Rösler starts own retreading facility in Australia

Rösler has signed a one-year supply contract with Rio Tinto to deliver Schelkmann Precured Retreaded (SPR) tyres to Rio Tinto’s iron ore mines in Western Australia. There is also potential for Rösler to supply Rio Tinto’s coal operations in Queensland and New South Wales in the future. 

The contract includes a wide range of OTR sizes with a focus on the supply of Rio Tinto’s most important requirement, 40.00R57. All tyres will be manufactured in Rösler’s new retreading facility in Perth (formerly owned by Rio Tinto).  

Rio Tinto chose Rösler as their retreading partner, ahead of other retreading companies tendering for this contract. The decision was made based on the value that the SRP tyres offered and the experience and expertise of Rösler. 

During the next few months Rösler will adapt the retreading facility to allow it to produce Schelkmann Precured Retreaded tyres to the same high standards as our facility in Germany.  Key personnel from Germany will work in Australia for extended periods to ensure that the quality level Rösler is already known for is achieved.   

With the opening of the retreading facility in Perth, and the start of a partnership with one of the worlds leading mining organisations, Rösler has made a significant step into the Australian market. This new market for Rösler underpins our philosophy to develop our business across the globe, delivering quality products and savings to the mining industry.

                                                                                                                                                       Rio Tinto iron ore mine in Western Australia