Off-the-road tyre manufacturers are targeting new frontiers, with key trends including increased infrastructure development, mining, and construction projects in emerging economies.
Global off-highway tyre manufacturer BKT (Balkrishna Industries) has further extended its original equipment (OE) division by appointing two new specialist figures for South America and one for France.
BKT has said the appointments mark a further step towards its long-term objectives outlined in the company’s 2030 growth vision and strategic roadmap.
The BKT announcements come as a new report from consulting company MarketGenics said the global off-the-road (OTR) tyre market is likely to grow from $US3.3 billion in 2025 to $US4.5 billion in 2035. This will be driven by an increase in infrastructure development, mining, and construction projects in emerging economies and developed economies.
The growing urbanisation and industrialisation, especially in Latin America and the Asia Pacific, are creating the need for heavy machinery that uses strong OTR tyres.
As part of BKT’s global OE deployment and to scale operations in the key business region of South America, BKT has announced the arrival of two senior professionals for South America.
The first is Cadu Accica, who has been appointed as head of original equipment manufacturing (OEM) for South America and brings 19 years of experience in the specialty tyre industry, with a proven record in business development, marketing, and sales. At BKT, Accica will lead OE partnerships, delivering value through customer proximity and long-term collaboration.
The second appointment is Lincoln Sugimoto, who joins BKT as OEM technical manager for South America. With a strong background in engineering and project management and 15 years of experience, including key roles in the specialty tyre and material handling industries, Sugimoto will ensure that OEMs in South America receive best-in-class technical support, fostering innovation and operational excellence in every partnership.
France-based Rémi Morin has been appointed as brand specification manager.
Morin brings in over 12 years of experience with a major global OEM and a decade of international leadership across smart farming, mobility, and innovation to this role.
BKT has said the move reflects its commitment to aligning product development even more closely with the needs of OEMs, dealers, and end-users – ensuring innovation is driven by the real-world demands of the field.
Following recent strategic additions to the OE teams across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, BKT said it is now in a uniquely strong position to scale its OE business across all segments – OTR, agriculture and industrial – unlocking new growth opportunities, reinforcing its global vision, and fully in line with its ambitious 2030 strategic plan.
In a separate move, BKT Europe has announced a revision of the organisational structure within the global OEM sales organisation of the India-headquartered off-road tyre manufacturer.
Under the new model, the various regions will report directly to BKT Europe managing director Lucia Salmaso to simplify decision-making flows and streamline commercial governance.
Transparent solution
Retreading and sustainable tyre solutions provider Marangoni has said it is now one of the first manufacturers in the industry to make CO2 emissions data available for its complete Ringtread product portfolio.
With this initiative, Marangoni said that it provides customers, partners, and fleet operators with a reliable tool to quantify the environmental benefits of retreading and to integrate this knowledge into their sustainability strategies.
The disclosure of CO2 emissions values is a key element of Marangoni’s long-term sustainability commitment.
Compared to new tyres, retreaded tyres significantly reduce raw material and energy consumption, while contributing to a circular economy, according to Marangoni.
“Transparency is the key to trust and sustainable progress,” Marangoni director of sales and marketing Ronny Dietsch said.
“By openly sharing the carbon footprint of our Ringtread products, we empower our customers to base their choices on solid data and together accelerate the transition towards a lower-emission future.”
Marangoni said the CO2 emissions data for its Ringtread product line is based on calculation methods aligned with international standards so customers can confidently conduct their environmental, social and government reporting.
New appointment
Triangle Tyre has appointed Vaculug as distributor for its OTR tyre segment in the UK after-market, succeeding RH Claydon.
Vaculug will focus its sales of Triangle Tyre’s product range on key OTR sectors, including quarrying, mining, port operations, materials handling, and heavy industrial applications.
“We are truly excited by the opportunity to enter the market with an agreement with such a leading brand,” Vaculug managing director Jorge Crespo said
“We are looking forward to building a strong relationship with Triangle and serving both our current customers as well as new ones with quality products.”
Established in 1950, Vaculug produces high-quality OTR and truck retread tyres for fleets across the UK, while offering effective and practical fleet management solutions to its customers.
Since the beginning of its European operations in 2017, Triangle Tyre has focused heavily on refining its distribution model across Europe and appointed distributors in key segments, including the OTR, passenger car radial, and truck, bus and radial segments.
Triangle Tyre Europe OTR director Luca Mai welcomed the announcement.
“Vaculug’s professionalism, infrastructure, and customer-driven approach make them the ideal partner for Triangle in the UK,” he said.
“We thank R.H. Claydon for their successful collaboration over the past years and look forward to building the next chapter of growth with Vaculug.” AB
