Apollo Tyres Receives ISO Certification for Sustainability
Apollo Tyres underwent a three-stage assessment for the certification.
Apollo Tyres Opens Digital Innovation Center in India
In partnership with the Telangana Government, Apollo Tyres announced the launch of a digital innovation centre in Hyderabad, India.
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
Tire Industry in India: Exports Remain a Pillar of Growth
Supported by a vibrant domestic automotive industry, the Indian tire industry has been among the fastest-growing on a global scale during the past decade. With a total of 66 production plants and 41 tire producers (in all the sub-segments), the Indian tire industry registered a turnover of $8.5 billion in the financial year 2020-21. Exports
Apollo, Tyromer Partner to use Recycled Tire Material
Apollo Tyres has partnered with Tyromer to produce tires made from recycled materials as part of its efforts to shift to sustainability in its business model. Apollo says that moving forward, it will use Tyromer’s proprietary tire-derived polymer (TDP) as its tire material. Tyromer says that Using a ton of TDP saves GHG emissions equivalent
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
Vredestein Brand Entered 1000 Miglia With 1955 Porsche
Vredestein Tires was 1000 Miglia’s official tire partner, and the brand showcased itself on four participating vehicles this year, including a restored 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster entered for the first time by the tire manufacturer’s U.S. operations. The Speedster was co-driven by Lara, aka “That Porsche Girl” and its owner, Bernard Moix. Lara is
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
