Yokohama India Held “2nd Phase of Forever Forest” in India
March 7, 2017March 7, 2017
Yokohama India held 2nd phase of Tree Planting at its Bahadurgarh facility on 17th February. Together with Alliance Tyre Group Guests and St. Thomas School Students including 430 employee volunteers and Plant Head, Managing Directors attended the event.
Working towards the goal of planting 12,100 trees in the next 7 years at Bahadurgarh, Part of Yokohama’s global project to plant 500,000 trees by 2017 at all Yokohama Rubber Group production facilities across the world for the company’s celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Primary round of “Forever Forest Project” witnessed near about 2159 plants of 24 kinds were planted by Yokohama India at an area of 787 square meters at its Bahadurgarh Plant in 2016, under the guidance of Dr. Akira Miyawaki, Plant Ecologist and Emeritus Professor of Yokohama National University. Starting in 2007 Forever Forest has seen 370,000 being planted in Japan, Asia, America and Europe.
With the intention of giving back to the environment and to make the Forever Forest Project successful, this year again the Japanese Tyre major planted Trees on 17th February 2017, which would help to prevent global warming.
The main purpose of the project is to create the environmental awareness and increase the involvement of the employees. The aim of the project is to Create Forests that protect us from Natural Disasters by planting local trees with ever-green broad-leaves, that are hard to fall and flame-retardant. This helps the local area in minimizing natural disasters such as typhoon, earthquake, and tsunami by being shelter for human being.
Yokohama worldwide has been taking steps to take care of the environment by producing Tyres which are environment friendly. Its proprietary Orange Oil technology reduces petroleum oils as Tyre ingredients which is compounded in newly launched tyres “ADVAN Sport V105” “GEOLANDAR SUV”
Yokohama India’s manufacturing plant at Bahadurgarh has been striving for Zero emissions for the environment and for this, the Tyre maker has a ZERO LIQUID discharge treating all the waste water through the inbuilt effluent & sewage treatment plants which is then reused for gardening purposes.
Yokohama strives to prevent global warming and internally sets and carry’s out waste control targets through Energy, materials savings & the 3R concept (Reducing, Re-using & Recycling)Yokohama Drivers Shine At MRF Rally de North 2016
September 19, 2016September 19, 2016
Bag Yet Another Award At 3Rd Round of MRF Rally de North
New Delhi, October 2016: Team Yokohama India’s rally driver Karna Kadur, driving a Volkswagon Polo bagged the 2nd position overall in the recently concluded 3rd Round of MRF Rally De North on 18th September 2016. MRF Rally De North is a round of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) and Indian Rally Championship (IRC) 2016 held at Gurgaon.
It was under the INRC 2000 category that Mr. Karna Kadur stood at 1st position. The 3rd position under the same category was bagged by Team Yokohama driver Rahul Kanthraj, racing a Mitsubishi Cedia.
Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, Chief General Manager Sales & Marketing, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd., said “We are proud of Team Yokohama. This is the first time in 11 years that the INRC is being held in the orth. Yokohama has been a part of Motorsport activities since 2007. The company has achieved Podium finishes in all the rallies wherever it has participated along with achieving various victories earlier in Himalayan car rally too”.
The overall size promoted for the event was 185/65 R15 88Q A035 and 185/60 R15 84Q A035.
“Majority of rally drivers prefer using the Yokohama rally tyre only because of their durability and unmatched performance. In these rallies, a car’s endurance is tested to the limits and the tyre being the only point of ground contact for the car is tested beyond its ultimate strength” Mr Chatterjee further added.
Yokohama in India has been part of major Motorsports activities since 2007. While it has won the Himalayan car Rallies for three consecutive years, 2009, 2010 & 2011, the Team Yokohama was winner in the IRC 2000cc and 1600 cc categories in the Year 2015.
Over the years Yokohama has become synonymous to global Motorsports. Currently Yokohama has been the sole official tyre supplier to FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) since 2006.Yokohama India Opens New YCN in Belgaum
August 22, 2016August 22, 2016
Crown Automobiles becomes 1st YCN in the State
Karnataka, Belgaum, 22 August 2016: Yokohama India has opened its newest Yokohama Club Network (YCN) in India at Belgaum. Belgaum has been selected in first phase out of 20 cities, as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed. A fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan, YCN’s are important to Yokohama India’s growth strategy in India.
Yokohama India with this launch now has 51 specialized centers on its board, distributing Yokohama Tyres in India. Located at Crown Automobiles, Opposite DC Office, Anjuman Complex Belegaum, this YCN is the 1ST in the City of Karnataka. Apart from Tyres, it will also offer an array of services such as Tyre changing, Wheel alignment, Wheel balance, Tyre rotation, Nitrogen gas filling etc.
