Chinese tyre manufacturer Landsail Tires has entered the Indian tyre aftermarket with its newly-launched tyres. A subsidiary of China-based Qingdao Sentury Tire Co. Ltd., the company has signed a joint venture with the Delhi-based pneumatic tyre importer and logistics firm Vikas Retail Pvt. Ltd., to market the newly launched products. Story by: Gunjan D. Bidani Landsail Tires recently announced its[Read More…]
ACI Bureau Leading tyre manufacturer JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., produces a wide range of tyre products to cater to multiple segments. It is positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for all customer requirements. Engaged in the manufacture and marketing of automotive tyres, tubes and flaps, the company’s tyre products comprise Truck and Bus Radials, Truck and Bus Bias, passenger car[Read More…]
Amid challenges of raw materials and auto industry slowdown, the Indian tyre industry is continuing to perform well. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Apollo Tyres has reported 18 per cent growth in FY2018-19 at Rs.17273 crores as against Rs.14674 crores in FY2017-18. Revealing ‘Vision 2020’, which focuses on building leadership in India, premium-isation in Europe, and strategic exploration of attractive markets,[Read More…]
Doing Rs.85 crore worth of business as the preference for alternate fuels grows, Greenfuel Energy Solutions is on a high growth path. Story by: Gunjan Bidani and Deepti Thore Recording its highest turnover this year with a business of Rs.85 crores, Greenfuel Energy is looking at a considerable uptake in business as the preference for alternate fuels rises. Recognised by[Read More…]
Story by: Anwesh Koley Goodyear India recently announced the launch of two new products Assurance DuraPlus 2 and Wrangler AT SilentTrac for the Indian market. While Assurance Duraplus 2 is designed for small-to-mid-sized passenger cars to further meet the upgraded needs of value-conscious consumers, Wrangler AT SilentTrac is tailored for confident SUV drivers with a strong desire for adventure and[Read More…]
Story by: Sricharan R The roots of 3D printing or additive manufacturing can be traced back to 1986. It was when the first patent for Stereo Lithography Apparatus (SLA) was issued to Charles Hull. Back then itself the technology was considered to have the potential to democratise the production of goods. Three decades later, the belief has only grown stronger.[Read More…]
ACI Bureau Mumbai head-quartered CEAT, the flagship company of Rs.22,000 crore RPG Enterprises, is one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers and has a strong presence in the global markets. CEAT produces over 37 million tyres a year and offers the widest range of tyres to all segments and manufactures world-class radials for heavy-duty trucks and buses, light commercial vehicles, earthmovers,[Read More…]
As part of the Apollo Tyres Vision 2020 roadmap, the company aims to become a premier tyre player with diversified and multinational presence. ACI Bureau In the business of manufacture and sales of tyres since its inception in 1972, Apollo Tyres caters to over 100 countries. The company markets products under two brands: Apollo and Vredestein, that are sold through[Read More…]
Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has announced a 5-year partnership with Jaipur-based Bharat Skill Development University (BSDU) to provide Indian youth with hands-on, skills-based training for career development in the automotive industry and body shops. The partnership is expected to train more than 200 students with certified programs of 6 months, 1 year, or 3[Read More…]
To help the automotive industry meet the upcoming emissions regulations for single- and twin-cylinder gasoline engines, STMicroelectronics, with Arrow Electronics, has released a complete reference design ECU (Electronic Control Unit) for electronic fuel-injection (EFI). The SPC5-L9177A-K02 ECU Reference Design targets small engines for motorcycles, scooters, and three wheelers, which must satisfy upcoming Euro 5, Bharat Stage VI (BSVI), and China IV and[Read More…]
