Leader Tread

For over 60 years, Leader Rubber Company has supplied and manufactured precure tread and consumables required for the retreading process. We also assist the end-user with a range of tyre management tools.
Our foundation is based on honesty, integrity, and our world-class operations that apply best practices. We continuously strive to use innovative methods by making use of advanced technologies. Our customers always receive consistent quality, competitive prices, and value-added services.

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Our mission is to influence our industry by utilising global environmental best practices in the production and recycling of precure rubber and rubber products. We strive to meet the global environment and eco-legislation requirements. We strive to create world-class innovative treads that give the best cost-per-kilometer for our customers.

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In the mid ‘50s, John Sproson and his father Jim were retreading in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia).

John came south to set up Regent Tyre Services
in Sauer st. Johannesburg.

Oliver Rubber S.A. began making tread in 1970 under an Oliver USA license.

In 1990, Leader Tread S.A. was established and became the first South African tread manufacturer with ISO 9002 certification.

Marangoni partnered with Leader Tread and fully acquired the company in 2021.

Now part of Marangoni, Leader Rubber expanded globally and invested in 50% of Marangoni Asia in 2023.

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In the mid ‘50s, John Sproson and his father Jim were retreading in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia).

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John came south to set up Regent Tyre Services in Sauer st. Johannesburg.

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Oliver Rubber S.A. began making tread in 1970 under an Oliver USA license.

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In 1990, Leader Tread S.A. was established and became the first South African tread manufacturer with ISO 9002 certification.

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Marangoni partnered with Leader Tread and fully acquired the company in 2021.

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Now part of Marangoni, Leader Rubber expanded globally and invested in 50% of Marangoni Asia in 2023.