Camac Tyres adds compounds division for retreads, belting sectors

Santo Tirso, Portugal – Camac Tyres, a maker of tire for classic-cars, has formed a division to serve the tire retreading and conveyor belt industries in Europe, parent group SPC Europe Ltd announced 5 Dec.

Called Camac Compounding, it is to provide high-volume rubber compounds for retreads and conveyor belt applications, as well as other sectors, including construction, and general industrial applications.

Set to start operations in 2025, the unit will leverage European customer compounder SPC’s manufacturing technologies and expertise, particularly in regenerated and recycled rubber materials.

The division will also have access to laboratory facilities created by SPC’s recent €20-million investment (ERJ report) in Camac Tyres manufacturing and R&D capabilities, the UK compounder added.  

Camac Compounding will also collaborate with SPC’s research division Nova Form, which specialises in advanced rubber formulations, including elastomer recycling and performance enhancement.

Camac Compounding will “lead the industry in [providing] custom rubber mixing solutions for the tire retreading and conveyor belt sectors across Europe,” said Paul Hallas, managing director, SPC Europe Ltd.

Utilising SPC’s experience, it is set to “deliver unique products [to] clients' rigorous specifications while significantly reducing environmental impact through innovative recycling and manufacturing techniques," Hallas added.