During a visit to our facility, Alca, a leading German automotive accessories brand, pointed out a critical issue with the Puncture Repair Tool for Cars. The adhesive included in the kit was classified as a hazardous material under EU import regulations.
For a safety-conscious brand like Alca, this posed serious challenges: how could they continue sourcing the product without violating compliance rules or delaying their distribution schedule?
Project Background
- Client: Alca (Germany)
- Industry: Automotive Accessories
- Product: Tyre Repair Kit (includes T-handle tools, repair strips, and lubricant)
- Service Scope: As the dedicated sourcing agent for Alca, our project included full OEM/ODM product development, complex regulatory compliance, production management, logistics, and consolidation for final European shipment.
- Timeline: 45 days from order to shipment
- Market: European retail and wholesale
Car Wheel Repair Puncture Kit Product Overview
Specifications
- Material: PP Handle+A3 Galvanized Iron
- 1 Pc T-handle Knurling Probe Tool
- 1 Pc T-handle Insert Needle Tool
- 5 Pcs Cold Seal String: 6*100mm
- 1 Pc Tire Sealant: 12ml
Features
- Quick and easy to use: This repair kit allows you to repair the tire in a few minutes without removing the tire from the rim, making it easy to operate.
- Heavy Duty and Thick BROWN Repair String Plugs to provide a superior safety seal. MUCH STRONGER and repairs much better than the standard strings found in other kits
- Anti-slip Heavy Plastic T handle design allows the user to have a firm and secure grip while performing tire repair. This allows you to have perfect leverage and force, even on heavy tires, while repairing a puncture, reducing any hand fatigue.
- Multi-functional: the tire repair kit has a wide range of real-time features, suitable for tubeless tires of cars, mountain, road, e-bike, motorcycles, SUVs, trucks, ATVs, etc., meeting your various needs.
The Challenge: A Hazardous Adhesive
The adhesive tube in the tyre repair kit contained components flagged as hazardous under EU safety standards.
This created several risks:
- Potential customs rejection or shipment delays
- Increased documentation and labeling requirements
- Reputational risk for Alca’s safety-focused brand image
Replacing the material without affecting product performance was the key challenge.
What Almost Failed
Our first few replacement trials didn’t meet the required bonding or sealing performance.
Some substitutes passed safety tests but didn’t meet durability standards in real-use conditions.
Time was ticking, and every extra day threatened to delay the customer’s order.
The Solution
Safe Material Substitution & Fast Certification, Backed by Reliable Logistics. Our engineering and compliance teams developed a four-step recovery plan. As a full-service China sourcing agent, our solution went beyond compliance to ensure streamlined delivery, managing everything from factory QA to shipment consolidation and final logistics documentation.
1. Diagnosis: Conducted a full audit of the adhesive component and its chemical classification.
2. Design: Identified a non-hazardous lubricant alternative that maintained functionality.
3. Execution: Produced and tested new kits, securing third-party compliance certification.
4. Optimization: Adjusted packaging and labeling to align with new product specifications.
Within two weeks, we submitted the updated safety certificate to Alca
confirming the kit was now fully compliant and import-ready.
The Results: Compliance Restored, Trust Strengthened
- Compliance achieved: Certified non-hazardous material in <14 days
- Delivery performance: 45 days from order to shipment
- Customer response: Immediate reorder after approval
- Outcome: Ongoing cooperation with consistent repeat orders
The project not only solved a compliance challenge but also reinforced Alca’s confidence in our ability to adapt quickly and responsibly.
Client Feedback
Tiroflx responded fast and professionally. They found a compliant material, solved the issue, and delivered on time; that’s why we trust them. – Purchasing Manager, Alca Germany
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