We started our journey manufacturing products for tyre repairs and today, 50 years later, we are one of the largest rubber manufacturers in the world. Today, we also offer products for industry and manufactures machinery for retreading commercial and agriculture tyres, always seeking complete solutions with our own technology. Vipal in Europe and around the world is responsible for supplying around 90 countries on all continents, with Europe, Latin America and the United States being the main markets. Vipal Europe’s headquarters is located in Valencia - Spain, counting with distribution centers in England, Slovenia and Spain. To meet specific needs, which range from technical requirements to cultural, geographic and legal differences, the company invests in the development of products to improve performance in wide range of applications. Moreover, permanent regional teams at strategic locations have kept Vipal in a prominent position in the European market.
The most modern of the segment
representing a production area over than 220,000 square metres
of installed capacity
around the world
around the globe and customer service in over 90 countries
Check the map below for the location of our factories and distribution centres.
We meet the most varied needs in markets that use rubber as a primary material.
The best tyre retreading solutions for passenger, commercial vehicles, agricultural, and OTR tyres, restoring the original manufacturer's specifications.
The safety and durability that your tyre needs to keep you going, whether it is by bicycle, motorcycle, car, truck, bus or off-road.
We develop machines that guarantee greater productivity and economy, optimizing your tyre retreading production.
More productivity and operational efficiency.
We are tradition, we have been on the road for over 50 years, bringing the most complete solutions to the market.
Before creating Vipal Rubber, Vicencio Paludo started out as a partner in a gas station. Through daily contact with those who live on the road, he began to envision a new path to be forged in the rubber market.
The disposal of tyres in good condition cought Vicencio's attention, becoming an opportunity in the hands of the company's founder: three tyre retreading machines were purchased to breathe new life into used tyres. Vipal Rubber's seed was planted.
At the time, tyre repair products were difficult to access, as they had to be imported. Bringing good experience from the field, Vicencio knew what nedded to be done to ensure a quality repair. He began producing them and gradually, the excellence of the repairs gained prominence in the region.
The first Brazilian unit to make cold cure repairs for tyres and inner tubes is established in Nova Prata (RS).
Launch of the camelback line marks a new relationship between Vipal Rubber and partners living on the road. Vipal began the manufacture of tyre retreading products using the hot cure.
Opening of the Vipal Technical Center (CTV) is a crucial step in the growth of Vipal Rubber. The school starts with the goal of training skilled labor for the tyre retreading industry.
In order to minimize the environmental impacts of the manufacturing activities, the Environmental Management System is deployed - a sustainability program that is now in place all across Vipal Rubber.
Launching of the precured tread line, cushion gum and envelope. It marks a new moment for the company. It is the beginning of the manufacturing for the precured retreading method. Vipal becomes the only company to offer a complete line of tyre retreading and repairing products.
Vipal Rubber becomes the first company in the tyre and tube retread industry to achieve the ISO 9002 certification.
Vipal opens its second unit site in Nova Prata/RS, Brazil, significantly expanding its production capacity.
The first precured treads with proprietary designs are launched, conceived to ensure the best performance from every type of tyre.
The acquisition of Ruzi, a well-known name in the retread market, leverages the development of precured treads and other products.
Acquisition of another quality certification: INMETRO/IFBQ.
Opening of Vipaltec. A company that counts on a high technology laboratory for research & development, testing new and retreaded tyres.
Inauguração da unidade industrial de Feira de Santana, na Bahia. Localizada em uma área de 608 mil m², sendo 65 mil m² de área construída, a planta fabril carrega o DNA Sustentável da Vipal. Hoje, é considerada uma das unidades industriais de borrachas mais modernas do mundo e responsável pela produção das bandas pré-moldadas e pneus de moto.
Launch of Vipal’s green product line. The Eco Treads ensure up to 10% fuel savings, reducing environmental impact and lowering fleet costs.
Launch of the VR01 Smart Uno and Duo tyre buffers marks the company’s entrance in the manufacture of machines and equipment for tyre retread.
Achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Vipal Rubber expands its machinery portfolio entering the agricultural OTR segment with the orbitread VOT2200 Heavy Duty and launching its first extruder, the orbicushion VOC760 machine.
Vipal Rubber opens its fourth unit in Perez, Argentina, aiming to serve the global tyre retreading market more effeciently.
Beginning of the tyre supply to one of Brazil's largest motorcycle manufacturers, as an original factory component, following numerous durability, safety, resistance and performance tests.
