Following several years of having what it calls a "marginal presence," Marangoni Retreading Systems has announced its return to the Dutch and Belgian markets.

This Benelux comeback comes courtesy of a partnership with tire reseller and fast-fit chain Profile Tyrecenter. Marangoni states it will now expand its business in cooperation with what is the largest local tire fitting network in these two markets; under the agreement, Profile Tyrecenter takes on exclusive management of the Ringtread brand in the Benelux region (an economic union comprising Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg). The Ringtread tires distributed there will be manufactured by Dutch retreader Frapa, a founding Profile Tyrecenter member.

Profile Tyrecenter is a franchise organization of independent tire dealers in the Benelux, with franchise members acting as shareholders of the central Profile Tyrecenter organization. The organization operates more than 200 sales points throughout the Benelux region, along with 300 mobile service units. Profile Tyrecenter also belongs to TEN (Tyre European Network), an outfit that is represented in 14 countries and boasts a network of more than 3,400 sales points.

Marangoni reports that logistics company DSV has already signed a contract with Profile Tyrecenter Truck Europe to use Ringtread products in the Benelux. (Tyres & Accessories)