Apollo opens Retread Zone outlet in Mumbai

In an attempt to spread its wings across the country, Apollo Tyres has opened its third Retread Zone (ARZ) in the Western Part of India. This new outlet is located in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai and aims to provide quality retreading service to truck-bus customers and fleet owner, states the company.

Commenting on the network expansion, Satish Sharma, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Apollo Tyres Ltd said, “As a dominant player in the commercial vehicle segment, especially in India, we are committed to providing 360 degree solution to our customers, which very much includes retreading as well, to enhance the tyre life of the end-user. The increase in usage of radial tyres in the truck-bus segment, has increased the potential for retreading, and thereby the need for more such quality retreading outlets to service our customers.”

In addition to providing infrastructural support for these retreading outlets, Apollo Tyres also trains the employees of ARZ at its Retread Research and Training Centre in Chennai. To meet quality retread demand, the company looks forward to setting up 20 Apollo Retread Zone outlets in India by FY2015-16 end.