3. Company profile
•Established in 1972
• A turnover of USD 2.2 billion (INR 133 bn) as
of FY 13-14
• Available in over 100 countries
• Over 16,500 employees
• 8 manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and
Africa
4. • 7th fastest growing Tyre Company in the world.
• 16th largest Tyre Company in the world.
• First Tyre Company in India to obtain ISO9001
certification for all its operations
Ranking of Indian tyre companies
on the basis of production
1. MRF Tyres Limited
2. Apollo Tyres Limited
3. JK Tyres Limited
4. CEAT Tyres Limited
5. Modi Rubber Tyres Limited
6. Birla Tyres Limited
7. Good Year India Limited
8. Vikrant Tyres Limited
Highlights of Apollo Tyres Ltd
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7. World tyre industry – Ranking
Bridgestone 1
Michelin 2
Continental 3
Goodyear 4
Sumitomo 5
Pireli 6
Hankook 7
Dunlop 8
CST 9
Yokohama 10
Cooper tire 11
Nokian Renkaat 12
Double coin 13
Nexen tire 14
Apollo tyres 16
8. INDIAN TYRE INDUSTRY
• Indian Tyre industry expects to grow 11%-12% during the
next three years with revenues of Rs. 623 billion.
• The profitability of the industry has a high correlation with
price of few materials such as rubber, crude oil, as it
accounts more than 70% of the total cost.
• It is mainly dominated by 4 major players MRF, APOLLO
TYRES, JK TYRES and CEAT. They enjoy more than 70% of the
total market shares
10. Apollo Beliefs
VISION
• To be a significant player in
the global tyre industry and
a brand of choice, providing
customer delight and
continuously enhancing
stakeholder value
VALUES
• Customer First
• Business Ethics
• Care for Society
• Empowerment
• One Family
• Communicate Openly
13. Technology
Space Master: Saves
60% space
- Patented 3D siping tech for winter tyres
- Green tyre from natural rubber
Air Master: Variable
front spoiler
14. Partners
* This is only a representative listing and not comprehensive in any manner
17. DIVISION 1
In division one, assigning the jobs are compound
mixing, fabrics, dipping, Extrusion and calendaring.
DIVISION 2
The division has two sections. One in stock
preparation and other is tyre building. Each section has an
executive.
DIVISION 3
The final preparation of tyre. This division jobs are
curing and final finish. This division has an executive in tyre
curing.
19. HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
• Apollo Tyres Ltd has a good HR and Administration
department which always look forward to increase
the efficiency of the employees.
• HR department is concerned with the security,
reception, time office, welfare, safety and
personnel
The major functions of this department are:-
Recruitment
Training
Industrial Relations
Welfare
Time office
Security and Safety
Other Administrative activities
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21. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
• The corporate office situated at Gurgaon does most of the accounting and
taxation jobs of ATL.
• At Perambra plant there is a separate accounting and finance department.
This department deals with salary, wages and costing & Excise duties.
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23. MARKETING DEPARTMENT
• The success of the company is in its products , people & distribution
network.
• The head office is situated at new Delhi that controls the entire
marketing activity.
• There is no separate department for marketing in Perambra.. ATL has 3
corporate offices in Kerala (Cochin (Main office), Trivandrum, and Calicut
which does the market functions for company.
TARGETING
• ATL mainly focus on truck segments (truck tyre market
(replacement and OEMs), light truck commercial market and in
the farm category
• Due to the increased competition and customer demand they
also focus on radial tyres.
• To produce truck/bus radials ATL and Michelin entered into a joint
venture.
24. POSITIONING
• ATL has created an image in the minds of the customers regarding
the quality of their product and its past performance.
• Constant process is done at every stage of manufacture and the
company performance. ATL positions its products according to the
product variety.
PRICING
• The price is fixed depending on the variation of the price of main
raw materials and based on the market situations.
ADVERTISING STRATEGY
• ATL use a mix of media for the target audience.
• ATL advertise less for commercial vehicles because it is more face-
to-face and interactive
• Other promotional activities include printing of brochures,
sponsoring of events and running various awareness campaigns
26. Strength :-
• Wide product variety .
• Excellent Geographical coverage across Asian, European and
African markets.
• Good financial position.
• Good Brand awareness about the product.
• Has manufacturing plants at India, SA, Zimbabwe and
Netherlands.
• Over 4000 dealerships in India, and over 900 in South Africa.
Weakness:-
-Low presence in latest car models.
-Low presence in two/three wheeler segment.
-Brand yet to establish itself like the market leaders.
27. Opportunities:
• Steady growth in vehicle production in the immediate future leading to
growing demand.
• Improved Infrastructure has fuelled more and more transportation.
• - More tie-ups with Automobile companies as it’s mainly into B2B market.
• -Emergence of India as a hub for small car production.
• -Emerging markets and improved lifestyle.
Threats:-
• - Stiff competition from national and international brands.
• - Price wars.
• - Continuous increase in the prices of natural rubber, which
accounts for nearly one third of total raw material cost.
• -Government Policies w.r.t export duties, import duties, tax levied
on automobile industries and economic condition of nation as it
determines the sale of automobiles.
28. Findings
• A good coordination exists between different
departments.
• The products of the company are known for its high
quality standards.
• Workers’ health and safety are given prior importance.
• Labour turnover is very low.
• The company faces the problems of outside competitors
like China.
• Workers, for the fear of loss of jobs resist modernization
of plant.
• Employee’s compensation packages are attractive.
29. Suggestions
• Company should enter in to two & three wheeler tyre
market.
• Company should try to increase its market share in the
radial tyre segment.
• More training facilities must be provided to employees
• Maintain a healthy relationship with trade unions.
• A bit more promotional activities could enhance building
brand image.