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2023

It is with great dismay that we learned of the death of our long-time employee Andreas Döring.

KURZ mourns the loss of long-time employee Andreas DöringAndreas Döring has been with our company for 13 years and, as authorized signatory and operations manager, shaped the development of the Landau site. We are deeply shaken and cannot understand it - Andreas is irreplaceable as a person and as a colleague. We are grateful to him for the time we had together and say goodbye with great respect to a valued and popular colleague who will be remembered by us and our business partners as a lovable and helpful person.

Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. We wish them the necessary support and a lot of strength to process this loss.

Andreas Doring
*14.02.1973/19.07.2023/XNUMX +XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX

KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH
management, colleagues
Wendlingen in July 2023

The burial will take place on August 07.08.23th, 12 at XNUMX noon at the cemetery in Stuttgart-Möhringen. All mourners are welcome.
2023
2023

2023 at a glance

SHORT on tour

SHORT on tourFor us, 2023 began with extraordinary trips into the world of winemakers and vintage cars. Our first trip this year was to Karlsruhe from February 08th to 10th to the Winzer Service Fair, where we were able to try out and demonstrate our new portable exhibition stand. Under the motto "We dispose of big things" we informed the visitors about the possibilities of waste tire disposal and recycling and were able to bring them closer to the topic of circular economy. But that's not all: Another, special exhibition venue awaited us from February 23rd to 26th in Stuttgart at RETRO CLASSICS, the trade fair for driving culture. There we were able to position ourselves between beautiful vintage cars and inform lovers of automotive legends about our work and our goals.


Reinhard Zweck retired

Reinhard PurposeAfter more than six years of successful cooperation, Reinhard Zweck went into well-deserved retirement in January of this year. In the last six years he has successfully managed and shaped sales at KURZ Karkassenhandel as field service manager. Reinhard Zweck came to the disposal company in 2015 and, with his enormous expertise and experience as a carcass specialist, has given many new impetus. Due to the dwindling trade in carcasses, the professional disposal of old tires became his main business. Handling pricing, disposition and customer care are among Reinhard Zweck's many strengths. Reinhard Zweck is particularly pleased that tire retreading is now experiencing a renaissance due to a wide variety of influences and that he can thus hand over an active division to his successor. “We would like to thank Reinhard Zweck for his outstanding commitment. With him an era ends", says Hanna Schöberl. "There are many moments together that we will remember for a long time."


2023
2022

2022 at a glance

Factory tour at Michelin

Factory tour MichelinAs part of the AZuR network, KURZ Karkassenhandel was represented by Managing Director Hanna Schöberl at the beginning of December in the Michelin retreading plant in Homburg. During the tour of the plant, we were able to get an idea of ​​the fact that not only the life cycle assessment of retreaded tires is right, but also the business model behind it.


Certification

We are and will remain certified!

We've had it in writing since November: According to Section 56 of the Waste Management Act, we can continue to bear the designation of a certified waste management company. That certification network confirms that the certificates for our locations in Landau and Wendlingen are valid until April 2024. If you would like to find out more about our quality awards and certifications, you can find here all information about it.


Commemorating Karl Kurz on his 90th birthday

Karl KurzOn November 29th of this year, our company founder Karl Kurz would have been 90 years old. He was a great role model for all of us and was always very much appreciated for his kind. The young Karl Kurz's career began as a carpenter in a furniture factory and ended with a medium-sized company he founded himself with two branches. We all appreciate your work and your ever-present trust; We miss you Carlo!


Our new Scania

Collection of used tires in style

Since November, our new Scania has been in use to collect your old tires. We are totally in love with our chic addition to the fleet!


ZARE at SWR

FULL SCREEN from SWRSWR's investigative research format "Full Screen" has taken on the topic of "environmental problems: illegal disposal of used tires" and is looking for clues in the disposal industry: undercover with dubious garbage dealers, in conversation with tire manufacturers, professional disposal companies and the ZARE initiative, which we have been supporting since belong to its foundation and which is committed to proper disposal in the sense of the circular economy. the Report "How the tire mafia poisons nature" gives insight into an environmental scandal and is definitely worth seeing.


