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50 Years of Bandvulc
In 2021 Bandvulc celebrate 50 years of retreading, a significant milestone in our journey. Over the years we have grown and evolved to become the UK’s leading retreader, producing the best premium retread tyres at our purpose-built plant in Devon. Today we produce more than 100 different tread patterns and sizes, along with specialist applications for our customer portfolio which includes many household names.
Across the business we have tyre experts in research and development, rubber compounding, health and safety, energy efficiency and customer service. Having the best people in these crucial areas means that we really can adapt to our customer needs, responding quickly and providing the best, bespoke solution.
Since 2016 we have been a subsidiary of the Continental Tyre Group, providing further expertise and exciting new opportunities on a wider scale with a business partner who shares the same vision as us.
Whilst celebrating the evolution of Bandvulc we have always remained true to our core values of recycling, innovation and quality which are as present in our operations today as they were in 1971 and our proven philosophy to provide “MORE THAN A TYRE” for our customers will remain at the heart of our business long into a more sustainable future.
Tony Mailling
Operations Director
Why Bandvulc
More Technology
Bandvulc is renowned for being an industry leader in the fields of concept, design and innovation for truck tyre retreading solutions.
More People
Tyre business is people business and our people are the driving force behind Bandvulc’s success. We focus on ensuring that our teams are motivated and trained to deliver the best possible service at every level.
More Sustainable
Since the beginning our core focus has been our environment and creating a sustainable future through truck tyre retreading.
More Rubber
Bandvulc are the only retreader in the UK with its own in-house rubber mixing and development capability – Bandvulc Mixing.
More Heritage
In 1971 the Bandvulc journey began with a custom built operation recycling truck tyres for the local market.
More Support
At Bandvulc we strive to ensure that our customers are as informed as possible when making decisions regarding their tyre or fleet management choice
Conti360° Solutions
Providing Bespoke Fleet Management Solutions
Bandvulc offers personalised tyre and call management solutions for commercial logistic operations. Our innovation and investment, both in people and technology, has made us a key partner and supplier for small, privately owned companies right through to national blue chip fleets.
Bandvulc Tyres
Britain’s Leading Commercial Retreader
World-class UK factory producing more than 100 different patterns and sizes, including specialist applications. Bespoke compounds developed in-house for the sole use of our retreading operation.
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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.…
OPPORTUNITIES AT BANDVULC – FACTORY OPERATIVE WORKERS
We are recruiting! Bandvulc is looking for Production Operatives to join our established workforce. Over the past 50 years we have grown and evolved to become the UK’s leading retreader, producing the best premium retread tyres at our purpose-built plant in Devon. Our people are the driving force behind Bandvulc’s success. We focus on ensuring that our teams are motivated and driven to achieve their goals. Full training will be provided and immediate starts are welcomed. We currently have a number of vacancies within the production departments at our Tyre Factory in Lee Mill, Ivybridge. Job Types: Permanent Full-time &…
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…
Continental and R&J Strang stand the test of time with Patersons Quarries
There’s no question that Scottish aggregates firm, Patersons Quarries, has a strong working partnership with Continental-owned tyre business R&J Strang Tyre Services Ltd. Boasting a staggering 25-year professional affiliation, the pair have recently committed to hitting their pearl anniversary, with a new five-year deal, securing a total three decades of collaboration. For Patersons, an outstanding, personal level of service is matched by Continental and Bandvulc’s durable and dependable tyre offering. With five active quarries across Scotland’s central belt, Patersons Quarries fleet of 80 trucks are a common sight on the country’s roads. Founded in 1973, the company’s ethos of providing…
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.…
Trailer Resources Limited renews contract with Bandvulc and Conti360 Fleet Solutions
Trailer Resources Limited (TRL), one of the UK’s leading trailer contract hire and rental firms, has renewed its tyre partnership with Bandvulc and the Conti360° network for a second year, in acknowledgement of their outstanding performance and excellent service. Established in 1993, TRL has seen sizeable growth during its near 30 years in business. Operating from a central head office in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, the company’s fleet comprises of nearly 2,500 trailers of varying size and functionality, with wagons based at 175 different sites across the UK and Europe. While TRL serves a broad range of sectors, their specialism in…
