Expert Portrait: Marta Malainho
Marta Malainho has been in charge of the Research and Development department for Agricultural Tires at Continental’s location in Lousado, Portugal, since January 2018. With a background in polymer engineering and rubber technology as well as additional training in sustainability and asset management, she brings more than 26 years of experience at Continental to her role. Her previous responsibilities have included international projects such as the commissioning of the greenfield plant in Camaçari (Brazil) and assignments in the Product Industrialization (PI) department in Timișoara (Romania).
In her current position, Marta Malainho is responsible for the strategic direction and management of research and development for agricultural tires. Her main tasks include training her team and further developing agricultural products and technologies. Her focus is on sustainable value creation and the continuous improvement of process quality and customer satisfaction.
Focus topics:
- Strategic research and development: Marta Malainho provides insights into the strategic challenges and innovations in the development of agricultural tires.
- Diversity of tire technologies: She can talk about the latest technologies in tire manufacturing that are specifically tailored to different agricultural machinery and application areas.
- Sustainability in tire development: With her expert knowledge, Marta Malainho can provide insights into how environmentally friendly and durable tire technologies are being developed to improve efficiency in agriculture while reducing environmental impact.
Quotes for your reporting:
- Research and development: “Through targeted research and innovation, we are strengthening our position as a leading supplier of agricultural tires that meet the growing demands of agriculture.”
- Sustainability: “Our tire technologies combine efficiency and environmental friendliness to make agriculture more sustainable.”
- Tire technologies: “We develop specialized tire solutions for a wide range of agricultural applications to ensure maximum performance and efficiency”