Vaculug’s 5th Sustainability Forum: Driving Change Together

Vaculug’s 5th Sustainable Thinking Fleet Forum brought together leading voices from across the transport and automotive sectors for a full day of insight, collaboration, and bold ideas. Hosted at the National Space Centre, the forum also marked Vaculug’s 75th year in business—a celebration of past innovation and future ambition.

Key topics and takeaways included

• Circular Economy & Tyre Lifecycle Innovation

Vaculug, Murfitts Industries, and Hankook all championed smarter tyre solutions, from retreading to recycling to next-gen materials. The environmental benefits were clear—significant reductions in oil, rubber, steel use and CO2 emissions.

• Future Mobility & Technology

Guy Heywood (Hankook Tyre UK) explored the challenges and opportunities of sustainable mobility, focusing on how it can enhance economic and social connectivity.

After lunch, Dennis Evans delivered a thought-provoking look at how evolving tech could reshape the transport sector through electrification, automation, and digitalisation.

• EV Progress & Infrastructure

Josh Spencer (Ford & Slater) shared DAF’s journey in developing zero-emission trucks, battery technology, and practical EV infrastructure that’s already being delivered on the ground.

• Outcome-Based Services & Data Strategy

Ian Machan (Advanced Services Group) demonstrated how outcome-focused business models and smarter use of data are unlocking new paths to sustainability and customer value.

• People, Purpose & Community

Vaculug’s Glenn Sherwood reflected on 75 years of growth, resilience, and impact—from WWII origins to sponsoring 75 girls’ education in India and launching the Vaculug Academy.

The day concluded with an interactive workshop led by Chris Bull (Hireco World), where attendees were encouraged to share their insights and challenges, creating an open dialogue about the road ahead.

A huge thank you goes to all the speakers, guests, and sponsors for being part of this movement. Together, we’re helping to shape a more sustainable future for transport.