Bandvulc delivers sterling service for MC Rental
For commercial vehicle rental firm, MC Rental, Bandvulc has proven to be the perfect fit. Their decision to switch to Conti360 Fleet Solutions has not only delivered real-world benefits to the on-road performance of their extensive fleet but has allowed them the chance to improve their principal value – customer service. MC Rental, based near the historic town of Maidstone in Kent, has established itself as one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle solutions providers. Established in 1976 as a division of the MC Group, the family-run company offers businesses and operators the option to rent anything from cars, vans and…
Continental Tyres – MC Rental Testimonial
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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…
BANDVULC’S CORONAVIRUS MEASURES
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to take hold Bandvulc has stringent measures in place to reduce risks to all concerned and is monitoring the situation daily. Currently all foreign travel is cancelled and any UK-based meetings are on a business critical basis only. Furthermore, such plans are being monitored by our parent company, Continental Tyres, who will make the final decision on which meetings take place. (Furthermore, all business flight travel internally or externally has been prohibited). The business critical emphasis also applies to visitors to Bandvulc’s offices. We would kindly request that you defer visiting if any of the…
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.…
Bandvulc Now Recruiting
Bandvulc are recruiting! We currently have positions that we are looking to fill in our 24/7 Tyre Support Unit based in Lee Mill near Ivybridge in Devon. Public transport is limited so own method of transport preferable. If you are looking for a change in career and would like further information please send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@bandvulc.co.uk
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…
Just the ticket at Tip-Ex
Congratulations to Mark Adams of R Adams & Sons Ltd Mark was the lucky winner, selected at random, of a Samsung Galaxy Tab A Tablet following his visit to the Continental/Bandvulc stand at this year’s Tip-ex in Harrogate. Everyone visiting was invited to fill in a ticket or leave their business card for the free prize draw and out of a large number of entrants Mark’s came out on top. Perry Buckley, Bandvulc’s Business Development Director, took a trip to Henleyin-Arden, to personally present Mark with the prize and congratulate him. R Adams & Sons is a family run bulk haulage company,…
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.
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE AT THIS YEAR’S CV SHOW
Education The Smart Way Forward With Continental From smart tachograph training for Workshop Technicians and Fleet Managers, Continental has the solution to make the new Smart Tachograph changes as easy as possible. Continental is very aware of the considerable changes that are taking place within the transport world in 2019 and how difficult it can sometimes be to implement changes in businesses, so with this in mind we are running seminars at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show to help to educate transport operators and drivers. Each session will be a one hour briefing and includes the latest information on changes…
Making the Digital Leap
Continental Tyres UK will host a road safety workshop at the CLOCS Annual Conference, as part of its role as the main sponsor for the 2019 event. The workshop seeks to educate fleet operators and drivers about how the transport industry is “making the digital leap” with each session exploring how transport technologies and information systems are set to improve both logistics performance and road safety. This perfectly aligns with Continental’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate all fatalities on road networks. As a world-leading tyre and digital solutions provider, Continental already offers a broad, innovative portfolio of digital…
Jail & Bail 2019
We need your help to get out of jail! Two heinous crimes have been committed and justice must be served! Arthur Gregg, our Managing Director, is guilty of reckless driving and damage to property. Neil Davies, Commercial Fleet Sales Manager, is guilty of damage to property and breaking and exiting a public house. On the morning of Friday 15th March 2019, both of these bounders are to be arrested and charged with the above crimes. There is no doubt of their guilt so they will be going down. However, we want to bail them out and we really need your help to do so. “What…
Continental Sponsors Tour de France 2019
Continental has agreed to sponsor the Tour de France as one of the Tour’s five Main Partners – alongside LCL, E.Leclerc, Krys and Skoda. As a result of the deal, the Continental logo will appear on the arch above the finish line as well as on the “flamme rouge” arch, one kilometre from the finish. As a further benefit of the enhanced visibility, a representative of Continental will present the trophy to the stage winner on the podium. “Being a Tour de France sponsor makes the perfect match for our products and corporate values,” says Nikolai Setzer, Member of the…