Speaking at the launch Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, CGM, of Yokohama in India said “Yokohama India should invest in Karnataka as it offers a good industrial climate comparable to the best in the world. YCN’s have been a main reason that we grew 48.1% in India in 2015 and Yokohama India’s future strategy also lies here. This launch will also help bring more options for people driving into Belgaum”.
Mr. Firoz N Sait, MLA North Belgaum said, “Karnataka, better known for its information technology industry, is now set to become the second biggest automobile hub in south India. Yokohama is known for its quality internationality therefore we wanted another quality offering for our customers.”
YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 825 point of sales which also includes 50 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
Globally other than replacement Tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.
Yokohama India Opens 50th YCN
August 8, 2016August 8, 2016
Shri Wheel Allignments Becomes 1st YCN in Coimbatore
New Delhi, 8th August 2016: Heralding a new era in its presence in India, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has opened its fiftieth (50th) specialised Yokohama Club Network (YCN) in India. YCN’s are key to Yokohama India’s growth strategy in the country.
YCN’s are Yokohama India’s specialised retail stores based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience to its customers.
Speaking at the occasion Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, Chief General Manager, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd said, “With this store opening Yokohama in India has further strengthened its position in India. This milestone takes us one step further to our endeavor to give a complete range of Yokohama Tyres in one place for a wholesome buying experience”.
Yokohama currently has more than 825 point of sales in India apart from 50 Yokohama Club Network’s across the length and breadth of India.
Mr. R Mohan Raj, Owner of Shri Wheel Allignments (the 50th YCN), said “We decided to go for Yokohama because of the superior market reputation the company has in terms of technology in making its reliable Tyres and also the increasing demand for the Yokohama Earth 1, tyres specially made for Indian road conditions”.
Shri Wheel Allignments is located in prime location at Avinashi Road where it connects Tirupur, Eros, Salem and Bangalore highway.
“Mr. Mohan is a very young technically strong.and aggressive dealer with a good experience in the Tyre Industry” further added Mr Chatterjee.
This YCN is the first in the City of Coimbatore. Apart from Tyre’s it will also offer Tyre changing, Wheel alignment, Wheel balance, Tyre rotation, Nitrogen gas filling etc….
Globally other than replacement Tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.
Yokohama India Opens YCN in Gurgaon
August 4, 2016August 4, 2016
Bhushan Brothers becomes 1st Specialized Yokohama store in the city
Gurgaon, Haryana 4th August 2016: Yokohama India has opened its newest Yokohama Club Network (YCN) at Shop No.4 Sector 52 Dhani Market near Pearl Honda Wazirabad Gurgaon. With this launch, the YCN Bhushan Brothers has become the 1st YCN in Gurgaon city.
Speaking at the launch Mr. Ken Matsukawa, Director, of Yokohama in India said “We always wanted to open a YCN in the Millennium city. The variety of cars available here and our range of specialized & made in India Tyres make a good match. Owners of these cars are very aware of their requirements”.
Mr. Nirmal Yadav, owner of Bhushan Brothers said, “Our customers have been regularly asking for Yokohama Tyres. Now with this tie up not only will be able to offer Yokohama Tyres but also the specialized services that come with being a Yokohama Club network outlet. Bhushan Brother is the only showroom in the city giving majorly all services related to four wheeler under one roof”.
YCN’s are Yokohama India’s specialized retail stores based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience to its customers.
Globally other than replacement Tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.Yokohama India Opens New YCN in Jharkhand
July 18, 2016July 18, 2016
Kundan Tyre becomes 1st YCN in the State
Ranchi, Jharkhand, 18 July 2016: Yokohama India has opened its newest Yokohama Club Network (YCN) in the elegant Jain temples of Parasnath Hill and waterfalls town of Ranchi in Jharkhand state. A fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan, YCN’s are important to Yokohama’s growth strategy in India.
Yokohama India with this launch now has 47 specialized centers distributing Yokohama Tyre’s. Located at Alkapuri Dibdih Baipass Near Devyani Tata Showroom Ranchi Jharkhand, this YCN is the 1ST in the City of Ranchi. Apart from Tyre’s the showroom will also offer Tyre changing, Wheel alignment, Wheel balance, Tyre rotation, Nitrogen gas filling etc.
Speaking at the launch Mr. Ken Matsukawa, Director, of Yokohama in India said “Jharkhand is a city of growing stature with customers very aware of their requirements. Kundan Tyres caters to a large number of such customers and with this tie up will be able to fulfill their demands better”.
