Tyre Technocrats extends its tyre management services to 27 locations across the country with its clientele comprising Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Reliance, Gainwell, Larsen & Toubro, Essel Mining, Ultratech and others. The company also serves big players in Andhra Pradesh’s mining sector.

The tyre retreading market in the country has come a long way. From roadside retreaders resorting to conventional processes to major players bringing in imported machinery for more scientific operations, tyre retreading is no more an idea of the past. The glorious journey has been witnessed by a few from its starting days – Tyre Technocrats is one such retreader. The company also acts as a distributor for major tyre OEMs in the country. 

Founded in 1972 by Biman Das Talreja, Tyre Technocrats was initially associated with retreading truck tyres. Speaking about the company’s journey, Director Sahil Talreja said, “Our retreading operations started under the banner of Widget Tyre Retreaders while simultaneously serving as the dealer for CEAT tyres. Following the success in trucks, we forayed into OTR tyre retreading in 1984. Back then, the supply of OTR tyres was limited, and that affected the country’s mining sector. New tyres had to be imported, which was not feasible for many players in the sector.”

“Taking cognizance of the situation, we started retreading all sizes of tyres, striking a balance between supply and demand,” he said, adding, “From 1990, the company started distributing new wheels of Goodyear and continues distribution across the country.”

The company also has MRF, Bridgestone, Apollo and BKG tyres in its distribution portfolio. 

Explaining why the company didn’t take any franchise of retreading company, Talreja said, “Retreading companies in India, who work on the franchise model, are restricted to truck tyres. The companies retread 1020 and 1120 variants of tyres under the franchise model, which is an old concept. But our primary focus has always been OTR tyres with 95 percent of business dependent on this segment.”

Presently, Tyre Technocrats retreads tyres between 20 and 63 inches alongside the 1020 and 1120 models at its plant located in Udaipur. The company resorts to both cold and hot retreading processes to ensure quality and tyre life. 

The company uses both imported and indigenous machinery at its plant. According to the executive, Tyre Technocrats has imported two of its machines from Italy and Turkey. The Italian machine works on computer numerical control and can retread tyres ranging from 25 to 63 inches. The company uses auto clay machines, moulders to ensure quality for its customers. 

Talreja also informed that the company has its own testing lab to produce the tread rubber used in its processes. The company started production of pre-cured tread rubber in 1986. Presently, Tyre Technocrats manufactures 100 tonnes of tread rubber a month and retreads 1,100 rubber wheels. 

Speaking about the testing lab and ensuring the quality of pre-cured tread, the director stated, “The research and development facility, located within our main plant, is responsible for compounding and manufacturing the pre-cured tread rubber according to the requirements of the fleets that serve the mining sector. We have established eight parameters that ensure quality in our pre-cured tread.”

The company has been marketing its treads for the last two years and banks on customer satisfaction. Its manufacturing facility at Madri Industrial Area spans 180,000 square feet and features a state-of-the-art testing lab. 

Speaking on the facility’s eco-friendliness, Talreja explained, “The industry’s pollution footprints are a result of the carbon mixing. To reduce the carbon footprint, we have installed a machine for 100 percent closed manufacturing that emits 0.2 percent waste per 100 kg of rubber. Hence, the wastage is negligible. The plant has solar panels installed, which contributes to 60 percent of the power consumption.  

Commenting on the present scenario in the country’s retreading market, Talreja explained, “Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, the retreading market is gradually gaining momentum. But due to the inflation in rubber prices and the Russia-Ukraine war, the market is volatile. The prices of raw materials are increasing with each passing month. The price hike is also double of what it was six months ago. Even OEMs are refraining from hiking prices.”

“Again, the availability of raw materials like chemicals and synthetic rubber used in retreading, which was being imported from open markets in Europe and China, has been impacted heavily, creating a dearth. This has mainly been fuelled by a shortage of shipping containers and the exorbitant prices demanded by freight lines,” he added. 

Apart from its extensive business footprint in India, Tyre Technocrats also runs operations in Zambia. Speaking on the same, Talreja pointed out, “We are not into retreading in the East African country but extend tyre management services to KCM mining owned by Vedanta Group.” 

Talking about tyre management services, the executive informed, “We are the pioneer in India when it comes to tyre management services. We started operations in 2003 with Tata Steel in Jamshedpur. Since then, we have continued to successfully extend the service to different companies. The service comprises supplying new tyres to companies, their maintenance and providing manpower at the locations. Under the scheme, we are responsible for removal, fitment, checking inflation levels, check-ups etc. pertaining to tyre life and performance at the sites.”

“The worn-out tyres are brought back to our facility for retreading and again fitted in the dumpers. A team is always present at the client’s site to look after the tyres,” he added. 

