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Phoenix Yule to Expand Capacity by 60 per cent

(India/Rubber Asia) India’s largest manufacturer of steel cord reinforced converyor belts, Phoenix Yule, has announced plans to expand its capacity by as much as 60 per cent. Phoenix Yule is the company created by the privatisation of the conveyor belts division of the public sector Andrew Yule. According to Rubber Asia, currently 74 per cent of its 460 million rupee (£5.26 million) paid-up equity capital is held by Phoenix of Germany, while the rest is with the Government.

29th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Signs Deal with India’s Metro Tyres

Indian tyremaker Metro Tyres is planning the production of tubeless motorcycle tyres as part of a technical collaborative deal with Continental AG. The tyres will initially be manufactured principally for overseas markets, although domestic sales will follow at a later date.

24th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Aftermarket in India Growing: Frost & Sullivan Report

(Akron/Tire Review) A new report from Frost & Sullivan, entitled “Indian Tire Aftermarket,” shows that the Indian tyre aftermarket earned revenues of $1,461.7 million in 2005 and estimates revenues to reach $3,414.6 million in 2012.

23rd January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Brityrex International 2007 Puts Global Marketing Drive into Gear

A major marketing campaign is underway to attract visitors from around the world to this year’s Brityrex International 07 show at the G-MEX Exhibition Centre in Manchester. More than 60,000 free entry tickets to the exhibition are being distributed throughout the UK tyre industry and to professionals around the world. Each exhibitor at May’s show also has the opportunity of taking hundreds of tickets to attract their own customers and contacts to the event.

23rd January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Wins Two Awards

Apollo Tyre’s new UHP Aspire has been voted Automotive Product of the Year by NDTV Profit and Car India magazine. The W-speed rated tyre – safe to up to 270km/h – was awarded this distinction by India’s leading business television channel and the popular car magazine at a function in Mumbai attended by leading representatives of India’s automotive industry.

At a separate awards ceremony, this time in New Delhi, Apollo was awarded a commendation for its road safety campaigns. Throughout the past year Apollo has undertaken to increase road safety awareness by highlighting correct tyre maintenance procedure. The commendation was given by the Institute of Road Traffic Education as part of their 2006 awards programme, and Apollo was the only commercial entity, alongside seven individuals and non-profit groups, to be granted such a distinction. Apollo intends to continue its road safety programmes in 2007.

16th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop India Resumes Production

Tyres are reportedly rolling off the Dunlop production line in Sahagunj, India, for the first time since 2001. The factory, located in the state of Bengal, is initially focusing on manufacturing Earthmover tyres, although the production of other types of tyre should commence before mid 2007. The workforce at Sahagunj numbered 473 the day work resumed, but this number should increase to about 1,200 during the coming months.

15th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian Fleet Owner Looks to China

In a move that shows that not even up and coming players in the tyre world can afford to be complacent, a large Indian transport provider has ordered a trial run of tyres from China to evaluate their value for money.

12th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

MRF to expand capacity at three locations

India’s largest tyremaker, MRF, recently outlined its plans for expansion at three of its factories. The expansion is estimated to cost somewhere between £58 and 70 million, and will be implemented over a period of two years.

12th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Straight Set to Apollo

Indian tyremaker Apollo Tyres has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of professional tennis in its homeland by signing up a doubles team to compete in the 2007 ATP and Grand Slam Tours. The two players are top Indian player Mahesh Bhupathi and the Czech Republic’s Radek Stepanek.

11th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Tyres to Diversify

Major Indian tyremaker Apollo Tyres has made the decision to diversify into the transportation and logistics industry. Sister company Apollo International is in the process of establishing a cargo container freight depot near Mumbai, and is eager to acquire an established third party logistics firm to facilitate the development of the new business.

4th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

RH Claydon Looks Ahead to 2007

With farming becoming ever more sophisticated and the equipment used increasingly specialised, it is important that the right tyre for the job be readily obtainable at short notice. National independent tyre wholesaler RH Claydon Ltd boasts a comprehensive range of tyres to meet all needs, and agricultural users looking for a specific tyre are by no means overlooked – a large range of major brand agricultural tyres are always in stock at the company’s four sales and service/distribution branches in England and one in Scotland. Brands stocked include: Goodyear/Dunlop, Continental, Semperit Agricultural, Trelleborg, BKT/Supreme, Titan, Mitas, Kenda, and Duro.

14th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tech Repairs Becomes Increasingly International

Headquartered in Johnstown, Ohio and founded in 1939, Tech International is a family business that describes itself as the world’s leading producer of tyre and tube repairs and wheel service solutions. According to the official literature, the company markets more than 5,000 products into over 110 countries throughout the world and is recognized as one of the top exporters in the United States.

14th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Novex Welcomes Dealers to Durban Plant

UK and international Novex dealers were recently given first-hand insight into the production of and technical knowledge behind the tyres they sell. In a visit to the Dunlop Tyres International facility in Durban, South Africa, a selected group of retailers were taken through the stages of manufacture that go into each Novex car and light commercial tyre.

11th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Ceat Looking to Set up New Greenfield Site

Ceat Tyres is planning to set up a new truck and bus radial production plant, which would also be used to produce car, tractor and speciality tyres, such as EM/OTR products, with at estimated cost range of 4.5 – 6 billion rupees (around £51 million). Local news sources have reported that the company is currently “scouting for land across India.” The final decision will reportedly be taken shortly.

8th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Seeks Exemption from Indian Standards

At a meeting in New Delhi the French Government has sought to gain exemption from having to add the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) marking for to Michelin tyres in addition to their current e-marking.

7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors