Fountain Tire announced the expansion of its retread tire manufacturing business after acquiring the Benson Tire retread plant in London, Ontario. This facility is Fountain Tire’s fifth plant, joining others in Kamloops, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The addition will increase the company’s retread capacity by 25%, it said.
“Our new London retread facility is a strategic investment that strengthens our commitment to sustainable mobility,” said Yves Richard, Vice President, Supply & Wholesale, Fountain Tire. “This plant reinforces our dedication to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible tire solutions to Canadian fleets.”
Ontario Retread Tire Manufacturing Facility Boosts Sustainable Tire Solutions
Retread tire manufacturing serves as a fleet management strategy. It helps commercial vehicle owners gain more value from every tire purchase while reducing waste, Fountain said. By applying new tread, customers can expect safety and performance similar to new tires, but at a 30-50% lower price.
“Fountain Tire is dedicated to helping people get there—safely, sustainably and successfully,” added Richard. “Our Ontario retread expansion will help our commercial customers optimize their tire investments and support a greener environment.”
Fountain Tire Aims for Long-Term Commercial Impact
Fountain Tire’s London retread facility is a 20,000-sq.-ft., three-chamber plant with the capacity to process more than 30,000 tires per year. It is currently operational and serving commercial customers across Ontario.
