Tyre & Retread Supplies (TRS), based in Johannesburg, recently celebrated two decades of partnership with Vipal Rubber. As the exclusive distributor of Vipal products in its operating market, TRS plays a fundamental role in expanding Vipal's presence on the African continent. 

“TRS is our distributor of patches and repairs, covering the territories of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe”, explains Gilson Dugno, International Sales Manager at Vipal. “We are thrilled and honoured to have been part of TRS´s history since its founding in 2004,” he adds. 

To celebrate this long-term successful partnership, Vipal representatives, including the General Manager of Vipal in Europe, Frederico Schmidt, the Commercial Manager of the European subsidiary, Fabricio Nedeff, and Gilson Dugno travelled to South Africa. During the visit to the distributor's headquarters, they presented a commemorative plaque to TRS owners Paul Yiannakis and Gavin Wilke, in recognition of the 20 years of partnership between the companies. 

Paul Yiannakis, one of the owners of TRS, expressed gratitude for the long-standing partnership with Vipal. “It has been an incredible journey so far, and we are immensely grateful for the support provided by Vipal throughout the TRS journey”, said Yiannakis. “We are confident that we will continue to strengthen our relations to be even more successful together”, he concluded. 

The tribute took place during an event organized by TRS over the course of a weekend, providing a conducive environment for strategic analysis. The event was attended by the management and technical team, allowing for a detailed review of trends, strategies and projections for the year 2024.