Currently Vacu-Lug, Europe’s largest independent retreader, sources over 70% of its compound requirements from Kraiburg. “Our customers are more than satisfied with the quality of Kraiburg compounds for the hot cure process,” said Vacu-Lug managing director, Tim Hercock. “We are delighted that we will be able to offer this quality level also in the future.”

Dr Andreas Starnecker, managing director, Kraiburg Austria added: “We are extremely proud of the fact that we can extend our working relationship with such a professional retreader as Vacu-Lug with the high quality standards for which we are well known, be this hot cure compounds or procured treads and cushion gum.”