TVS Tread, the Retreading Division of Sundaram Industries Ltd., part of the renowned TVS Group, has been a pioneer in the field of retreading and repairs of tyres, offering tyre care solutions to customers for over seven decades. The company reaches out to fleet owners through ‘Tyre Care’ seminars at which the critical aspects of tyre maintenance are discussed with a view to benefiting the audience by improving their profitability in transportation. One such seminar was recently held in Chennai for sharing knowledge on tyre care with over 60 fleet operators from the southern market attending it. Mr. V.N. Ramamoorthy, CEO, TVS Tread, gave a detailed presentation on the subject.
With operating costs shooting without respite, efficient tyre maintenance is easily the most direct technique which could help bring down costs. There is enormous potential for huge savings if the usable life of every tyre is increased by performing multiple retreads, which could result in lowering the cost per km (CPKM) for customers.
The recent seminar, in line with the similar ones conducted by TVS Tread in the past, touched upon key aspects of tyre maintenance which included discussions on basic types of tyres, tyre construction, factors which affect the tyre performance, multiple retreading and reduction of CPKM. The participants’ queries were answered by the TVS Tread team which did a commendable job by ensuring that the attendees were provided with plenty of takeaways for improving their business.
Says Mr. Ramamoorthy: “Today the commercial vehicle fleet operators are going through a very tough time in managing their operations due to the spiralling cost of fuels and rise in other inputs. It is essential that the tyre cost is reduced, which is the best possibility to lower the cost of operation. TVS Tread has been in the field of recycling and retreading of tyres for over seven decades. Through our ‘Tyre Care’ seminars, we help fleet operators lower the CPKM which results in huge cost saving. We have done over 125 such seminars in the interest of transport operators’ economy, and also, from an environmental protection point of view, reusing the tyre for longer periods by multiple retreading helps reduce pollution. Safety is another factor of prime importance at TVS Tread, and we will strive to continue providing the best quality retreading in the industry.”