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.
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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
