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<\/p>\nFamily-owned waste management, demolition and recycling specialist, Collard Group, has cited ContiLifeCycle\u2019s sustainable retread tyres as the reason for a 50 per cent overall reduction in blowouts across its fleet within the last two years.<\/p>\n
Since its establishment in 1994, Collard Group has provided southern England with a comprehensive range of services and now operates from nine offices and recycling facilities across Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n
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Currently, its workforce manages a mixed fleet of over 150 specialist vehicles, including road sweepers, low loaders, flat beds, bulkers, trade waste lorries, ready-mixed concrete trucks, grabbers, and tippers \u2013 in addition to skip loaders and hook loaders.<\/p>\n
Collard Group\u2019s seamless working relationship with Continental has delivered impressive results for its operation across a relatively short period of time \u2013 and it certainly hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed, as Lee Troddyn, transport manager at Collard Group, explains: \u201cThe trust we have in the brand\u2019s products and services is a testament to the countless benefits that we\u2019ve been able to reap.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn under two years, I can wholeheartedly say that our retread tyres have led to a 50 per cent reduction in blowouts across our entire fleet. Statistics like this are impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n
“On top of that, it\u2019s reassuring to know that while the tyres are delivering outstanding quality and performance, they\u2019re also a more sustainable choice \u2013 helping us reduce our environmental impact without compromise.<\/p>\n
“This, coupled with the brand\u2019s exemplary after-sales support for on- and off-highway applications, the intuitive and easy-to-use online portal, along with next-day delivery capabilities, eliminates stress and hassle,\u201d he notes.<\/p>\n
One specific product that has consistently proven its value for Collard Group is the BIG D \u2013 a retread tyre produced under the Bandvulc brand, which is a key element of the ContiLifeCycle premium hot retreading service.<\/p>\n
As well as offering \u2018like new\u2019 quality, retread tyres major on sustainability by conserving significant natural resources, using less energy and producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to new tyres, while reducing landfill waste by giving worn casings a second life.<\/p>\n
With a significant portion of the business\u2019s fleet operating in harsh conditions and traversing unpredictable terrains, Collard Group needed a tyre that could withstand the toughest demands.<\/p>\n
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Troddyn explains: \u201cIt\u2019s safe to say that Bandvulc\u2019s BIG D tyre has been revolutionary in meeting the unique needs of our operation. The tread design and stone ejection capabilities are perfectly suited to the conditions we navigate, whether they be quarries, construction sites, or waste management and recycling facilities.<\/p>\n
“Combining this with the sheer durability of the product, it has greatly contributed to reducing vehicle downtime caused by tyre issues.”<\/p>\n
Even when issues do inevitably arise, the team at Collard Group can always rely on Continental\u2019s experts to respond quickly and resolve problems before they worsen.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe technical knowledge and support we receive from Continental is second to none,\u201d Troddyn continues. \u201cThough we don\u2019t often encounter problems that can\u2019t be resolved easily via the online portal, their team is always on hand with advice, whether that\u2019s on tyre selection, wear patterns or how to maximise service life. That kind of partnership is invaluable in our line of work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking of Continental\u2019s collaboration with Collard Group, Paul Adams, account manager at Continental, said: \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support such a forward-thinking operator as Collard Group, who places as much value on reliability, sustainability, safety and long-term performance as we do.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team\u2019s dedication to quality aligns perfectly with Continental\u2019s strategy, and we\u2019re delighted to see our products and services making a tangible difference to their operations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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