Bandag launches electronic tyre change slip module

Bandag launched two innovations at its 2023 conference: an electronic tyre change slip module and a human-machine interface panel.

Bandag’s 2023 franchise conference was held at Sun City Resort, with more than 120 people attending the conference and gala awards evening. Following the disruption brought on by Covid-19, the macro and microeconomic factors impacting on South Africa, and the global impact of the war in Ukraine, Bandag themed its conference “Reimagine”.

During the conference, Bandag launched an electronic tyre change slip module known as ProTCS and its human-machine interface (HMI) panel.

Working seamlessly with Bandag retread tyre curing chambers, the HMI panel provides a host of benefits to Bandag factory managers, including remote access, increased efficiency, cost reductions, reduced downtime, increased safety, continuous improvement, and process consistency. With its numerous benefits, the HMI panel was received with overwhelming interest.

Bandag is constantly looking to improve its processes to ensure that its retreads remain the premium and benchmark product in the market. ProTCS is an electronic tyre change slip module that has been added to ProApp, further enhancing Bandag’s digital offering to franchisees and fleet customers.

ProTCS integrates across the Bandag system, whether you are using it with ProWheel, ProStock, or want to use it as a standalone function. Even in standalone mode, ProTCS integrates with ProTurbo to make the data recording process simpler and faster. Furthermore, ProTCS offers a number of benefits, including eliminating the need for paper, reducing finger errors, and improving staff productivity and site efficiency. The module also keeps a digital record of every tyre movement, enhances data accessibility and sharing, and reduces your carbon footprint.

The gala evening was the highlight of the conference weekend. Long service and loyalty can be rare in today’s business environment, but Bandag has been privileged to work with a strong and loyal franchise network over the years, and a number of Long Service Awards were handed out this year, including:

• Bandag Manufacturing Franchise 50 Years: Protea Tyres Ermelo; SPBR – Reunion
• Bandag Manufacturing Franchise 45 Years: Thomas Tyres Meyerton; Thomas Tyres Standerton; Swazi Bandag
• Bandag Manufacturing Franchise 25 Years: Afritread – Lusaka; Afritread – Ndola; Lombard Tyres; Oliver Treads; Richards Bay Tyres
• Bandag Truck Service (BTS) Franchise 20 Years: BTS franchises from George, Pretoria, and Vryheid
• Bandag Manufacturing Franchise 20 Years: Longlife Tyres; Nexor Tyres; Tonway Tyres; Treadmasters
• BTS Franchise 15 Years: BTS franchises from Cape Town, East London, Ladysmith, Lichtenburg, Pietermaritzburg, and Pinetown
• Bandag Manufacturing Franchise 15 Years: Mega Treads; Thomas Tyres Lowveld
• BTS Franchise 10 Years: BTS franchises from Newcastle, Ruimsig, Welkom, Worcester, Bloemfontein, Durban, Harrismith, and Klerksdorp
• Bandag Manufacturing Franchise 10 Years: New Roadgrip Retreaders
• BTS Franchise Five Years: BTS franchises from Polokwane, Queenstown, and Rustenburg
• Bandag Manufacturing Franchise Five Years: Limpopo Tyres; Selected Supplies