Vaculug bringing the Vipal name to UK roads

The commercial relationship between Vipal Rubber and UK retreader Vaculug dates back 12 years, and motorists will see evidence of this partnership on British roads, with two trucks from Vaculug’s fleet now resplendent in Vipal Rubber liveries.

According to Harjeev Kandhari, executive chairman of Vaculug, when these trucks carry the Vipal name around the UK they demonstrate the company’s confidence in Vipal’s products and services and show the strong partnership that exists between the two companies.

“It will be a great branding action for Vipal. We are going to take the logo stamped on our vehicles to different locations through our domestic market to gain even more recognition, besides of showing everyone our excellent relationship,” says Kandhari. “We also want to reinforce with our internal team and drivers the confidence we have in the company and its products, which we have proven on the road to be the best and most durable in the market when it comes to tyre retreads.”

The Vipal tread that Vaculug currently most uses to serve carriers in the region is the VT540, a product with 3PMSF certification. Another tread option that Vaculug widely uses is the VRT3; Vipal says this exclusive design provides “excellent traction on high-powered vehicles and adequate water drainage.” The DV-RT4 is a third tread to have conquered British carriers thanks to the balance and stability it provides in harsh conditions. “The tread stands out for having greater resistance and durability, allowing higher mileage due to greater surface area contact with the ground,” comments Vipal. It is intended for drive axle fitment in transport services that require a high level of tyre performance with excellent adhesion on slippery roads.

A source of pride

Vipal Rubber´s commercial manager, Fabricio Nedeff, is chuffed with this new extension of the partnership with Vaculug. “I am always thrilled when receive this type of recognition, specially from a company who is a reference for quality among the retreading industry. This shows how strong the relationship and commitment is between Vaculug and Vipal. It is a source of pride for us to supply treads and other products to a retreader with so much tradition.”

Founded in 1950, Vaculug has over 160 employees and is Europe´s largest independent retreader. Vipal’s partner since 2009, it works with mould cure and pre-cure retread tyres for commercial and OTR vehicles.