Apollo Tyres Inaugurates Advanced R&D Tire Testing Facility
Apollo Tyres has inaugurated its advanced tire testing facility that is housed at its global R&D center in Chennai, India. The new facility will help improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of its product development cycles for passenger vehicle and two-wheeler tires, including ones for electric vehicles, the company said. Key features of the facility
Apollo Tyres’ India Plant Receives Deming Prize
Apollo Tyres says its Chennai plant received the Deming Prize, one of the highest awards on Total Quality Management (TQM). C Thomas Mathew, unit head at the Chennai plant, received the award from the Deming Prize Committee in Tokyo, Japan. Apollo says its Chennai Plant received the award for achieving outstanding performance by practicing TQM,
Apollo Tyres Adds New Group Head of HR
Apollo Tyres announced that Dipankar Ghosh has joined as group head of human resources (HR) for the Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) region. Apollo says he will be responsible for overseeing key strategies in strengthening the talent pipeline, ensuring a high-performance culture and building a highly engaged ecosystem in this APMEA region. The
Apollo Tyres Launches New EV-Specific Tires in India
Apollo Tyres has introduced specific tires for electric vehicles (EVs) for both passenger vehicles and two-wheelers. The Apollo Amperion range of tires for the passenger vehicle segment, whereas the Apollo WAV range is for two-wheelers. Both were launched for the Indian market. The Apollo Amperion will cater to the EVs in hatchback, compact SUV and
Apollo Tyres Extends Agreement With 1000 Miglia Classic Car Rally
Apollo Tyres has signed a new three-year agreement with the 1000 Miglia classic car rally in Italy, further extending its “Official Tyre Partner” status that commenced in 2017. The deal will see the company’s Vredestein product brand feature at locations throughout the rally and in all of the event’s online and offline marketing. The new
Apollo Tyres Opens Digital Innovation Hub in UK
Apollo Tyres is launching a “Digital Innovation Hub” in London. As part of the company’s digital strategy to implement what it calls “Industry 4.0,” Apollo says the innovation hub will use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to solve complex manufacturing problems, focused on improving the efficiency, quality and sustainability of its manufacturing practices. Apollo
Apollo Tyres to Deploy EV Charging Stations
According to Apollo Tyres, they have announced a strategic partnership with Tata Power for the deployment of public charging stations across India. These charging stations will be deployed at Apollo Tyres’ commercial and passenger vehicle zones spread across the country. The development and availability of EV charging infrastructure is a key requirement for the rapid
Apollo Tyres Increases Use of Green Power for Chennai Facility
Apollo Tyres Ltd. says it has secured green power sources for its largest manufacturing facility in Chennai, located the southern part of India. This will increase the share of renewable energy to more than 30% of the total for this manufacturing facility. Apollo Tyres has invested in CSE Deccan Solar, a subsidiary of Cleantech Solar,
Apollo Tyres Brings Vredestein Tire Brand to India
The Vredestein brand entered India with tire sizes of 15 to 20 inches in the passenger vehicle segment.
Apollo Tyres Wins 2020 National Intellectual Property Award
The company received the award on the basis of its intellectual property registrations, both in terms of quality and quantity.
