Bridgestone announces its first OTR dealership

Bridgestone India Private Limited has introduced its steel-belted OTR Radial Tyre for Indian Replacement Market in association with their business partner, M/S Galaxy Motors and M/s Dixon Tyres & Accessories, New Delhi. Radial Tyres are the next growth catalyst for the Indian tyre industry. As per industry demands, the overall radialisation market is expected to improve from 2 pc in 2010 to 6 pc in 2014. The dumper segment is expected to witness maximum radialisation from 3 pc in 2010 to 9 pc in 2014. Industry sees a growing shift towards heavy tonnage vehicle (100 to 240 Tones). The OTR Tyre demand in radial construction is expected to receive remarkable growth. Speaking on the announcement of first off-the-road tyre dealership in India, H. Tanigawa, Managing Director, Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd. noted, “The Indian Government’s thrust on building road infrastructure, the golden quadrilateral project, and increasing acceptance of radial tyres has created new opportunities for the tyre industry”