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Additional Vredestein Traxion tyres launched for Claas Arion Tractor series

Apollo Tyres Ltd reports that it is expanding its collaboration with Claas by introducing 14 new sizes of Vredestein Traxion tyres for the Arion 500 and 600 midrange tractors.

Vredestein tyres have long been available for larger Claas tractors, including Axion 800 and 900 models manufactured in Le Mans, France, and the Xerion range produced in Harsewinkel, Germany. Expanding the Traxion range for Arion 500 and 600 models addresses reported “strong demand from end users for Vredestein tyres across a diverse range of Claas equipment”.

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Apollo Tyres’ Steve Miller passes away

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Apollo Tyres UK TBR sales manager Steve Miller has been praised for his “lasting impact” at the firm after he passed away in late February. He was a stalwart of the UK commercial tyre sector, commencing with Michelin as area sales manager -truck in 1999, before joining Bridgestone in 2004, where he spent the next nine years, becoming a national fleet executive. He joined Kumho in 2013 to introduce the Korean manufacturer’s Kumho and Marshal brands onto the national truck and bus tyre market as UK TBR sales manager for the next five years. When he joined Apollo Tyres in mid-2018, he was responsible for bringing the Apollo brand’s TBR product line into the UK.

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Helping AI help manufacturing

Enthusiasm about the use of artificial intelligence in the manufacturing sector is growing. But behind the understandable excitement there is also a great deal of hesitancy and confusion. To offer a tyre industry perspective, Hizmy Hassen, Chief Digital Officer and Supply Chain Officer at Apollo Tyres Ltd, shares his thoughts on AI and its role in manufacturing.

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Living the Dream – Cimcorp celebrates 15 years of tyre industry solution

This year isn’t just the 50th anniversary of Cimcorp – 2025 marks 15 years since the company delivered its very first fully integrated Dream Factory solution. The customer was a “major tyre manufacturer” in India, and it has followed this with a further 308 solutions within the tyre and automotive industries.

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Growth for Vredestein Ultrac Pro range

A further 54 size options have joined the Vredestein Ultrac Pro line-up, boosting the number of dimensions available in the UK to 60. Manufacturer Apollo Tyres has extended the ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) summer tyre range further into 18- to 22-inch rim diameter territory, complementing existing options for rims up to 24-inches.

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Apollo Tyres to expand PCR capacity by almost 10%

Although Apollo Tyres’ capital expenditure won’t reach its targeted level of Rs 10 billion (£92.2 million) during the 2025 financial year, it’ll be a different story when the new year begins on 1 April. In addition to confirming that FY25 CapEx will only “be around” Rs 7 billion to Rs 8 billion (£64.5 million to £73.7 million), during an investor conference call on 7 February Chief Financial Officer Gaurav also mentioned that the tyre maker intends to significantly raise CapEx for FY26 and shared details of specific projects.

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Apollo Tyres reports lower Q3, 9M profits

Apollo Tyres Ltd has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter (October to December) and nine first months of the 2024-25 financial year, reporting consolidated revenue of Rs 69.28 billion (£635.30 million), an increase of 5.1 per cent over the same period last fiscal. Both the tyre maker’s Indian and European operations delivered mid-single-digit revenue growth during the quarter. Operating profit declined 21.6 per cent compared with the prior year, to Rs 9.47 billion (£86.84 million), while net profit was, at Rs 3.37 billion (£30.90 million), 32.2 per cent lower.

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Apollo Tyres recognised as a Top Employer

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Apollo Tyres has been certified as a Top Employer in Hungary, Singapore, The Netherlands and The United Kingdom for 2025. The Singapore and UK Offices have received the Top Employer certification for the third consecutive year, while Hungary and The Netherlands have been certified for the second consecutive year.

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Apollo Tyres showing Vredestein adverts at La Liga football matches

Apollo Tyres is set to show Vredestein adverts on pitch-side LED boards at La Liga, one of the world’s most prestigious football leagues, further boosting brand visibility and awareness in Spain. The agreement runs through the remainder of the current 2024/25 season and will see Vredestein branding feature at 28 matches across multiple stadiums, commencing on 19 January during the Girona vs Sevilla game.

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Sword of Honour – Apollo Tyres gains British Safety Council award

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The British Safety Council has awarded Apollo Tyres Ltd its Sword of Honour, demonstrating excellence in the management of health and safety risks at work. The company’s plant in Andhra Pradesh, India gained this distinction after achieving Five Stars in the British Safety Council health and safety management audit conducted in the qualification period between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024. The tyre maker also demonstrated, to an independent panel, excellence in its health and safety management throughout the business – from the shopfloor to the boardroom.

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Apollo Vredestein debuts new products, discusses market trends

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Domenico Gatti has been Cluster Director for Apollo Vredestein’s South West Europe business since 2021. Our Italian sister site PneusNews.it caught up with him at the EIMA show in Bologna earlier this month and discussed the company’s agro-industrial business, as well as wider topics such as the car and truck markets and the current crisis within the automotive sector.

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Big is beautiful – Vredestein shares slurry tanker tyre test results

Samson Agro and Apollo Tyres have completed an in-depth tyre test in Denmark to explore ways to enhance the efficiency of organic fertiliser handling. This collaborative study examined five different sizes of Vredestein slurry tanker tyre, evaluating their impact on fuel consumption, soil compaction, and overall performance in both field and road conditions.

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Apollo Tyres – steady revenue growth amid challenging conditions in H1 FY25

Apollo Tyres Ltd has reported modest revenue growth for the first half of the financial year that ends 31 March 2025 (FY25), reflecting strong replacement segment performance in India and a robust passenger vehicle segment contribution in Europe. The company’s performance reflects a mixed landscape, with supply chain costs and inflationary pressures continuing to affect profitability, particularly in India, its largest market.

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Q1 2025 debut for VF Vredestein Traxion CropCare

With the launch of Vredestein Traxion CropCare, Apollo Tyres Ltd now offers a VF sprayer tyre within its agricultural range and believes this product will “set new standards in the row crop tyre segment for stability, self-cleaning and long life.” Engineered specifically for trailed and self-propelled sprayers, Apollo will initially offer the new Vredestein tyre in two sizes – VF 380/90 R46 and VF 380/105 R50 – from early 2025.

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Apollo Tyres optimises North West Cluster leadership

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Apollo Tyres Ltd has made two management changes in order to “optimise” the team that leads its North West Cluster within Europe. Fabian Ezendam has been appointed new International Key Account Manager with immediate effect, responsible for overseeing some of the company’s largest international accounts, including Global Automotive Investment Holdings, LKQ and the Automotive Group.

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