Mr. Manish Kumar, Owner of Kundan Tyres said, “ Our customers have been regularly asking for Yokohama Tyres. Now with this tie up not only will be able to offer Yokohama Tyres but also the specialized services that come with being a Yokohama Club network outlet”.
YCN is a specialised network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 825 point of sales which also includes 47 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
Globally other than replacement Tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.Yokohama India Organises Community Cleaning at Gurgaon
June 16, 2016June 16, 2016
New Delhi June 2016 : Yokohama India, pursuing its support for Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan,organised the first Community cleaning initiative at Gurgaon. This initiative also is in sync with Yokohama Global’s initiative of taking the month of June as Environmental Month With 50 people working towards creating awareness about community cleaning this activity was held behind DLF building No.5, cyber city Gurgaon, the employees both Japanese & Indian took towards cleaning the area with enthusiasm.
This was aligned with UN’s Global Environmental Day. Employees of Cannon India also joined the activity and participated with equal zeal.
President & Director, of Yokohama in India Mr Satoshi Fujitsu, who also participated in the activity, said “We hope that we are able to enthuse and inform more people about community cleaning. This is a very important initiative and all should take some time out of their busy lives to keeping the community clean”
Yokohama recently, as part of its global “Forever Forest” project to plant 500,000 trees by 2017 on the 100 year anniversary of the company, organised the planting of more than 2000 trees at its factory at the HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar in Haryana. The Japanese Tyre Major plans to plant 12100 trees in the next 7 years up to 2023. The intention in the future is to donate the plants to the community.Yokohama India Opens Fourth YCN in Chennai
June 9, 2016June 9, 2016
MRL Wheels & Tyres Becomes 46th YCN In India
Chennai, 9th June 2016: Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has opened its fourth Yokohama Club Network (YCN) in Chennai. Yokohama India with this launch now has 46 specialised YCN centers selling Yokohama Tyres in India. .
The YCN MRL Wheels & Tyres is located at 5/342, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR),Okkiyam Pettai, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, is the 5th YCN in the state of Tamil-Nadu. It is situated in the OMR Area which also houses various shops Corporates, colleges and has more than 5000 Vehicles passing through the road.
Mr. Selvam , Owner of MRL Wheels , said “We were a dealer for Yokohama in this region but realized that Yokohama as a brand and the quality of its Tyre’s, specially the Yokohama Earth 1 is being received positively by our customers. I have been a Yokohama fan since childhood and when this opportunity came I was more than happy to oblige”
The new shop will offer a Wide Range of Tyre Brands, Alloy wheels, Perfumes, Suspension Spacers. It has a large parking Space and will offer facilities including Tyre Changing, Wheel Alignment, Wheel Balancing, Tyre Rotation, Nitrogen Gas Filling among others.
YCN is a specialised network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 825 point of sales which also includes 46 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
Globally other than replacement Tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.
Two Of Top Three Rally Drivers Ride on Yokohama Tyres
June 8, 2016June 8, 2016
S.J.O.B.A Rally 2016
New Delhi, 1st June 2016: Two out of top three Rally Drivers in the recently concluded 29th Edition of (SJOBA) St. John’s Old Boys Association, Sub-Himalayan Open Rally were using Yokohama Tyres. The SJOBA Rally is one of the oldest rallies of the country.
While H.S Jasmohan Sahni.from Team Harjee Rallying in the Extreme Category used the Yokohama Advan - A035 for his Maruti gypsy, Suresh Ranna, driving for Team Maruti in the Extreme Category used Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S, All Terrain Tyres for his Grand Viitara.
Mr Sanjay Chatterjee, General Manager Sales & Marketing, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd , said “We are pleased that both our flagship products Advan & Geolander series Tyres are finding favour with Indian drivers. Considering that both were used for the Extreme category proves their mettle”.
Yokohama in India has been part of major Motorsports activities since 2007. While it has won the Himalayan car Rallies for three consecutive years, 2009, 2010 & 2011, the Team Yokohama was winner in the IRC 2000cc and 1600 cc categories in the Year 2015.
Over the years Yokohama has become synonymous to global Motorsports. Currently Yokohama has been the sole official tyre supplier to FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) since 2006. Yokohama from the Year 2016 is also the official shirt partner with renowned Premier League Chelsea FC.
Globally other than replacement tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.
Yokohama India Opens New YCN in Goa
May 9, 2016May 9, 2016
Yokohama India Opens New YCN in Goa
Tyre Xpress becomes 1st YCN in the State
Panaji, May 9th 2016: Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has opened its new Yokohama Club Network (YCN) in India at the picturesque state of Goa. Yokohama India with this launch now has 46 specialised centers distributing Yokohama Tyres in India.
