As a local manufacturer employing over 200 people in Australia, Bandag has reached a significant milestone in its history and the team at are celebrating .
As the only local producer of pre-cured retread materials, Bandag controls the process from start to finish. So the 60th anniversary is an iconic milestone and a celebration of automotive manufacturing that is helping transport companies reduce their carbon footprint and their operating costs.
According to Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand Managing Director, Heath Barclay, the milestone is significant for any business, let alone a manufacturing business, and is adamant that the future is bright for Bandag.
“Six decades of manufacturing is a huge achievement. This milestone celebrates the history of Bandag in Australia, but also points to the continued relevance retreads play in our market, and the role they play in Bridgestone’s vision towards being a sustainable solutions provider,” Mr Barclay said.
“This milestone celebrates the achievements of every current and former employee of Bandag in Australia, and their commitment to producing quality pre-cured tread and retreads, continuous process improvement, and supporting trucking and bus fleets in reducing their environmental impact through more sustainable product choices. This commitment is the reason why Bandag continues as a strong Australian manufacturer today.
“We’re proud to mark this occasion and look forward to celebrating many more milestones for Bandag and the role locally made retreads will play in our future.”
Throughout its history, Bandag has proudly offered cost effective, cold cured retreads, and continue to draw influence from the process pioneered by Bernhard Nowak – from whom we get the Bandag name: ‘BAN’ from his initials, ‘D’ for his hometown of Darmstadt and ‘AG’, the German equivalent of ‘Pty Ltd’.