Sustainability Boulevard at Tire Cologne

Colorful program at the Tire Cologne

From May 24th to 26th we were represented with a colorful program on the subject of used tires at various locations at the Tire Cologne in Cologne. As an active partner of the ZARE initiative, we showed live how environmentally friendly old tire disposal works, as a member of the AZuR network, we held panel discussions and presented "New ideas from old tires" and also paid full attention to the topic of sustainability on the Sustainability Boulevard.


Birthday at RecyclingAKTIV

RecyclingACTIVEAfter a long Corona break, the trade fair is finally back! From May 05th to 07th we were at RecyclingAKTIV with our stand for you and celebrated our 67th company birthday there at the start of the fair.


New website and brochure

Fresh wind

"Everything is new in May!" True to this saying, we have brought a bit of fresh air to our image brochure and also made our website more user-friendly.


Nominated for the Recircle Awards

Recircle AwardsFor the second time we were the only German company to be nominated for the Recircle Awards in the category "Best provider of container and tire disposal services"! Unfortunately, we just missed the award, but we are still proud to have been nominated along with numerous experts. Next year we will be there again and want to be on the podium.
2022
2021

Death of the company founder

Karl KurzOn December 24, Karl Kurz died at the age of 89 after a short illness surrounded by his family.

The KURZ veteran leaves a void that cannot be filled in the hearts of the entire team, which is grateful for the unique life's work he has created.

Hanna Schöberl takes over

briefly Karkassenhandel hanna schoeberl After more than 65 years in the tire and carcass trade, Karl Kurz withdrew from day-to-day business in March and handed over the baton to his granddaughter Hanna Schöberl, who has been managing director since 2017.

Recircle Awards

KURZ Karkassenhandel was nominated for the Recircle Awards in the category "Best provider of container and tire disposal services" - as the only German company. The new tire industry competition honors companies and individuals for their commitment to the circular economy. The whole KURZ team was very happy about the nomination.

KURZ at NUFAM 2021

nufam2021 1000x762 After the long Corona break, we were finally back at NUFAM, the trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry in Karlsruhe, from September 30th to October 3rd. At the stand, we presented our services and the many options for sustainable recycling of used tires - including the life cycle of a used tire, three stages of retreading and our new truck with a roll-off container.
2021
2020

KURZ turns 65

In 2020, KURZ celebrated a special anniversary: ​​the company turned 65. Karl Kurz founded the company on May 5, 1955. To celebrate the company's anniversary, we donated 5x 555 euros to non-profit organizations and associations.

AZUR partner since 2020

azure logo nlKURZ has been committed to responsible disposal of used tires since the 1980s. That's why we are involved in the AZuR (Allianz Future Tires) network, which was founded in 2020. Companies, associations and research institutions belong to the AZuR used tire recycling innovation forum. They aim to recycle 100 percent of old tires and old rubber in the future and to reduce the volume of old tires. AZuR creates a cross-industry network of actors from business and science to promote the sustainable disposal of used tires.

Partners of the NEW LIFE initiative

newlifelogo nl The aim of the NEW LIFE initiative is to establish recycling material from old tires (End-of-Life-Tyres, ELT for short) as a sustainable raw material for high-quality and durable products. KURZ has been a partner of the initiative since 2020. KURZ rubber powder can be used to manufacture many sustainable products such as floor coverings, sound insulation or asphalt.
2020
2019

Rubber asphalt proving ground

rubber asphalt closeupKURZ shows the quality of the rubber asphalt directly on its own farm and had rubber-modified asphalt installed on its own premises in Wendlingen. The self-produced rubber powder and the additive VESTENAMER® were used. Studies show that the additive is easy to process and offers decisive advantages over other types of asphalt: less rutting, longer durability and, especially when laying porous asphalt, significantly less noise. "The courtyard renovation work took about 14 days," says Hanna Schöberl, Managing Director of Kurz Karkassenhandel, "we are pleased about this investment in the future and would like to thank the companies involved." The first tests already showed: The asphalt also sees still looks like new after months and withstands the highest loads from heavy container vehicles. A double success: Because the rubber modification improves the asphalt and the recycling of rubber powder from old tires protects the environment at the same time.

