GRI Receives US DOT Certification for Safety
GRI tires will now have a DOT code embossed on their sidewalls.
GRI Acquires Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV
GRI acquired Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV in the Netherlands, an aftermarket tire company specializing in supplying tires for heavy equipment such as forklifts. Founded in 2010, Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV has a warehouse and office complex in which it operates in Ede, around 70 miles southeast of Amsterdam. GRI says many on the company’s team come with
GRI Appoints Michael Connor as US Director of Sales
GRI has appointed Michael Connor as its director of sales for its US operations. Conner will oversee the sales, marketing, operations and customer service efforts in North America, covering its material handling, agriculture and construction product portfolios. Conner has been credited with handling some of the US’s finest brands in the specialty tire market, GRI
GRI Opens US Corporate Office at RTP in North Carolina
GRI announced the opening of its corporate office at Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina. GRI says the Research Triangle Park (RTP) location was selected because it views it as one of the most recognized locations for many major corporations in the U.S. According to GRI, its U.S. team will take full command of
GRI Launches Earth Series of Radial Agriculture Tires
GRI has launched the Green XLR Earth series of radial agriculture tires. Designed in a novel earthy green color, GRI says the Green XLR Earth series is produced with a high percentage of recycled carbon black to reduce its carbon footprint and also incorporates soybean oil. According to GRI, it also contains next-generation HD Silica
GRI Says it Stays Resilient Despite Challenges in Sri Lanka
GRI says it continues to supply Sri Lankan-made specialty tires to global customers. Sri Lanka has experienced fuel shortages and power cuts that have exacerbated its economic crisis, which in turn has been compounded by leadership and political uncertainty, says GRI. GRI says it has been able to maintain its operations and fulfill its responsibilities
GRI Wins Three Awards for National Business Excellence
GRI says it won three awards at the recently held National Business Excellence Awards 2021, by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. GRI says it was a runner-up for Excellence in the Global Market Reach Category while being presented with a Merit Award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability, in addition to a Merit
GRI Wins Silver at the 29th Annual Export Awards
GRI was recognized for its contribution to the Sri Lankan export sector when it won silver in the rubber tires and accessories sector at the 29th annual Export Awards by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka. The theme of this year’s Award Ceremony was “Rise, Rebuild & Regain”. During this difficult time in
GRI’s New $25M Mixing Plant to be Complete by Mid-2022
The mixing plant will employ sustainable practices and is a $25 million investment for the company.
GRI Plants 450 Rubber Trees Through New Initiative
Through its “Greening Our Planet” initiative, GRI planted 450 trees in the natural rubber estates of smallholder farmers in Sri Lanka.
GRI Launches Ultimate Green XT Tire
The tire contains 42.8% sustainable materials, which includes bio-sourced and recycled materials. It is built with natural rubber silica, recycled carbon black and reclaimed rubber from used tires.
GRI Increases Green Manufacturing Efforts
One green manufacturing effort put in place by the company is the use of solar panels on the roofs of its factories to generate electrical energy.
