Yokohama to Expand Off-Highway Tire Production Capacity in India
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced that it will expand the Yokohama Group’s global production capacity for off-highway tires by adding new facilities in India.
Apollo Tyres Lays Foundation Stone for 7th Global Manufacturing Facility
The foundation stone of Apollo Tyres’ modern global scale manufacturing facility was laid this week in Andhra Pradesh by Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of the Indian state.
Pirelli Opens Second Retail Store in India
As part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in India, tire maker Pirelli opened a second retail store in Gurugram, India.
Point S Opens First Branded Locations in India
Point S has opened its first branded locations in Ludhiana, Punjab (North) and Kochi, Kerala (South).
Indian Tire Industry Influences Higher Demand, Demonitization Impact Growth
Despite global and domestic uncertainties, the Indian tire industry made steady progress in 2016. India continued to remain a beacon of hope and strong performance, retaining its position as the fastest growing economy in the world.
BKT to Build New Carbon Black Plant
BKT announces plans to build a new plant for the production of carbon black in Bhuj, India, anticipated to produce 60,000 tons of carbon black annually for the global OTR tire manufacturer.
Tyrexpo India, GarageXpo India 2017 Show in July
Tyrexpo and GarageXpo India will be hosted at the Chennai Trade Centre on July 11-13.
Correction Made to Indian OTR Duty Order to Exclude BKT
The International Trade Commission and Department of Commerce have issued a correction to its anti-dumping duty order on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tires from India to explain that Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) is partially excluded from the anti-dumping duty order, according to the Federal Register.
DOC Changes Indian OTR Duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has adjusted its countervailing duty calculations against OTR tires imported from India.
DOC Rules on OTR AD, CVD Cases
DOC upholds earlier determinations in its anti-dumping investigation into certain pneumatic OTR tires from India and countervailing duty investigations into OTR tires from India and Sri Lanka.
Indian Tire Industry Faces Tough Year
Huge momentum in the Indian automotive industry in recent years has led to a brisk growth for Indian tire production. With a population of more than 1.3 billion people and one of the fastest growing automotive industries, tire production in the country is expected to reach new heights in coming years. The following is an
Yokohama Completes ATG Acquisition
Yokohama Rubber Co. officially completed its $1.17 billion acquisition of Alliance Tire Group on July 1. Toru Kobayashi, former assistant to YRC president Hikomitsu Noji, has been appointed Alliance Tire Group chairman. The acquisition will help Yokohama expand its commercial tire business and give the tiremaker access to ag and forestry tire manufacturing – two
