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OTR Applaud Earthmover Tyre Repair Initiatives

Having championed the cause for an earthmover tyre repair standard with OEM's for years, OTR Tyres Ltd, the UK's largest earthmover tyre specialist, have added the Michelin Earthmover Tyre Repair Accreditation to their existing quality portfolio.

UK Operations Director, Darren Flint, said: "We have seen the results of awful earthmover tyre repairs over the years, often receiving tyres for retreading that we had previously refused to repair. So we are pleased that one OEM has followed our development and set a national standard, which we achieved without change or implementation - which is in itself, testimony to our existing code of practice".

OTR have a network of repair centres at service hubs in the North West, Scotland, the South East, the North East and the Midlands, with all larger or more complex injuries handled at the company's manufacturing operation near Alfreton.

OTR's Manufacturing Manager, Wayne Cornell, stated: "Every one of our tyre repair engineers are both externally and internally qualified to repair all leading brands of tyres within what is our normal tyre repair process. At our retreading manufacturing plant in Alfreton we also have the largest open steam autoclave capacity in the UK, capable of curing repairs from the smallest tyre up to 4000x57".

The latest developments being tested at OTR allow larger, more complex, injuries to be repaired to the same exacting standards as more normal sized repairs.

Wayne continued "The latest developments allow larger injuries to be repaired whilst retaining the opportunity for retreading. As always, both processes are dependant upon the casing integrity with the overall aim of reducing the number of scrap earthmover tyres".

OTR Tyres are the UK's largest earthmover tyre retread manufacturer and onsite service provider with service hubs throughout the UK. As a member of the Kal Tire group of companies, OTR form part of the largest earthmover tyre service company in the world and as such, can draw upon experience from global operations - their 'global repairs committee' - another proactive step in providing the service and the answers that customers require.

Concluding, Darren said, "OTR have always been proactive in the earthmover tyre market place, setting standards for others to follow. Our 'Safe Methods of Work' and 'ReTread Manufacturing' manuals are industry benchmarks. Similarly, we have been at the forefront of repair technology and development for many years, working with leading material manufacturers and investing for the future of our customers".



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