In this video review from the 2026 Tire Cologne trade show, we report from the Cima Impianti stand, where the Italian manufacturer is addressing a challenging global market defined by trade duties and conflicts. Our discussion was with Massimo Capecchi, CEO of Cima Impianti, who introduced the company’s ground-breaking Ecoline range of electrically heated presses, explaining how this technology circumvents traditional steam-heated methods to lower energy consumption by 35% and reduce heavy environmental impacts. He also outlined the company’s recent expansion into five-axis machinery for both traditional casted and machine moulds, simplified software configurations, and an upcoming balancing machine designed to kickstart a new start-up era for the European retreading industry.
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Watch this quick highlight video to hear all about Cima Impianti’s innovative Ecoline electrically heated presses and their advanced tyre mould manufacturing technology.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Tire Cologne 2026 Video Series
0:12 Welcome to Massimo Capecchi, Cima Impianti CEO
0:39 Navigating Market Challenges: Global Conflicts and Applied Duties
1:37 Driving Innovation, Digitalisation, and Environmental Savings
1:55 Moving Beyond Steam: The Introduction of Electrically Heated Presses
2:54 Utilizing Advanced Materials for a 35% Energy Saving
3:06 Expanding the Mould Business: Five-Axis Machinery & Machine Moulds
3:30 Previewing a New Balancing Machine and Simplified Software Solutions
4:10 Turning Difficult Moments into New Opportunities for European Retreading
5:15 Ecoline Press Advantages: Easy Installation and Safer Operator Conditions
5:50 Advanced Insulation Design Near the Mould Cavity
7:05 Conclusion & Upcoming Video Insights
