Tyrexpo India 2016, the trade fair that is targeted at buyers and sellerrs of tyres, garage and workshop equipment, is to be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from June 14-16.

The 2015 edition of the event was held in Chennai and was organised by SingEx Exhibitions. “When we first launched Tyrexpo India in Chennai, we forecasted and recognised the growth potential of the tyre industry in India. We felt that it is time for us to expand our coverage in India. Tyrexpo India 2016 in New Delhi aims to fortify the local tyre market by connecting local companies across India with international ones, and creating platforms for knowledge sharing and conversations,” said Ms Eileen Hair, project director of Automotive and Commodities Cluster.

The New Delhi event will focus on four segments – Tyres, Automotive Repair & Maintenance, Services & Smart Solutions and Tyre Sustainability – which are the growing needs of the industry. Visitors can expect to benefit from the following new and key elements at the event:

Workshops, Seminars and Congress: Besides showcasing a varied range of tyres, Tyrexpo India 2016 will hold ‘Tyre Retail Congress’, a one-day conference which will bring together tyre brands, retailers, distributors and auto enthusiasts to engage in discussions about the impact of technological advancements and new disruptions on the sector, and how tyre retailers and distributors can stay ahead of the rapidly evolving business landscape.

TechTalk Seminar: This is a series of workshops and knowledge programmes to sharpen the skills of specialists and engineers, and keep industry players abreast of the latest developments. Here industry experts and leaders from the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), Bosch, Elgi Rubber and others will speak about the various challenges and trends business owners and professionals face to stay competitive in the industry.

Rajiv Budhraja, director general of ATMA, will speaks on the trends and challenges of the tyre industry in India. At the Tyre Retain Congress, industry experts will also debate the impact of technological advancements and new disruptions on the sector, and how tyre retailers and distributors can stay ahead of the rapidly evolving business landscape.  

Tyrexpo Technical Workshop: This is a series of engaging hands-on product demonstrations aimed at honing the skills and expertise of those in the tyre repair trade to meet the demands for better quality service and standards. Elgi Rubber will showcase 45-minutes hands-on product demonstrations and also offer top tips on tyre repair. 

Billed as a one-stop shop for the tyre industry trade, business visitors will be able to source and discover a wider range and new products, services and solutions for the India and export market from around 100 international tyre and automotive companies.

Autocar Professional is a media partner for Tyrexpo India 2016. For addiitional details on the trade fair, www.tyrexposeries.com/india.