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 industrial 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 industrial 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. 

Vipal selects a group of retreaders and creates the Agribusiness Project, which brings Vipal even closer to agribusiness. In addition to high quality products for agricultural tyre retread, it began offering technical support to the retreader and customers through a highly qualified team that closely monitors tyre performance.

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

Inauguration of the industrial 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.

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 industrial 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. 

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.