The Business Bytes
TBB BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 13, 2022
Expanding its radial tyre portfolio, tyre major JK Tyre & Industries launched two new product offerings – Jetsteel JDH XM and Jetway JUC XM – in Odisha on Tuesday. These tyres have been developed to capitalize on growth opportunities, overcome the rising input costs of transporters and to ensure long-term benefits toits customers, the company said in a release.
Catering to the increasing demand for All-Wheel Fitment tyres in the market along with customer’s expectations of a longer tyre life, the company has introduced its Next-Gen Semi-Lug tyre Jetway JUC XM. Equipped with even-wear characteristics, the Jetway JUC XM is specifically designed to provide a premium tyre life ensuring better fuel efficiency and reducing the cost of ownership for truck owners.
The Jetsteel JDH-XM tyre is to cater to Long-Haul applications in the country. JDH-XM, with its unique tread compound and high tread depth is designed to deliver high tyre life. Fitted with the segment first “Jet-OCT” technology, the tyre is capable of delivering high casing strength resulting in higher retreadability, the company said.
“Odisha is an important market for JK Tyre as it plays a significant role in the growth and progress of the company. As business activities increase and market demand grows, the company is bringing newer products to support its customers and also drive the economic growth of the country. Both the new tyres are designed and developed to meet the everyday challenges and demands of truck owners and drivers. Being at the forefront of advanced technological developments, we are committed to excellence and bring products that are best in class and ahead of time. We are confident that our new product offerings will further strengthen our position in the region,” said Anuj Kathuria, President (India), JK Tyre, while launching the products in Bhubaneswar today.
Having an in-depth understanding of the current load and road conditions, the company has developed these tyres in order to handle the rub-offs caused by the increase in movements of FMCG, e-commerce, perishable and industrial goods, he added.
