WE ARE ACTIVE

We are one of the largest rubber manufacturers in the world.

7
UNIDADES INDUSTRIAIS

que somam uma estrutura física com mais de 220 mil m²

14
centros de distribuição

e atendimento em mais de 90 países

+ 20000
toneladas/mês

de capacidade instalada

+ 3000
colaboradores

ao redor do mundo

+ 4500
Produtos

em todo o seu portfólio

+ 280
Reformadores Autorizados

na América Latina

WHERE WE ARE

Check the map below for the location of our factories and distribution centers.

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  • Distribution Center
  • Industrial Unit
  • Administrative unit

Our history

We are tradition, we have been on the road for 50 years, bringing the most complete solutions to the market.

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1960

Where it all began

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 forge in the rubber market.

Where it all began
1964

Opportunity spotting

The disposal of tires in good condition cought Vicencio's attention, becoming an opportunity in the hands of the company's founder: three tire retreading machines were purchased to breathe new life into used tires. Vipal Rubber's seed was planted.

Opportunity spotting
1970

The first products

At the time, tire 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 products
1973

Unit number 1

The first Brazilian unit to make cold cure repairs for tires and inner tubes is established in Nova Prata (RS).

Unit number 1
1986

Hot cure retreading

Launch of the camelback line marks a new relationship between Vipal Rubber and partners living on the road. Vipal began the manufacture of tire retreading products using the hot cure.

Hot cure retreading
1987

Technical training

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 tire retreading industry.

Technical training
1988

Environmental management

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.

Environmental management
1991

Cold cure retreading

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 tire retreading and  repairing products.

Cold cure retreading
1995

Certification and quality

Vipal Rubber becomes the first  company in the tire and tube retread industry to achieve the ISO 9002 certification.

Certification and quality
1997

Lançamento Rede Autorizada

Vipal lança sua Rede Autorizada formada por reformadores altamente capacitados. Com o suporte de uma linha completa de produtos, inicia-se a construção da liderança no mercado nacional e latino-americano.

Lançamento Rede Autorizada
1998

Unit number 2

Vipal opens its second unit site in Nova Prata/RS, Brazil, significantly expanding its production capacity.

Unit number 2
1999

Exclusive designs

The first precured treads with proprietary designs are launched, conceived to ensure the best performance from every type of tire.

Exclusive designs
2002

Multibrand market entry

The acquisition of Ruzi, a well-known name in the retread market, leverages the development of precured treads and other products.

Multibrand market entry
2003

Quality certification

Acquisition of another quality certification: INMETRO/IFBQ.

Quality certification
2005

Aproximação do mercado agro

Vipal cria o Projeto Agribusiness, que aproxima ainda mais a Vipal do agronegócio. Além de produtos para a reforma de pneus agrícolas, passa a oferecer suporte técnico ao reformador e aos clientes, através de uma equipe altamente qualificada que passa a acompanhar o desempenho dos pneus.

Aproximação do mercado agro
2006

Investment in technology

Opening of Vipaltec. A company that counts on a high technology laboratory for research & development, testing new and retreaded tires.

Investment in technology
2008

Industrial Expansion in Brazil

Inauguration of the unit in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil. Located in an area of 608 thousand m², with 62 thousand m² of built area, the manufacturing plant carries Vipal's Sustainable DNA.

Today, it is considered one of the most modern rubber factories in the world and is responsible to produce precured treads and motorcycle tyres.

Industrial Expansion in Brazil
2009

Eco treads launching

Launch of Vipal’s green product line. The Eco Treads ensure up to 10% fuel savings, reducing environmental impact and lowering fleet costs.

Eco treads launching
2016

Retreading equipment production

Launch of the VR01 Smart Uno and Duo tire buffers marks the company’s entrance in the manufacture of machines and equipment for tire retread.

Retreading equipment production
2017

Quality

Achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Quality
2018

Retreading equipment production

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.

Retreading equipment production
2019

Unificação da Rede Autorizada

A Vipal Rede Autorizada, a maior da América Latina, passa a integrar também reformadores de pneus agrícolas além de reformadores de pneus de carga.

Unificação da Rede Autorizada
2020

Opening of the first international unit

Vipal Rubber opens its fourth unit in Perez, Argentina, aiming to serve the global tire retreading market more effeciently.

Opening of the first international  unit
2023

Supply of Original Equipment for Motorcycle Tyres

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.

Supply of Original Equipment for Motorcycle Tyres
2024

Commercial Tyres

Vipal is taking another step forward in the transport chain by consolidating the Vipal Full Cycle concept and presenting its line of new radial tyres for the commercial tyre segment. Combined with its already renowned portfolio of tyre retreading and repair products, the company is reinforcing its commitment to providing a complete solution for the life cycle of tyres. Economical and sustainable, this cycle guarantees a 100% Brazilian tyre that delivers robustness and excellent mileage costs, maximising its first life and subsequent retreads.

Commercial Tyres