Bridgestone said it is putting millions of pounds into upgrading its retread factory in Bourne, Lincolnshire, underlining its commitment to be more sustainable.
The global try business said retreads – second-hand tyres which have had the old tread replaced – are kinder on the environment and better value for commercial fleet companies. It said the investment will see the launch of 17 new products from the Lincs Bulldog plant, under its new Bandag Hotread brand.
The new brand has been developed to cover the HGV, bus and coach markets – with retreads currently accounting for around a quarter of commercial tyres sold in the UK.