Tyre Xpress is located on the highway with many automobile showrooms around it. The address
Shop No.G-2 & G-3, Jonety Residency, Near St. Annes School, Eastern Bypass, Agalli, Margao-Goa, will offer Yokohama Tyres, Alloy Wheels, Wheel Alignment, Wheel Balancing & Nitrogen Gas Filling to its customers.
While at the launch Mr. Ken Matsukawa, Director, of Yokohama in India said “We are extremely pleased to launch our 1st YCN here in Goa. YCN’s have been a main reason that we grew 48.1% in India in 2015 and Yokohama India’s future strategy also lies here. This launch will also help bring more options for people driving into Goa”.
Mr. Kapil Kamat, Owner of Tyre Xpress, said “Yokohama is a known name worldwide and has Tyres conditioned for Indian roads. This will be an added advantage for our customers. We will be able to now offer a wider range of Tyre brands as well as a wider range of tyres to customers”
Tyre Xpress is one of the biggest Yokohama Tyre dealer in Goa offering a variety of car accessories.
YCN is a specialised network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 825 point of sales which also includes 46 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
Globally other than replacement Tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.Yokohama India Opens New YCN in Bhiwani
May 8, 2016May 8, 2016
Yokohama India Opens New YCN in Bhiwani
Hanuman Tyre becomes 1st YCN in the State
Bhiwani, Haryana, 8th May 2016: Yokohama India has opened its newest Yokohama Club Network (YCN) in India at the industrial and temple town of Bhiwani in Haryana. A fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan, YCN’s are important to Yokohama India’s growth strategy in India.
Yokohama India with this launch now has 45 specialised centers distributing Yokohama Tyres in India. Located at Near Radhaswami Ashram,Workshop moad,Bhiwani, Haryana this YCN IS the 1ST in the City of Bhiwani and in Haryana as well. Apart from Tyre’s it will also offer alloy wheels, wheel alignment, wheel balancing & nitrogen gas filling facilities to its customers.
Speaking at the launch Mr. Ken Matsukawa, Director, of Yokohama in India said “Haryana has been always a high demand state and the presence of YCN’s in its cities will help us augment our growth in India. YCN’s have been a main reason that we grew 48.1% in India in 2015 and Yokohama India’s future strategy also lies here. This launch will also help bring more options for people driving into Bhiwani”.
Mr. Hari Om Seshma, Owner of Hanuman Tyres said, “Our showroom is the largest PCR counter in Bhiwani having a large range of brands to offer. Yokohama is known for its quality internationality therefore we wanted another quality offering for our customers. We had been looking to start providing Yokohama Tyre’s in India Since 2009, it finally came true”.
YCN is a specialised network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 825 point of sales which also includes 44 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
Globally other than replacement Tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.
Yokohama India Opens New YCN in Maharashtra
April 21, 2016April 21, 2016
Ajmera Tyres Becomes First YCN in Nagpur & Second in Vidharbha region
Maharashtra 8th April 2016: Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has opened its new Yokohama Club Network (YCN) in India at Nagpur, Maharashtra. With this launch Yokohama India now has 44 centers across India.
Ajmera Tyres, a leading PCR sales counter in Nagpur is located at 102, Shivkripa Building Ganga Bai Ghat Road Telephone Exchange Square Nagpur 440008. This location is one of the most busy locations of East Nagpur. This will be Yokohama India’s 8th YCN in the state of Maharashtra.
While at the launch Mr. Satoshi Fujitsu, President & Director, of Yokohama in India said “We are extremely pleased to launch our 2nd YCN in Vidharbha Region. With the launch of our factory at Bahadurgarh in Haryana, YCN’s will play a key role in providing Made in India Tyres to the Indian Car user”
Mr. Dipesh Ajmera, Owner of Ajmera Tyres, said “We chose Yokohama for better services and availability to our customers. Yokohama Tyres, starting with the newly launched "Advan Sport V105" (catering to the luxury segment of cars, likes of Mercedes, Audi etc) and "Geolandar SUV G055" (catering to crossovers plying in cities and in need of better handling) as well as the made in India product specifically designed for diverse Indian road conditions "YOKOHAMA Earth-1" and "S-drive help us in doing exactly that"
Ajmera Tyres has 5 counters in the city with maximum number of high end customers this will also help them cater to their demands well. The newly opened YCN is equipped with the best machinery to offer world class wheels and Tyre’s related services under one roof.
Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, General Manager Sales & Marketing, Yokohama India, said, “YOKOHAMA's global flagship Tyre brand "ADVAN," the "GEOLANDAR" series for SUVs, are now available in India. The indigenously made Yokohama Earth 1, specially designed for Indian road conditions will help us spearhead the business”
This YCN has one of the largest shop in the locality with a frontage of 55 feet and almost 4 shutters and sufficient parking space. They also have latest 3D Alignment machines for finest alignment along with advanced tyre changer which takes less time to get the tyres fitted .The shop also offers Inside out puncture repair along with cut repair.
“At this YCN we are offering something new to our customers. Apart from tyres it also has a very good range of alloy wheels & Batteries. We’re looking forward to opening more YCN’s here because this is our first YCN in Nagpur” further added Mr Ajmera.
YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 825 point of sales which also includes 44 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
Globally other than replacement tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.Yokohama India Opens 1st YCN at Madurai, Tamil Nadu
January 27, 2016January 27, 2016
Yokohama India Opens 1st YCN at Madurai, Tamil Nadu Sundar Tyres at North Veli Street Becomes 4th in the State
New Delhi, January 27 2016: Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has opened its new Yokohama Club Network (YCN) at the religious town of Madurai. The 4th YCN in the state also becomes Yokohama India’s 42nd YCN. The shop is located in Yanaikkal a major destination of Madurai and is located very close to Meenakshi temple. Sundar Tyres is a leading Tyre dealer in Madurai and has 11 branches across Southern Tamilnadu. The large shop has a wide range of options for customers including Tyre changing, Wheel Alignment, Wheel Balancing, Tyre Rotation, Nitrogen Gas Filling. It also has sufficient Parking space for customers. Mr. Ken Matsukawa – Director Sales & Marketing, Yokohama India said “YCN’s are key to our growth in India. They not only showcase the entire Yokohama range in India but also help the customer decide better”. Sundar Tyres is located at 129-B, North Veli Street, Near Anna Statue, Yanaikkal, Madurai. YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama in India currently has more than 825 point of sales which also includes 41 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India. K.P.Sundaravel, Owner, Sundar Tyres said “We will make sure that the customer gets a wide range of Tyres and alloy wheels and overall a world class tyre buying experience. Tying with Yokohama also adds to our portfolio since they have specially made Tyres suitable to Indian conditions” The YCN will provide all Yokohama India offerings including The Yokohama Earth-1 tyre, which is especially “Designed for India” and now “Made In India” keeping the diverse road conditions in mind and will cater to most of the cars in B, B+ and C-segments, as well as the Geolandar series for SUVs. Globally other than replacement tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.Yokohama India Opens New YCN at Aluva, Kerala
December 29, 2015December 29, 2015
Yokohama India Opens New YCN at Aluva, Kerala
Tyre Mall at Aluva , Kerala Becomes 40th in India
About Yokohama India Yokohama India is 100% subsidiary of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Yokohama Rubber Company(YRC) is already running in to 10th decade of its establishment in Japan, under its management plan GD100(Grand Design 100, on completion of 100 years of operations in 2017) decided to foray in to Indian market in 2007. India being one of the fastest growing automobile markets made Yokohama India Pvt. Ltd. to start its 1st manufacturing unit. The company is also a part of ATMA. For further details please visit www.yokohama-india.com.
Yokohama India opens 3rd YCN in Gods Own Country- Kerala
December 24, 2015December 24, 2015
Yokohama India opens 3rd YCN in Gods Own Country- Kerala
Theyyamapattil Tyres at Malappuram Dist becomes 39th YCN IN India
Team Yokohama Wins IRC 2000cc Class At Bangalore
December 3, 2015December 3, 2015
Team Yokohama Wins IRC 2000cc Class At BangaloreLeads Championship in 2000 CC Category
Bangaluru, 23 November 2015 : Team Yokohama has won the 1st position at the K1000 Rally round 3 of the FMSCI Indian Rally Championship held today for the IRC 2000cc class at Bangalore, Karnataka. Team Yokohama’s Rahul Kanthraj and co-driver Vivek Bhatt, driving Mitsubishi Cedia, have achieved this feat from a large competition of 37 cars that participated.
With this win Team Yokohama has now taken the lead in the 2000 cc Category Championships with 1st position wins at Nasik and Coimbatore Rally as well for the current calendar year.
Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, General Manager Sales & Marketing, Yokohama India said “This has been a very good year for us, considering that we launched Team Yokohama for the year 2015 recently. Last year we had a podium finish in almost all the races and this year too we will be at the podium”
Participating in the 2000 CC Category, the duo of Rahul Kanthraj & Vivek Bhatt started rallying in the year 2000 and has participated in over 75 rallies. Together they have won 4 Group and National championships and finished runners up on 4 other occasions.
Team Yokohama also has Driver – Karna Kadur + Co-Driver Vivek Ponnusamy competing in 1600 CC on a Volkswagen Polo.
