CTB Tyre Talk | Episode #8 | Kabat Tyres: Investing in Growth in Europe | Commercial Tyre Business

Episode 8 of CTB Tyre Talk features an in-depth interview with Bartosz Gospodarek, Sales and Marketing Director for Kabat Tyres. He discusses the company's 40-year evolution as a family-owned manufacturer, their diverse product portfolio—spanning inner tubes, agricultural and industrial tyres, and rubber compounds—and their strategic expansion across 80 countries. Bartosz also shares insights into Kabat's significant infrastructure investments, the performance of the Evolution radial tyre range, and their commitment to maintaining high-quality European production. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Episode #8 of CTB Tyre Talk 1:42 Richard Wilson introduces Bartosz Gospodarek, Sales and Marketing Director for Kabat Tyres 2:17 Conversation with Bartosz Gospodarek: Initial greetings and company introduction 2:26 Company Overview: A 40-Year Family-Owned International Manufacturer 3:07 Core Product Range: Inner Tubes, Agricultural/Industrial Tyres, and Solid Tyres 3:40 Diverse Activities: Tyre Retreading, Rubber Compound Mixing, and Rubber Profiles 5:03 The Evolution Radial Tyre Range: Performance and Market Reception 7:05 Brand Positioning: Delivering Mid-Range Value and European Quality 7:44 Future Portfolio Expansion: New Radial and Bias Tyre Sizes 9:55 Expanding the Forklift Tyre Segment: Distribution and Global Strategy 11:13 Introducing Kabat ProPower: Intensive Operations and Warehouse Demand 11:50 Distribution Strategy: Building Long-Term Partnerships with Strategic Wholesalers 14:32 Regional Market Performance: Dominance in Inner Tubes and Growth in Tyres 16:35 Business Investments: Doubling Capacity and Improving Working Conditions 17:31 Technical Advancements: New Tyre Building Machines and Quality Testing 19:43 Objectives for 2027: Optimising Costs and Expanding Market Share 20:53 Final Message: Commitment to European Quality and Global Growth 22:01 Conclusion to Episode #8 of CTB Tyre Talk #tyres #tyreretreading #forklift #tyremanufacturing SUBSCRIBE ► https://tinyurl.com/CTB-Subscribe WEBSITE ► https://tinyurl.com/CTB-Website FACEBOOK ►   / commercialtyrebusiness   INSTAGRAM ►   / commercialtyrebusiness   WHATSAPP ► https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaGs... LINKEDIN ►   / commercial-tyre-business   DIGITAL MAGAZINE ► https://tinyurl.com/CTB-2025-4 About CTB Tyre Talk: CTB Tyre Talk offers in-depth interviews with prominent figures in the commercial tyre industry, exploring key trends and challenges within the European commercial vehicle and agricultural tyre sector. About the Retreading Business YouTube Channel: Here you will find all the latest videos from the global retreading​​ industry, including news, interviews, sponsored content, behind-the-scenes footage and much more.