Apollo Tyres has partnered with NATRAX to establish India’s first test track dedicated to validating tyres for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and low rolling resistance tyres. This collaboration aims to provide EV manufacturers with a dedicated facility to test and validate the cut and chip resistance of tyres, crucial due to the unique characteristics of EVs like regenerative braking and high-speed[Read More…]
Onkar Kanwar, Chairman, of Apollo Tyres Ltd has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the All India Management Association (AIMA)’s Managing India Awards ceremony. Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Honourable Vice President of India, presented the award to Mr Kanwar in the presence of other dignitaries from various sectors. Onkar Kanwar was recognised for his value-driven business strategy and his[Read More…]
Leading tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres has introduced the Vredestein Pinza All Terrain (AT) tyres in India, specifically designed for premium SUVs from top brands such as Jeep, JLR, Mercedes, Toyota and Volvo. The Vredestein Pinza AT tyres provides an all-weather grip, excellent stability, and a quieter ride. The tyres are produced at Apollo Tyres’ facilities in Vadodara and Andhra Pradesh[Read More…]
Apollo Tyres has developed tyres with 75 per cent sustainable materials. This is aligned with Apollo Tyres’ sustainability roadmap of increasing the usage of sustainable raw materials to 40 per cent by 2030. The concept Agriculture tyres containing 75 per cent sustainable materials, has nine featured compounding ingredients in different components of the tyres. This includes recycled rubber, sustainable carbon[Read More…]
Apollo Tyres, today inaugurated an Advanced Tyre Testing facility, which is housed at its Global R&D Centre, Asia in Chennai, India. The new facility will help improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of the product development cycle for passenger vehicle and two-wheeler tyres, including the ones for electric vehicles. The key features of the Advanced Test facility are the custom-designed[Read More…]
In an industry talk session, Satish Sharma, President of the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA), Apollo Tyres Ltd. and Chairman, Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), speaks to Ashish Bhatia on the need to re-imagine a meaningful business. Q. What is your broad-based analysis of the industry sentiment?A. The industry has seen a fair amount of a rather tough[Read More…]
Apollo Tyres and Tyromer Inc have announced a partnership to develop sustainable materials. Taking forward its commitment to Sustainability, Apollo Tyres has partnered with Tyromer Inc, a leader in the non-chemical devulcanisation of end-of-life tyres. Tyromer Inc, through their Indian associate, Tyromer India LLP, is committed to supplying recycled rubber material, produced using its environmentally sustainable processes, to Apollo Tyres.[Read More…]
Rajasekhara Reddy has been appointed by Apollo Tyres to serve as the group head of supply chain for the APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) region. Rajasekhara would be in charge of the regional SCM team, which would be in charge of directing and leading the regional SCM function. He would collaborate with a range of parties, including teams[Read More…]
Apollo Tyres has introduced specific tyres for electric vehicles (EVs) for both, passenger vehicles and two-wheelers. Apollo Amperionrange of tyres for the PV segment, whereas Apollo WAVrange for the two-wheelers, were launched today for the Indian market. EV Tyre Launch 1: (l-r) Satish Sharma, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Rajesh Dahiya, Vice President, Sales & Service (India, SAARC &[Read More…]
The tyre industry is banking on exports and replacement demand to drive growth. Ashish Bhatia weighs in on the tailwinds and the headwinds. All through the pandemic marred fiscal, the tyre industry turned adversities into opportunities. If there were headwinds like the availability of Natural Rubber (NR) and the shortage of performance tyres, the industry tactically dealt with them to[Read More…]