The company extends its tyre management services to 27 locations across the country with its clientele comprising Tata Steel, Hindustan Zinc, Reliance, Gainwell, Larsen & Toubro, Essel Mining, Ultratech and others. The company also serves big players in Andhra Pradesh’s mining sector. The company has a vast presence in the Indian mining sector . 

“We have recently forayed into haul road maintenance wherein we develop tyres for underground mining operations. We have our own loaders, compactors, graders used in the operations and also supply tyres on a cost-per-hour basis. We also manufacture patches for cut repairs,” Talreja informed. 

Speaking on the company’s future plans, Talreja informed, “We are entering into manufacturing of solid tyres. We have installed the machinery and the production unit is also nearing completion. We will start operations post-July.”  

Tyre Technocrats has an employee base of 1,200. 

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has earned three prestigious awards across Europe this month. In Germany, its AI-powered tool Fleet Advisor was recognised as the ‘Rising Star’ at the Baugewerbe Produkt des Jahres 2025 awards. Meanwhile, in Poland, Fleet Advisor – which leverages generative AI to deliver swift, insightful answers to critical fleet-related queries – secured the ‘Fleet Derby 2025’ award in the Digital/AI Innovation in Management category.

Additionally, in Spain, Webfleet received the ‘Award for Excellence in the Road Transport Industry’ from Cadena de Suministro, a leading logistics publication, honouring its 25-year legacy of innovation and transformative contributions to the mobility sector. These accolades highlight Webfleet’s continued leadership and technological advancement in fleet management.

Jan-Maarten de Vries, President of Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone, said, “Together, these awards highlight the strength of Webfleet’s dual commitment to cutting-edge innovation and customer-driven progress.”

The 3rd Edition of the Passenger Vehicle Forum (PVF), a leading forum focussing on the passenger vehicle segment, is scheduled to take place on 3 September 2025, at Hyatt Regency, Pune.

This 2025 edition of PVF will focus on a wide area of topics such as – software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and E/E architecture transformation, electrification, hybridisation & future powertrains, connected, autonomous & smart mobility technologies, sustainability, alternative fuel, customer behaviour, retail transformation and aftermarket innovation.

The idea is to understand the present and future trends reshaping the passenger vehicle industry.

The event is expected to bring together over 300 senior decision-makers, more than 60 speakers and over 40 solution providers to debate, discuss and plan the way forward.

Since its debut, the Passenger Vehicle Forum is amongst one of the key platforms that brings together various stakeholders – OEMs, auto component manufacturers, mobility providers and policy influencers, all under one roof.

Chinese tyre major Linglong Tire was recently recognised as one of the Best Managed Companies in China in an event joint held by Deloitte China, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School and the Harvard Business Review.

The tyre maker was recognised for its capabilities in the areas of strategic leadership, operational efficiency, integrated management and sustainable growth at the annual event.

Linglong Tire stated that the Best Managed Companies program is a globally recognised initiative under the guidance of Deloitte is said to be the only international award in China for the comprehensive evaluation of enterprise management systems.

The award in its 7^th year saw potential companies evaluated on the bases of complex management questions, executive interviews and neutral expert assessments based on Deloitte’s global program. The companies were assessed on four criteria – strategy, expertise, commitment and financial strength.

Hankook Tire Hungary Ltd received the ‘Key Supporter of Saint Pantaleon Hospital’ award during the hospital's Semmelweis Day ceremony in Dunaújváros, Hungary. This recognition highlights the company's longstanding commitment to enhancing local healthcare quality through consistent contributions.

Marking a new tradition, this year's ceremony expanded beyond honouring healthcare workers to acknowledge institutional supporters. Hankook earned this distinction through multiple initiatives, including recent equipment donations for the paediatric ward and installation of a nurse call system in the surgical department. The company's support extends to previous years' projects such as ventilator procurement, maternity ward renovations, and pandemic-related protective equipment donations.

The award coincides with Hungary's annual Healthcare Day celebrations on 1 July, which since 1992 has honoured medical professionals nationwide. By recognising Hankook's sustained community involvement, Saint Pantaleon Hospital underscores the vital role of corporate partnerships in maintaining quality healthcare services.

Dr Örs Szilágyi, Director General of the Saint Pantaleon Hospital, said, “We are very grateful for the help and commitment of Hankook Tire Hungary. We are working together for a joint goal to improve continuously the standard of healthcare and thus create value for local citizen, help them in maintaining their health and in getting better. Hankook’s Corporate Social Responsibility sets an example to all. We are happy to award Hankook Tire Hungary Ltd as the first company with the ’Key Supporter of Saint Pantateon Hospital’ award.

Receiving the award from Dr Szilágyi on behalf of the company, Ho Taek Lim, Managing Director of Hankook Tire's Hungary Plant, said, “We are honoured to receive this recognition from Saint Pantaleon Hospital. At Hankook, we believe in long-term partnerships and consider the health of the people living here, our employees and their families to be our most important investment, which is why we intend to continue supporting local initiatives and institutions in the future.”