Briefly at the NUFAM and RecyclingAktiv in Karlsruhe

booth 2019 800x600 Appropriately KURZ from September 5th to 7th at the RecyclingAktiv trade fair in Karlsruhe and from September 26th to 29th at the NUFAM Services, new products and above all the recycling process of rubber powder production.
2019
2018

Successful trade fair THE TIRE COLOGNE

ttc booth 2018 1000x1333KURZ Karkassenhandel, together with other representatives of the ZARE initiative, campaigned at the initiative's joint trade fair stand for the goal of responsible use and recycling of used tires. In a panel discussion at the trade fair, Hanna Schöberl (KURZ Karkassenhandel), Danny Schwalbe (MRH Mülsener Rohstoff- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH), Dr. Stefan Hoyer (Chemnitz University of Applied Sciences) and Peter Lüdorf (Gummi Berger), moderated by Yorick M. Lowin (BRV), raised awareness of the challenges facing the industry and discussed new solution concepts for the disposal of used tires. The status quo and possible solutions for the use and recycling of used tires were also discussed in the round with the mobility portal Motordialog.de: Reinhard Zweck from KURZ was with Danny Schwalbe (MRH Mülsener Rohstoff- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH), Stephan Rau (wdk) and Falk Müller (Reifen Manufaktur) invited to an interview in the live studio. An all-round successful trade fair appearance by the KURZ company.

New office building in Wendlingen

wendlingen 1000x667 In mid-January, the staff at the Wendlingen branch moved to the new business premises. The new office is larger, more comfortable and enables more efficient workflows. The heart of the new building is Karl Kurz's executive office. “With the new office building, we ensure that we can continue to meet increasing market demands. It is an investment in the future,” said Managing Director Hanna Schöberl.

New office wing in Landau

landau The employees in Landau were also able to look forward to a newly expanded office. The new location on the premises in Landau offers all commercial employees significantly more space, has the latest technical equipment and optimizes processes.
2018
2017

Into the future with managing director Hanna Schöberl

hsHanna Schöberl, 33 years old and has been an authorized signatory for Kurz Karkassenhandel for four years, is the granddaughter of managing director Karl Kurz. She will support him as managing director with equal rights until he retires.

In the medium term, Hanna Schöberl is to assume sole responsibility for business affairs. Your appointment is also a signal for the forthcoming generational change that Kurz Karkassenhandel has to complete after 62 years under the leadership of its founder. The company is hoping for new impetus and good business ideas from Hanna Schöberl, because the company wants to keep its finger on the pulse with clever waste disposal innovations, convince the existing customer base and win new customers.
2017
2016

Europe's first rubber fine grinding plant goes into operation

rotor rollerThe recycling of used tires is one of the great ecological challenges of the present. Roughly estimated, around 65 million old tires accumulate in Germany every year. Anything that is not suitable for retreading or export is either used as fuel or processed into rubber granules and powder: a material that is used in a wide variety of areas. The fine grinding plant, which Kurz Karkassenhandel inaugurated this year, will eject around two tons of the versatile product every hour when it is in full operation.
2016
2015

60 years SHORT

2015 is our anniversary year – on May 05th, 2015 the time had come – we celebrated the 60th anniversary of KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH. Reifen KURZ has been active in the tire industry and a professional expert in this field since the company was founded by Karl Kurz.

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2015
2014

Trade fair REIFEN in Essen and responsive website

From May 27th to 30th, the KURZ Karkassenhandel team will be presenting its services at the REIFEN trade fair in Essen. In addition to the exhibited samples of fine flour, granules and shredded tires, the KURZ design truck is also admired. Interesting conversations, many new contacts and intensive negotiations characterize the days of the fair.

The website of KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH was rebuilt and converted to a responsive design - KURZ Karkassenhandel is now always up-to-date and easily accessible on mobile devices.

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2014
2013

Operating area is expanded

In March, the purchase contract for the approximately 6.000 square meters of operating space that Karl Kurz took over from Deutsche Bahn AG becomes legally binding. The newly acquired site is directly connected to the existing company site in Wendlingen. By purchasing the previously leased property, KURZ can plan ahead – the company premises cover a total of 11.000 square meters.

The machine park is expanded with a new excavator.

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2013
2012

Anniversary Karl Kurz turns 80!