Continental announced as Founding Partner in Extreme E off-road electric racing series
Continental is to sponsor the Extreme E off-road electric racing series. With sustainable electric SUVs and tyre technology from Continental, the new series takes participants to the most remote corners of the world. Extreme E organisers are anticipating twelve teams taking part in the inaugural season, slated to begin in exactly 2 years. Prototype testing is scheduled to start in April 2019 and Continental is initially a Founding Partner of Extreme E, becoming a Premium Partner in 2021. The tyre manufacturer will ensure perfect road grip, whether in the Himalayas, on the coast of the Indian Ocean, in the Arctic,…
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…
Continental Tyres appoints new Commercial Fleet Sales Manager
Neil Davies has been appointed as the new Commercial Fleet Sales Manager for Continental Tyre Group. In his new position, Neil will take responsibility for the Sales Team at Bandvulc, supporting the ongoing integration of the Bandvulc brand with Continental Tyres. The role will include implementing fleet business strategies for both the Conti360° Network and Bandvulc, working closely to support fleet customers, manage key accounts and provide data to ensure fleets can maximise tyre performance. Neil has over 30 years’ experience in the tyre trade industry, including more than 13 years at Continental. Throughout his career, Neil held a variety…
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…
Continental Tyres appoints new Head of Fleet Sales
Tony Stapleton has been appointed as Head of Fleet Sales for Continental Tyre Group, with responsibility for all fleet business across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Announced at the Conti360° Fleet Services Network Conference, Tony’s new role will support the consolidation of Continental and Bandvulc’s fleet networks, strengthening Continental’s position as a leading voice in fleet management. In his new position, Tony will lead, implement, develop and manage sales and operational strategies to grow fleet business results for both Conti360° and Bandvulc Plus+ platforms across all Group brands and channels. Previously responsible only for Continental Conti360° fleet sales, Tony will now…
Continental UK appoints Okan Tamer as MD
Continental UK and Ireland has appointed Okan Tamer as its new managing director, effective 1 November 2018. The moves sees Tamer relocate from Turkey where he was general manager responsible for the presence of the international automotive corporation in that country. Tamer joined OLTAS in 1999 and as they were the national distributor of Continental tyres in Turkey, that was when his direct working relationship with the brand started. When Continental acquired OLTAS in 2008, Tamer was appointed as general manager. Tamer commented: "The UK is a major market for Continental and the team here have delivered outstanding results under…
Continental unveils van driving guides at Vision Zero Live event
The guides were handed out to members of the public at Continental’s Vision Zero live customer safety event at Donnington Park this week. They show road users the key challenges van and truck drivers face on a daily basis, offering safety advice to those who may not usually drive a van. The guides come after a Continental survey found a lack of understanding between UK motorists, and a desire for better education between different types of road users to improve driver tolerance and reduce accidents. Approximately 3,500 road users took part in the survey, representing cyclists, pedestrians, passenger…
What Our Clients Say
“Due to the nature of our work as a rental firm, we wanted the Bandvulc team to be fully integrated into our customer service offering. We’ve made excellent progress over the past year and we’re impressed by Bandvulc’s commitment to strive to do more.”
“Working with Bandvulc has proven that, despite the challenges we face daily, it really is possible to deliver an excellent standard of tyre maintenance and service that meets the needs of all parties involved. Our customers are happy with the service they receive, as are we, and that’s the most important thing.”
“We know that choosing Continental and Bandvulc tyres will allow us to continue our long and proven partnership. We receive excellent service levels and look forward to the future benefits this partnership will bring as a result of the constant drive for innovation, which sets both Continental and Bandvulc apart."
“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.."
“We’ve been using Bandvulc for a number of years now and, having trialled other brands extensively, we find their overall package to be excellent value. It’s important that not only the product performs to expectations but that the service and responses are equally positive. Bandvulc deliver in all areas of their business and we’re pleased to have them as suppliers”.
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