubber needed is only less than half of the new tires. The use of retreaded tires can reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the production process, which is beneficial to the environment. protection.

The completed Zhengzhou Wantong Benda retreaded tire factory has introduced Benda's advanced refurbishment technology and quality management system. It is the 11th retreaded tire factory that Bridgestone China has joined, and its monthly production capacity will reach 1100. It is reported that Bridgestone plans to expand the refurbishment plant in China and effectively integrate the advantageous resources of Bridgestone and Bendak can in the new tire and retreaded tires fields, through the “Bridgestone Truck Tire Station”. The sales network provides commercial vehicle tire users with integrated solutions including the purchase of new tires, emergency tire replacement and periodic inspection during use, and tire wear renovation services. According to the latest strategic plan, in the next five years, Bridgestone’s renewal strategic partners in China will achieve a growth of about 3 times, while the sales of retreaded tires is expected to increase by a factor of 10 or so.