Vipal Rubber, a global leader in tyre retreading and repair, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the new VT290 tread. Developed specially for truck drive axles on highways and paved roads, the VT290 meets the demands of regional and long-distance transport operations.
“The launch of the VT290 reinforces Vipal’s ongoing commitment to offering technologically advanced solutions suited to the specific characteristics of European roads and climate.” “We want to further consolidate our presence in the region, delivering a high value-added product that combines innovation, operational efficiency and safety,” highlights Frederico Schmidt, General Manager of Vipal EMEA.
Available in the sizes 240, 250, 260, 270 and 280 mm, the VT290 accommodates a range of tyre dimensions used in commercial transportation, offering versatility for retreaders, distributors, fleet owners, and truck drivers. Developed using Vipal technology, the tread features a design focused on traction and stability, enhancing grip in different driving conditions, both on dry and wet surfaces. Its performance also stands out in harsh conditions, including snow operations, reinforcing the solution’s versatility for the European market.
To ensure safety and operational compliance, the model has the M+S marking and 3PMSFcertification. The tread also features side sipes and grooves that contribute to self-cleaning and aid in the removal of snow and mud, promoting adherence on slippery surfaces. The tread design also promotes a balanced distribution of the torque transmitted by the engine, contributing to more even tread wear. The tie bars between the blocks increase the stability of the tread structure, providing greater control and safety during driving.
“With the VT290, weare responding directly to the real needs of fleet operators and truck drivers, combining performance, adherence and efficiency in different driving conditions. In addition to expanding options for our customers, the product strengthens business opportunities for our partners in the region,” reinforces Fabrício Nedeff, Commercial Manager of Vipal EMEA.
About Vipal Rubber
Vipal Rubber is among the world’s largest rubber manufacturers, with a physical structure of more than 220,000 square metres, installed capacity of more than 20,000 tons per month, and more than 3,000 employees. Founded in 1973 in Brazil, in Nova Prata (RS), it operates in developing solutions targeted at tyre retreading and repair, commercial tyre manufacturing, motorcycle tyre and inner tube manufacturing, as well as in supplying products, machines and equipment for the industrial segment.
To supply its broad market, which covers more than 90 countries on 5 continents, Vipal currently has 7 industrial units – five of them in Brazil, in the cities of Nova Prata (RS) and Feira de Santana (BA); one in Argentina, in the city of Perez, in Santa Fe; and one in the United States, in Madison, Tennessee –, 10 administrative units and 14 distribution centres strategically located in South America and North America, Europe and Oceania, allowing for an expanded and geographically diversified operation.
Over the years, Vipal has combined experience with technical knowledge, and today it has a corporate university, Univipal, which trains an average of 5,000 students per year between in-house and online activities. Furthermore, it has one of the most modern Research and Technology Centres in the world in its segment, comprised of 13 laboratories, which carry out more than 28,000 tests per year, consolidating its relevant position in the market.