The site in Landau is expanded to around 25.000 km² and KURZ Karkassenhandel is renewing its fleet with the purchase of a 12-ton box vehicle for Landau.

From June 05th to 08th, KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH will be present at the REIFEN trade fair in Essen.

fair reifen essen 2012 web

An anniversary is coming up – Karl Kurz is celebrating his 29th birthday on November 80th.

Karl Kurz jub web

Press information from May 23.05.2020, XNUMX | Press information from May 11.12.2012, XNUMX
2012
2011

Vehicle fleet is expanded

truck fleet webThe fleet of KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH is extensively expanded with three in-house roll-off trains. The company is thus investing in logistical competence and flexibility and at the same time ensuring a higher service capacity.

A new trainee is expanding the team at KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH and will complete the training in 2013.
2011
2010

New manager

Garreth Hornig becomes operations manager of KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH in Landau.

garreth horny web

KURZ Karakssenhandel GmbH will be present at the REIFEN trade fair in Essen from June 01st to 04th.

fair reifen essen 2010 web

Alfred Frech - the long-standing, good sales representative - goes into well-deserved retirement.

The company renewed its fleet with the purchase of a 12-ton box vehicle for Wendlingen and other roll-off containers.

brisk web
2010
2009

Hanna Schöberl becomes authorized signatory

hanna schoeberl webHanna Schöberl, granddaughter of company founder Karl Kurz, is appointed authorized signatory in Wendlingen.

Buying used roll-off containers increases flexibility and thus customer satisfaction.
2009
2008

Trade fair REIFEN successful

fair reifen essen 2008 webKURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH will be represented at the Reifen trade fair in Essen from May 20th to 23rd.

Due to the increase in the volume of work, the machine park has been expanded from originally one excavator to five excavators.

A separate scale is purchased in Landau.
2008
2007

Karl Kurz takes over "Reifen-Kurz AG"

In May, Karl Kurz, Managing Director of KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH, Landau, takes over "Reifen-Kurz AG" in Wendlingen again.

Hanna Schöberl, granddaughter of the founder, will strengthen the team in Wendlingen from July.

Press release from 08.05.2007/XNUMX/XNUMX
2007
2006

Extension terrain

Between December 2006 and January 2007, the warehouse in Landau moves to a new, more spacious site and the business premises are expanded.

The company KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH is appointed as a training company in 2006 and the first trainee is hired in Landau.
2006
2004

New field worker

The company in Landau is strengthened with the recruitment of a sales representative.

Karl Kurz sells part of the Reifen KURZ company in Wendlingen.
Karl Kurz also takes over the bulk of the liquidated KGTS (Kurz Gummitechnik Systeme) in Landau.
2004
2003

New powerful shredder

shredder plant webThe plants in Landau are modernized with a new, more powerful shredder plant. Thanks to the interaction of many years of experience and modern technical machines, KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH fulfills the guidelines for professional waste tire disposal 100% and thus contributes to protecting the environment.

The first certification took place in 2003. Since then, regular certifications have confirmed our environmental awareness.

lga intercert web
2003
1996

Gummi-Mayer: "Waste rubber" department is closed

At the end of 1996, the “waste rubber” department at the Gummi-Mayer company in Landau was closed. Their tasks include the recycling of carcasses, the disposal of used tires and the recycling of rubber waste from production.

Up to this point, KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH has been both a supplier and a customer at Gummi-Mayer.

Gummi-Mayer has relocated the retreading plants for car and truck tires abroad. The company closes in 1998.
1996
1989

Move from Echterdingen to Wendlingen

The company moves from Echterdingen to Wendlingen and focuses on old tire recycling and disposal.
1989
1955

Foundation

aerial photograph of the real thing webIn 1955 Karl Kurz laid the foundation stone for Europe's oldest trading company for carcasses and used tires at the Olgaeck in Stuttgart and founded KURZ Karkassenhandel GmbH. With branches in Europe and Africa, he established global connections from Europe to North, South and Central America, Asia and Africa. This increased his expertise in the world's markets.

The plant in Leinfelden-Echterdingen came into being in the 60s.

After the dissolution of the Gummi-Mayer company, a modern shredder plant was set up in Landau, in which professional old tire disposal is still carried out under environmentally friendly and economic aspects.
1955

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