Building tyres in collaboration with Continental AG of Germany, Metro Tyres began its journey with bicycle tyres. Focusing on replacement market, the company is witnessing good growth. “Presence in both OEM and replacement market is allowing us to analyse demands patterns,” said Rummy Chhabra, Managing Director, Metro Tyres, in a conversation with Anwesh Koley of Auto Components India in an[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
ACI Bureau Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings and custom-moulded polymer components, has launched HiSpin PDR RT and HiSpin HS40, 2 seals specifically developed for electric vehicles. Engineered to operate at high velocity, they help overcome issues related to sealing at high rotary speeds that limit electric cars being able to meet the[Read More…]
Story & Photos: Bhargav TS Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd., with over 127 years of global history in mobility solutions, has launched its Next Truck Generation (NTG), to drive the shift towards sustainable transport solutions in the mining industry. With its unique modular system, NTG will deliver productivity-enhancing services as well as customised transport solutions. Petr Novotny, Managing Director,[Read More…]
Story by:Bhargav TS Competition in India’s automotive and auto parts industry has been growing in the recent years. Earlier, the regulatory framework and market conditions positioned the Indian OEMs in an oligopolistic market structure. With the opening up of the market and deregulation, many new players have entered the fray. Indian players are entering into joint ventures with foreign companies[Read More…]
Gets ready with Man, Machine, Methods, and Parts to address the upcoming new regulation for the auto industry Story by: Sricharan R One major change that is coming up in the auto industry is BS VI. From April 2020, all vehicles will have to comply with the new norms. Though the servicing needs of these vehicles will come up only[Read More…]
