Apollo Makes OE Breakthrough as Manufacturer Aims for Top 10
Apollo Tyres has demonstrated it is moving towards its goal of becoming a global player and entering the top 10 within the next five years with the news that it has joined the list of globally approved suppliers to German car marque Volkswagen. However the prestige associated with VW's global OE approval of Apollo's tyres is multiplied by the fact that the company has been selected to supply the replacement to VW's compact Fox model, known as the “Up”, which can be described as a European OE contract. This mini model is expected to be produced at the German carmaker's Brazil plant, where the Fox was previously constructed.
Apollo has earlier secured deals to supply 14 and 15-inch tyres for the Volkswagen India’s Polo and Polo classic models and the crucial 215/55 R16 VW Passat size is said to be “under evaluation” in the sub-continent.
Apollo also revealed how it recently launched giant OTR tyre production at its Limda factory, truck and car radial production at its modern Chennai greenfield plant and gave details of the construction of a new R&T (research and technology) centre at the Chennai site. For further details of these and other developments, look out for further news on tyrepress.com and complete coverage in the December issue of Tyres & Accessories.
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