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COMPANY PROFILE
Vipal’s retreading process
units in strategic locations, providing complete support to international customers.
This contributes to Vipal holding a prominent position in Spain, Bosnia, Croatia, UK, Portugal and others European countries. Today, the company has a 15 to 25 per cent market participation in some countries, taking into account Vipal and Ruzi brands. Leadership is absolute in Latin America: Chile (45 per cent), Argentina (30 per cent), Paraguay (50 per cent), Uruguay (40 per cent) and Bolivia (40 per cent). Vipal raised its flag in
Mexico in 2004 and currently holds a 10 per cent market share. It currently has distribution centers in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, as well as the United States (one in Florida and another in Virginia), Spain, Germany and Slovenia. To make a global service of excellence viable, Vipal's international structure includes regional affiliates and teams in these countries.
In other words: Vipal is a giant that has been leading the rubber market for 40 years.
employees, the plant is certified ISO 9001 and maintains practices that show respect for the environment, such as rainwater harvesting, an effluent treatment system, thermal comfort in the industrial pavilions (thermal insulation and ventilation), natural lighting, and a green belt, amongst others.
Presence throughout the world Brazil is one of the leading exporters of tyre retreading products in the world, and this title is essentially due to Vipal. The company is responsible for 80 per cent of Brazilian precured tread exports and supplies over 90 countries
throughout the world, with the main markets being Latin America, Europe and the United States. In eight years, the company registered a tenfold increase in the value of exports and ships some US$ 100 million abroad each year. To meet the specific needs of the international market, which encompasses everything from technical requirements to cultural, geographical and legislative differences, the company invests in the development of tailor-made products for the best performance in varying regions. Furthermore, it has authorised retread centres, teams and company distribution
Vipal’s drum test equipment