Indian Tyre Production up 10% in December ‘05

According to figures released by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), motorcycle tyre production in December last year grew 18 per cent at 18,89,116 units against 16,04,130 units in the same month in 2004.

Production of passenger car tyres rose 13 per cent from 11,27,619 units in December 2004 to 12,77,830 units in December 2005. Production of commercial vehicles tyres moved up nine per cent to 10,52,270 units in December 2005 as compared to 9,68,239 units in December 2004, the ATMA said.

Production of scooter tyres, however, went down by 9 per cent to 8,34,582 units inn December 2005 as compared to 9,14,148 units in the same month in 2004. On the export front, commercial vehicle tyres – the biggest volume segment – saw a 17 per cent fall in demand in December 2005 at 2,01,940 units against 2,43,720 in the same period a year ago.

Passenger car tyres export also went down by 22 per cent to 75,593 in December 2005 from 96,345 units, the ATMA said. Export of motorcycle tyres though grew by 18 per cent to 10,825 units as compared to 9,204 units exported in December 2004.

The Ohio Tire and Automotive Association (OTAA) held its annual golf outing this year at The Country Club at Muirfield Village, close to the renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club, home of the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament.

OTAA leadership welcomed around 116 OTAA members and thanked sponsors before teeing off and, following golf, attendees gathered for dinner, drinks and donations. OTAA leadership, including new President Jon Boyd, tire business manager, from Boyd’s Tire and Service, presented a $3,000 donation to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF). OTAA also presented the William Floyd Distinguished Service Award to Tom White, owner of the six-store Tire Source chain based in Canton. White received the honor in recognition of his long-term dedication and contributions to the OTAA board and the broader Ohio tire industry.