For Yokohama, Motorsports is today part of its philosophy. The Tyre major has been part of Motorsports events the world over and has completed 10 years as a sole Tyre supplier to WTCC, an FIA World Championship.
From 2008 -2010, Yokohama had been the official tyre partner to Red Rooster racing for INRC events. The results during that partnership were encouraging. Since 2008 year after year Yokohama tyre supported cars have always found place on the Podium at Raid De Himalaya, one of the toughest Rallies
Globally other than replacement tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.
About Yokohama India
Yokohama India is 100% subsidiary of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Yokohama Rubber Company(YRC) is already running in to 10th decade of its establishment in Japan, under its management plan GD100(Grand Design 100, on completion of 100 years of operations in 2017) decided to foray in to Indian market in 2007. India being one of the fastest growing automobile markets made Yokohama India Pvt. Ltd. to start its 1st manufacturing unit. The company is also a part of ATMA . For further details please visit www.yokohama-india.com.Yokohama India Supports Nepal Earthquake victims
October 19, 2015October 19, 2015
Yokohama India Supports Nepal Earthquake victims Donates Rs 5 Lacs to Indian Red Cross Society New Delhi, 17 September 2015: Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has donated Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lacs Only) to Support Nepal earthquake Victims through The Indian Red Cross Society. Nepal has recently been stuck with major calamities through two Earthquakes, the 1st in April 2015, with a magnitude of 7.8Mw, killed more than 9,000 people and injured more than 23,000, and the 2nd in May 2015, with a Magnitude of 7.3 Mw killed at least 153 people and injured 3,200 people. “We were saddened by the loss of life in Nepal and wanted to assist them with aftermaths of earthquake , so that they can come out of the grief fast” said Mr. Satoshi Fujitsu, Managing Director, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd” The Indian Red Cross Society is the leading statutory humanitarian organization in India which provides relief during disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. Mr. P.C. Partihari (Deputy Secretary), Red Cross Society of India whileaccepting the Cheque said “The donations received now will be used to replenish the relief items already dispatched to the earthquake affected Nepal and adjoining states of India as well as for any future disaster relief intervention mounted by the IRCS”.
About Yokohama India Yokohama India is 100% subsidiary of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Yokohama Rubber Company(YRC) is already running in to 10th decade of its establishment in Japan, under its management plan GD100(Grand Design 100, on completion of 100 years of operations in 2017) decided to foray in to Indian market in 2007. India being one of the fastest growing automobile markets made Yokohama India Pvt. Ltd. to start its 1st manufacturing unit. The company is also a part of ATMA. For further details please visit www.yokohama-india.com
Japan’s Yokohama Tyres Opens Second Yokohama Club Network at Kerala
August 26, 2015August 26, 2015
Japan’s Yokohama Tyres Opens Second Yokohama Club Network at Kerala
Yokohama India along with New Bharath Tyres have opened Kerala’s second Yokohama Club Network (YCN).
With this launch Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has opened its 34th specialised YCN in the country.
The shop is located in highly industrialised region of the at Muttom , Kalamaserry, Kochi,Ernakulam (Dist), Kerala-683 106.
Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, General Manager, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd
said “The opening of this YCN is a proud moment for us. YCN’s are the best way to showcase the Yokohama India offerings and product superiority”.
Mr. Nithin Mathew, Owner of New Bharath Tyres said “ Our shop is equipped with the best machinery for offering any Tyre related Services. Yokohama India has started offering Indian specific Tyres and we hope that will help us in showcasing a more acceptable range”
With adequate parking space, the newly opened YCN is equipped with the best machinery to offer world class wheels and Tyres related services under one roof and having adequate parking space.
YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 750 point of sales which also includes 34 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
“We wanted to provide Tyre’s that fit the Indian roads and Yokohama seemed to be a good choice for the same” further continued Mr Mathew.
While tube Type still contribute a considerable share of the total passenger car radial market, Yokohama India is only competing in the tubeless Tyre market. Yokohama India inaugurated its first
India manufacturing unit last Year. Built with an investment of over Rs 300/- crore, this manufacturing unit at Bahadurgarh manufactures The Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres, designed to cater to
the comfort and economy segment along with S. drive that will cater to the sport segment.
The YCN will provide all Yokohama India offerings including The Yokohama Earth-1 tyre, which is especially “Designed for India” and now “Made In India” keeping the diverse road conditions in mind
and will cater to most of the cars in B, B+ and C-segments, as well as the Geolandar series for SUVs.
Globally other than replacement tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan,
Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.
With this launch Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has opened its 34th specialised YCN in the country.
