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Truck, Trailer and Tyre Expo 2019

At the fourth edition of the Truck, Trailer and Tyre Expo 2019 axle, suspension and tyre manufactur­ers stood out.

- Story by: Deven Lad

Setting side the slump in the automotive industry, the fourth edition of the Truck, Trailer and Tyre Expo 2019 drew attention to the positives in the truck, trailer and tyre ecosystem. Held between November 22-24, 2019 at the CIDCO Exhibition Center, in Navi Mumbai drew participat­ion from close 60 exhibitors with a majority of them being components manufactur­ers. Of these, axle, suspension and tyre manufactur­ers stood out. For instance, companies like Jamna Auto Industries and Sae-Smb group showcased their range of next-generation axles and suspension­s. Tyre manufactur­ers and tread rubber, precured tread rubber, retreading material suppliers and exporters like Midas Mileage, Chao Yang and Trans Tyres India grabbed attention with their product showcases bang in the centre of the hall. The objective was to showcase a wide product range and get the dealers to initiate business. The truck and trailer body manufactur­ers present at the exhibition made their presence felt too. Organised with an aim to offer a suitable platform to the industry’s stakeholde­rs including

Original Equipment Manufactur­ers (OEMs), the fourth edition proved to be a catalyst for the B2B target audience. It paved the way for them to test the waters of the domestic market and leverage the true market potential of their products in Indian Market.

At the fifth edition of the Truck, Trailer and Tyre Expo 2019, exhibitors showcased an array of new technologi­es and products spanning the truck, trailer and tyre industry ecosystem, and in keeping with the needs of future mobility.

They ensured that the forum came across as a breeding ground of potential business tie-ups with ample opportunit­y for engagement with the industry experts who in turn were on the lookout for conversion­s. Tata DLT, ASL Enterprise­s, Syndicate Motor company, Ampro Testing machine, Kross Limited, Altair

Engineerin­g Inc, Auto Pins India Limited, Vandana Group, Microtex batteries, S.M auto engineerin­g, Silkaans, Thorat motors, Arya Industries, and Map My India to name a few were among companies to showcase their products. Of these, Tata Internatio­nal DLT was the show stealer with its tipper truck and trailer keeping the crowds busy. The Tata DLT tipper truck displayed featured a 16 Cu.m heavy-duty tipper body. Known to be built by Hardox on a Tata LPK 2518 HD 6x4 truck chassis, the tipper body measured 4.625 m in length, 2.4 m in width and 1.4 m in height. With an approximat­e GVW of 3150 kg, according to Tata Internatio­nal DLT, the tipper body is likely to find applicatio­n suited to sand and gravel quarries. The trailer manufactur­er also showcased a 40 feet flatbed trailer with a payload capacity of 40 to 65-tonne.

Right next to the flatbed trailer, the company also showcased its tandem axle leaf spring pneumatic suspension unit. Another highlight of the expo was the commercial and passenger electric vehicles range from Syndicate Motors. At the expo, the company showcased its e-Loader and e-Rikshaws range. Kross, Auto Pins India and Yaman Ignitech Pvt ltd were among the components suppliers to commercial vehicles among others. The objective of bringing together the industry players for common benefits and for the developmen­t of the industry in the near term was achieved. Organisers are also hopeful to see the change in the auto industry with the innovative products displayed this year. The organisers expect to draw an even larger audience in the forthcomin­g edition of the Truck, Trailer and Tyre Expo.

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