Comerio Ercole S.p.A. wins Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year at 2026 Awards

Hannover, Germany — Comerio Ercole S.p.A. has been awarded the Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year Award at the 2026 Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence, held during the Tire Technology Expo in Hannover.

The prestigious honor recognizes significant technological advancements in calendering and mixing processes within the tire manufacturing industry. Comerio earned the award for its ZEUS® calendering line, a next-generation system engineered to enhance process stability, precision, productivity, and long-term industrial performance for tire producers worldwide.

According to the company, the ZEUS® line represents a breakthrough in calendering technology, offering improved operational consistency and optimized efficiency for modern tire production facilities.

The award ceremony was attended by Riccardo Comerio, Comerio Guglielmo, and Andrea Comerio, who represented the company at the international event. In a joint statement, they emphasized the broader significance of the recognition:

“This award reflects the strength of our engineering expertise, our long-term vision, and the dedication of the entire Comerio family. Innovation has always been at the core of our company, and this recognition further motivates us to continue investing in advanced technologies for the future of tire manufacturing.”

The Tire Technology International Awards are judged by an independent panel of industry experts and are widely regarded as one of the sector’s leading recognitions of excellence and innovation.

Comerio Ercole S.p.A. expressed gratitude to the judging panel and event organizers, while highlighting the role of its engineering teams in achieving the milestone. The company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing calendering technologies and driving further innovation in the global tire manufacturing industry.