SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 7, 2026 -- Vipal Rubber will present the V® Super Hybrid tyre retreading compound as the headline product at The Tire Cologne 2026, with field test data showing mileage performance up to 140 percent above the usual fleet average in severe mixed-terrain operations including wood extraction, animal food transportation and live cargo. Developed for operations combining paved and unpaved roads, the compound addresses durability, mileage performance and casing preservation simultaneously. Frederico Schmidt, General Manager of Vipal EMEA, will lead a public lecture on the technology on 9 June at 11:30am, covering technical retreading challenges and the circular economy case for tyre service life extension. The DV-UMe tread for electric vehicles will also feature at the Vipal booth.
V® Super Hybrid Targets Durability, Mileage and Casing Integrity in Mixed-Terrain Operations
The V® Super Hybrid is a rubber compound developed for operations that alternate between paved and unpaved surfaces — a profile common across heavy transport sectors including forestry, agriculture and cargo movement. The compound targets three performance parameters simultaneously: resistance to surface wear, consistent mileage output and the structural preservation of the tyre casing after the initial tread life ends. Casing preservation has direct cost relevance in fleet operations: a casing that survives a demanding operational cycle intact can be retreaded, reducing both disposal and procurement expenditure. The compound has been validated across multiple severe application categories in real operating conditions.
Field Tests Record Up to 140% Mileage Gains Across Wood Extraction and Cargo Operations
Vipal Rubber has run field testing of the V® Super Hybrid across a range of demanding application types. In tests covering wood extraction, animal food transportation and live cargo operations, the compound recorded mileage performance up to 140 percent higher than the usual fleet average. A separate assessment using a high-torque 6x4 truck on steep, unpaved terrain showed an 11.5 percent mileage performance gain against conventional compounds. In that test, the compound maintained tread integrity with no signs of breakage or chipping.
Frederico Schmidt to Address Fleet Retreading Challenges and Circular Economy Thinking on 9 June
Frederico Schmidt, General Manager of Vipal EMEA, will lead a public lecture at The Tire Cologne 2026 on 9 June at 11:30am. The session covers the technical challenges faced by fleets in mixed operations and growing demands for efficiency, durability and sustainability in transportation. The evolution of tyre retreading as a strategic approach to extending service life, reducing disposals and optimising operational costs within circular economy frameworks will also feature. The lecture is open to the public.
Schmidt described the market context behind the compound's development:
"Today, transportation requires increasingly versatile and efficient solutions, especially in severe operations. Fleets expect more service life, casing preservation, and operational versatility without giving up on efficiency. The V® Super Hybrid was developed within this context, from field tests, validations in real operations, and integrated work between technical teams, R&D, and clients."
DV-UMe Tread for Electric Vehicles on Display Applied to a Retreaded Tyre
Vipal Rubber will exhibit additional solutions alongside the V® Super Hybrid at the fair. The DV-UMe tread, developed specifically for electric vehicles, will be displayed applied to a retreaded tyre at the Vipal booth. The exhibit offers visitors a direct view of retreading technology adapted to EV requirements — a segment Vipal is actively addressing within its product development programme. The company invites clients, partners and industry professionals to visit the booth during The Tire Cologne 2026.
Vipal Frames Retreading as a Strategic Fleet Tool Within the Circular Economy
Vipal Rubber positions the V® Super Hybrid within a broader commercial argument: that retreading technology is a strategic instrument for fleet operators managing operational efficiency, costs and environmental obligations — not simply a lower-cost alternative to new tyre procurement. The compound's development drew on integrated work between technical teams, R&D and clients, with real-operation field testing forming the validation basis for its performance claims. Schmidt added that Vipal's aim extends beyond individual product supply to developing solutions that reflect structural changes in transport and the actual needs of each fleet operation. The Tire Cologne 2026 participation reinforces the company's stated commitment to tyre retreading technology across international markets.
Fleet operators, retreading specialists and tyre industry professionals evaluating compound solutions for severe mixed-terrain applications can find further information at Vipal Rubber.