The shop is located in highly industrialised region of the at Muttom , Kalamaserry, Kochi,Ernakulam (Dist), Kerala-683 106.
Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, General Manager, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd
said “The opening of this YCN is a proud moment for us. YCN’s are the best way to showcase the Yokohama India offerings and product superiority”.
Mr. Nithin Mathew, Owner of New Bharath Tyres said “ Our shop is equipped with the best machinery for offering any Tyre related Services. Yokohama India has started offering Indian specific Tyres and we hope that will help us in showcasing a more acceptable range”
With adequate parking space, the newly opened YCN is equipped with the best machinery to offer world class wheels and Tyres related services under one roof and having adequate parking space.
YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 750 point of sales which also includes 34 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
“We wanted to provide Tyre’s that fit the Indian roads and Yokohama seemed to be a good choice for the same” further continued Mr Mathew.
While tube Type still contribute a considerable share of the total passenger car radial market, Yokohama India is only competing in the tubeless Tyre market. Yokohama India inaugurated its first
India manufacturing unit last Year. Built with an investment of over Rs 300/- crore, this manufacturing unit at Bahadurgarh manufactures The Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres, designed to cater to
the comfort and economy segment along with S. drive that will cater to the sport segment.
The YCN will provide all Yokohama India offerings including The Yokohama Earth-1 tyre, which is especially “Designed for India” and now “Made In India” keeping the diverse road conditions in mind
and will cater to most of the cars in B, B+ and C-segments, as well as the Geolandar series for SUVs.
Globally other than replacement tyres business, Yokohama tyres are original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan,
Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.Yokohama appoints Balaji Wheels as Mumbai’s first Club Network
August 25, 2015August 25, 2015
Yokohama appoints Balaji Wheels as Mumbai’s first Club Network
Yokohama India, has opened its 2nd Yokohama Club Network (YCN), its first in Mumbai, in Navi Mumbai at Nerul. The company has tied with Balaji Wheels for another YCN at Navi Mumbai. Located at Nerul, the YCN is in the centre of the key residential market area at Nerul. Chief Guest for the occasion Takeshi Harada, Director (Sales & Marketing) Yokohama India Pvt Ltd said, “During the launch of our first ever manufacturing unit in India at Bahadurgarh, we had announced our intention in opening as many Yokohama Club Networks across India. The opening of YCN will be key in defining ur growth strategy in the near future.”
Yogesh Patil, Managing Director Balaji Wheels added, “Our previous associations with Yokohama has made us realize the consistent quality given by Yokohama Tyres. The repeat customers that we get made us decide on our future association with them.”
YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 650 point of sales which also includes 25 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
Yokohama India plans to double its YCN strength nationally by the end of 2015. The Global Tyre major is currently operating on 2% of the total market share in India. While tube type tyres still contribute a considerable share of the total passenger car radial market, Yokohama India is only competing in the tubeless tyre market. “With the fast transformation of market from tube type tyres to tubeless tyres, Yokohama India is looking at 5% market share in the near future to support mid-term management plan” said Takashi Fujino, Managing Director, Yokohama India.
Yokohama India recently inaugurated its first India manufacturing unit. Built with an investment of over Rs.300 crore, this new manufacturing unit at Bahadurgarh will manufacture The Yokohama Earth-1 tyres, designed to cater to the comfort and economy segment along with S. drive.
The YCN will provide all Yokohama India offerings including The Yokohama Earth-1 tyre, which is especially “Designed for India” keeping the diverse road conditions in mind and will cater to most of the cars in B, B+ and C-segments, as well as the Geolandar series.
Yokohama India, has opened its 2nd Yokohama Club Network (YCN), its first in Mumbai, in Navi Mumbai at Nerul. The company has tied with Balaji Wheels for another YCN at Navi Mumbai. Located at Nerul, the YCN is in the centre of the key residential market area at Nerul. Chief Guest for the occasion Takeshi Harada, Director (Sales & Marketing) Yokohama India Pvt Ltd said, “During the launch of our first ever manufacturing unit in India at Bahadurgarh, we had announced our intention in opening as many Yokohama Club Networks across India. The opening of YCN will be key in defining ur growth strategy in the near future.”
Yogesh Patil, Managing Director Balaji Wheels added, “Our previous associations with Yokohama has made us realize the consistent quality given by Yokohama Tyres. The repeat customers that we get made us decide on our future association with them.”
YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 650 point of sales which also includes 25 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
Yokohama India plans to double its YCN strength nationally by the end of 2015. The Global Tyre major is currently operating on 2% of the total market share in India. While tube type tyres still contribute a considerable share of the total passenger car radial market, Yokohama India is only competing in the tubeless tyre market. “With the fast transformation of market from tube type tyres to tubeless tyres, Yokohama India is looking at 5% market share in the near future to support mid-term management plan” said Takashi Fujino, Managing Director, Yokohama India.
