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product, we visited its factory to ensure that the company monitors quality levels at every stage of the production.”
retreaders, we have to do our part. We have to ensure that our qual- ity complies with MS224 certifica- tion and we are able to
“我们都有自己要 扮演的角色”
Also present was Lim Kean Way, the
owner of Binaform Sdn Bhd. “As a
company that is involved in the con-
struction line for about 40 years, we
-
treaded tyres from at least 5 retread-
ers.Today,wehavenarroweditdown fessional
to 3 retreaders. Currently, 80 per cent on retreaded tyres.”
He pointed out that using re-
treads helped the company to
save cost. “We have been using Acten Tire Technology’s retreaded tyres for about 6 years and are really happy with the overall performance of its products. We did not en- counter any problems and its retreaded tyres are really cost-efficient, reliable, durable and value for money.”
‘We all have a role to play’
Acten Group Honorary Director Susan Wong pointed out that there were many factors that could lead to accidents, such as low quality brand new tyres, driver behaviour, improper tyre of enforcement and monitoring of illegal tyre fac- tories, just to name a few. Thus, it was mislead- ing and unfair that retreaded tyres generally get all the blame.”
“I think we all have a role to play; the retreaders, users as well as our government. As responsible
provide pro-
recommen- dation based on various applications and varying road condi-
tions. For example, light duty retreaded tyres would not sustain heavy duty usage. As the - crete mixers, dump trucks and utility trucks re- resistance to cuts, chips and tears. Of course, we need to continue to invest in machinery and technology to push our industry credentials.”
For the user, she continued, it was important to make sure that proper tyre maintenance was in place to ensure safety and reduce breakdowns. Of course, cultivating a good driving behaviour among the drivers was equally important. As for the government, she hoped to see stronger sup- many good, economic and environmental rea- sons for it to only continue but to also deserve a bright future. All retreaders had been striving
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