Vipal Rubber takes part in the Global OTR Conference in Belgium
The first edition of the Global OTR Conference, dedicated exclusively to professionals from the Off-The-Road (OTR) tyre segment, was held in early October in Antwerp, Belgium, and had participation from Vipal Rubber. The event gathered the main players of the tyre and vehicle industry, as well as distributors, service providers and fleet owners.
With its own space, Vipal highlighted it broad portfolio and global expertise in the segments of OTR tyre retreading and production of rubber compounds. The participation emphasizesthe company’s commitment to offering solutions with high performance, sustainability and cost saving to the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) market, further strengthening the relationship with its customers and partners in the region.
On the final day of the event, Fabrício Nedeff, Vipal’s Commercial Manager for EMEA, participated in the panel “OTR Tyre Retreading – A Discussion Panel,” moderated by David Wilson, editor of the Retreading Business magazine and supported by Vipal. Thepanel addressed a topic that has been the subject of major debate in the sector: retreading as an essential part of the OTR tyre lifecycle. Guest experts debated on the importance of including this step in tyre management strategies, helping the audience understand whether, why and how to retread tyres of this type. During the discussion, Nedeff highlighted the strategic role of retreading in extending OTR tyre useful life, highlighting its contribution to the reduction of operating costs and to the sustainability of the sector.
“Participating in this pioneer event is something Vipal is proud of. We have continuously invested in technology and innovation to meet the demands from the European market and offer solutions that combine performance and environmental responsibility. Our presence here reinforces the company’s long-term commitment with the OTR segment and with our partners around the world,” Fabrício Nedeff highlighted.
With 52 years of trajectory, Vipal continues consolidating its international presence, with industrial units, distribution centres and a global network of partners and retreaders. This year, the company is celebrating 20 years of operation in Europe, reinforcing its position among the largest companies in the segment in the region, standing out for the excellence in products, technical service and inventories in strategic locations. The company is currently present in more than 50 countries in the region and has three distribution centres – in Spain, Slovenia and England –, as well as an office in Valencia.
