New retread facility has Latin America’s largest capacity

A new retread factory that is reported to have the largest capacity in Latin America has opened in Campina Grande do Sul, Paraná, Brazil.

Operated by retread tyre manufacturer Ivo Recap, the facility is part of the Vipal authorised network and has a production capacity of 20,000 retreaded tyres per month. Production will include retreaded tyres for cargo transport, agricultural, off-the-road, and industrial applications.

Adalberto Moreno, Ivo Recap’s director, said: “Today we are certain that we offer retreading with the best global standards, both in terms of equipment and processes.”

Moreno added that, Vipal was instrumental in the concept and development of the factory. Ivo Recap has partnered with Vipal since 1997 and operates three retread tyre factories in Latin America.

The company also has a network of services stations and employs 450 people.