Rovereto, Italy, 22.05.2025 – Mario Marangoni, one of the most outstanding figures in the tyre retreading sector, was honored with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award in the Tyre Retreading Sector” during the awards ceremony on May 22, 2025, at Autopromotec in Bologna. The Recircle Awards ceremony was attended by leading representatives from the global tyre and recycling industry, who gathered to recognise exceptional achievements and innovations.

Mario Marangoni was awarded this prestigious honor in recognition of his decades-long commitment and pioneering contributions to the tyre retreading sector. As a driving force behind the development of sustainable technologies and innovative processes, he has significantly shaped the industry and made a major contribution to promoting environmental sustainability and resource conservation.

In a statement, Cavaliere del Lavoro Mario Marangoni, who continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Marangoni Holding S.p.A., commented:
“I am honored to receive this prestigious award, which recognises me as a surviving witness of the pioneering spirit that developed tyre retreading in the post-war period. It acknowledges a journey that began in the climate of sanctions and autarchy of the Second World War, and led to the intuition of recycling and reuse, of tyre retreading. Followed by continuous innovation of machinery and processes, up to the internationalisation of the Marangoni Group. The rest is history.”

The Recircle Awards, which annually honor the best companies, products, and individuals in the tyre and recycling industry, have become an important benchmark for excellence and innovation. The recognition of Mario Marangoni as an outstanding figure underscores his significant influence and lasting impact on the global tyre retreading sector.

With this award, Mario Marangoni joins the ranks of the leading pioneers in the industry, setting a strong example for the future of sustainable tyre production.