Designed for Reliable Performance Across Regional Operations
CONTILIFECYCLE INNOVATION HUB
Our retread plant in Ivybridge has assumed the role of a technical innovation hub for Continental’s tyre retreading programme.
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The Future Is Retreading
At our ContiLifeCycle retreading facility, we’re continually developing our products and manufacturing processes to support the changing needs of commercial vehicle operators. As more fleets explore retreading as part of their tyre management strategy, we’re focused on expanding and refining our range to meet a wide variety of applications and operating environments.
Our Generation 5 portfolio continues to grow, with products designed for regional haulage, urban operations, construction and mixed on/off-road use. Recent additions include the BDG5 and BTG5 patterns for demanding construction and site-based applications, as well as the Deliverymaster 5 range in 17.5″ and 19.5″ sizes for urban delivery fleets. These join established products such as the Wastemaster 5 and BDR5, helping us offer solutions for a broad range of commercial transport requirements.
Retreading allows suitable tyre casings to continue through an additional stage of their lifecycle, making continued use of valuable materials already contained within the casing. By combining established manufacturing processes with ongoing product development, we continue to support fleets looking for retread solutions across a range of applications.
Looking ahead, we’re committed to investing in our people, products and manufacturing operations. Working closely with Continental, we continue to explore developments in materials, production processes and retreading technology, helping us respond to the evolving requirements of the commercial transport industry.
For us, it’s about combining decades of retreading experience with continuous development to support fleets across every stage of the tyre lifecycle.
Tony Mailling
Plant Manager, ContiLifeCycle Ivybridge
Brand Values
Innovation
Driven by innovative Processes, Design, and Technology
We continue to invest in the development of our purpose-built LifeCycle plant, incorporating technological advancements and modern manufacturing processes throughout our retreading operations. Investment in automation, rubber compound development and environmentally conscious production practices helps support quality, operational efficiency and workplace safety.
Sustainability
Extended Life Cycles FOR TRUCK TYRES
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact by improving the efficiency of our retreading operations and manufacturing processes. Our facilities are designed to support sustainability, employee wellbeing and the consistent production of high-quality hot-retreaded tyres for commercial vehicle applications.
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
QUALITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
From product development and casing assessment to tread application and final inspection, quality control forms an important part of every stage of our operation. Our processes are designed to support consistency, traceability and manufacturing standards throughout the retreading journey.
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 retread tyres are tested & quality assured
Our retreading plant has been established in the UK for over 50 years, and our engineers have extensive knowledge of the tyre market and vehicle applications, helping us understand the tyre solutions our customers need to support their day‑to‑day business.
The result is a wide portfolio of retread products that covers the specialist requirements of our commercial clients across Europe.
Our Tyre Range
Fleetmaster
Ready for the the long haul.
Regiomaster
Versatile performance wherever the road takes you.
WASTEMASTER
Resilience meets performance.
CITYMASTER
Reliability and endurance at every stop.
GRIPMASTER
Outstanding reliability whatever the challenge.
DELIVERYMASTER
Engineered for urban retail, ready for any route.
Our latest Deliverymaster DM5 tyre is now available
Bandvulc are proud to unveil our Deliverymaster 5 retread, the latest generation of our drive‑axle tyre developed for regional LGV fleets. The Deliverymaster 5 replaces the Regiomaster BDE1 across the 17.5” and 19.5” ranges and provides enhanced all‑weather performance compared with its predecessor. We have engineered this product to support the requirements of regional applications and multi‑drop retail routes. Designed specifically for retail delivery fleets, the Deliverymaster 5 offers dependable performance across regional applications and demanding stop‑start environments. Its 3PMSF‑accredited tread pattern supports reliable grip across all seasons, while its tread geometry is developed to maximise surface contact and aid…
Our latest Generation 5 Regiomaster tyre is now available
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Regiomaster product line with the launch of the new BDR5, a next-generation drive axle tyre which is available in three key sizes – 295/80R22.5, 315/70R22.5 and 315/80R22.5. Bandvulc BDR5 Specifically developed to replace the current BDE1, the BDR5 is designed for national and regional fleet customers, delivering reliable performance for long-distance and regional transport operations. As the first directional tyre in the Regiomaster range, it offers enhanced handling, stability and efficiency in all driving conditions. Engineered for lasting mileage. BDR5 is built to maximise tyre life and minimise operating costs. A…
BIG increase in fleet efficiency and operational safety for Collard Group
Continental has supported the Collard Group in southern England with its ContiLifeCycle concept to increase the efficiency and operational safety of its vehicle fleet. The family‑owned company is a recognized partner for construction projects and a leader in recycling and waste management. It collects construction waste and processes material for reuse. Close cooperation with Continental has delivered measurable results for Collard Group within two years, reports Lee Troddyn, Transport Manager at Collard Group. By introducing hot‑retreaded premium tyres as part of the ContiLifeCycle concept, the company recorded a 50% reduction in flat‑tyre incidents across the fleet. “The trust we have…
Wastemaster 5 provides excellent service for Stadreinigung Hamburg
Our parent company, Continental, has enjoyed a successful partnership with Stadtreinigung Hamburg (SRH) in Germany for over twelve years. SRH is responsible for cleaning services across the northern German city, serving nearly two million residents. The company has entrusted Continental with complete tyre management, including repair and service, for its fleet of 1,100 vehicles operating across seven locations in Hamburg. This modern fleet is equipped with the Wastemaster—our specially designed tyre tailored to meet the specific demands of waste disposal operations. Oliver Braune, Stadtreinigung Hamburg. "Our innovative, state-of-the-art fleet needs an innovative, state-of-the-art tyre to match, and that is without…
Our latest Generation 5 Gripmaster products are now available
We have bolstered our Gripmaster construction tyre range, with the addition of two new Generation 5 products – the Bandvulc BDG5 for drive axles and the Bandvulc BTG5 for trailers. These latest products broaden our Generation 5 product line and have been specifically engineered for both on- and off-road construction vehicles. Bandvulc BDG5 Available in three key sizes, 295/80R22.5, 315/70R22.5 and 315/80R22.5, the tyre’s non-directional pattern design provides enhanced flexibility, handling and high traction. This is combined with a tough, durable compound which increases resistance to cuts and chunking, resulting in a longer service life. Bandvulc BTG5 Available in a…
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…
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.…
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…
Bandvulc unveils next-generation BD5 drive tyre
Bandvulc launches all-new BD5 drive tyre to replace BD08 in the Fleetmaster range Independent tests show BD5 delivers a 20% + increase in lifetime mileage over BD08 Revised 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. Operators of the new BD5 tyre will benefit from enhanced driving dynamics thanks…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
Bandvulc Develops New Specialist Product
Bandvulc, the leading innovator of specialist tyre products and originator of the WASTEMASTER concept tyre, has recently added a new unique tyre to its portfolio - The Tugmaster, an all positions yard tyre featuring ARMORBAND technology to protect against sidewall damage and a HIGH POLYMER rubber compound to provide higher resistance to punctures. As with the WASTEMASTER range, the innovative ARMORBAND technology is unique to Bandvulc’s products and offers protection around the sidewall of the tyre, providing an extra safety barrier against curbing and a coloured strip on one side provides early warning in the event the barrier is compromised.…
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
“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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