Yokohama India recently inaugurated its first India manufacturing unit. Built with an investment of over Rs.300 crore, this new manufacturing unit at Bahadurgarh will manufacture The Yokohama Earth-1 tyres, designed to cater to the comfort and economy segment along with S. drive.
The YCN will provide all Yokohama India offerings including The Yokohama Earth-1 tyre, which is especially “Designed for India” keeping the diverse road conditions in mind and will cater to most of the cars in B, B+ and C-segments, as well as the Geolandar series.
Japan’s Yokohama Tyre Opens Yokohama Club Network in Satara
August 13, 2015August 13, 2015
Majesty Tyres Becomes 29th YCN In India
Satara ---- March 2015: Yokohama India, along with Majesty Tyres has opened Satara’s 1st Yokohama Club Network (YCN). The new YCN becomes the 6TH in the state of Maharashtra, for Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan.
Easily approachable, the new YCN is located at 14/A2,Punyai Building, Opposite Godoli Jakat Naka, Satara. Operated by Majesty Tyres, a company with nine years’ experience in the Tyre industry, this is the 29th YCN in India.
Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, General Manager, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd said “The Yokohama Club Networks offer us a chance to showcase our entire range of products at one location. Our intention is to open as many Yokohama Club Networks across India, which are key in defining our growth strategy in the near future”.
The newly opened YCN also showcases latest and large variety of alloy wheels to jazz up one’s existing ride
Mr.Sachin Jagtap, Owner Majesty Tyres said “We decided for an exclusive Yokohama showroom because of their good Quality Product and Product Line.”
YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama’s global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 650 point of sales which also includes 29 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across the length and breadth of India.
Yokohama India plans to double its YCN strength nationally by the end of 2015. The Global Tyre major is currently operating on over 2% of the total market share in India. While tube type tyres still contribute a considerable share of the total passenger car radial market, Yokohama India is only competing in the tubeless tyre market.
Yokohama India recently inaugurated its first India manufacturing unit. Built with an investment of over Rs.300 crore, this new manufacturing unit at Bahadurgarh will manufacture The Yokohama Earth-1 tyres, designed to cater to the comfort and economy segment along with S.drive.
The YCN will provide all Yokohama India offerings including The Yokohama Earth-1 tyre, which is especially “Designed for India” keeping the diverse road conditions in mind and will cater to most of the cars in B, B+ and C-segments, as well as the Geolandar series.
Globally other than replacement tyres business, Yokohama tyres is original equipment suppliers to many top of the line car manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Toyota.
About Yokohama India
Yokohama India is 100% subsidiary of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Yokohama Rubber Company(YRC) is already running in to 10th decade of its establishment in Japan, under its management plan GD100(Grand Design 100, on completion of 100 years of operations in 2017) decided to foray in to Indian market in 2007. India being one of the fastest growing automobile markets got Yokohama India Pvt. Ltd. to invest in land for its manufacturing unit. For further details please visit www.yokohama-india.com. /Japan’s Yokohama Tyres Opens Second Yokohama Club Network at Surat
June 29, 2015June 29, 2015
Sixth Yokohama Club Network In the State
Yokohama India along with Shree Sai Tyres have opened Surat's second Yokohama Club Network (YCN). With this launch Yokohama India, a fully owned subsidiary of Yokohama Japan has opened its sixth specialised YCN in the state of Gujarat.
The shop is located in the heart of the posh area at 10, 11 Divya Darshan Appt.,Opp. Rushabh Tower, Rander Road. Surat-395007, Gujarat.
Mr. Sanjay Chatterjee, General Manager, Yokohama India Pvt Ltd said "The opening of this YCN is a proud moment for us since Shri Sai Tyres has opened their 2nd YCN with Yokohama India. This testifies that the people of Surat have appreciated our products".
Mr. Kaplesh Gulabbhai Patel, Owner of Shri Sai Tyres said "The new Yokohama Earth-1 Tyre and is an excellent product with suitability for Indian road conditions. It is truly based on Yokohama's global philosophy and our experience in our previous outlet has told us that people have accepted it well".
Apart from the Yokohama Earth-1 Tyre, the newly opened YCN also showcases latest and large variety of alloy wheels to jazz up one's existing ride. Car rocks houses best of the equipment to offer world class wheels and Tyres related services under one roof.
YCN is a specialized network based on Yokohama's global philosophy to develop Point Of Sales to provide world class Tyre buying experience. Yokohama India currently has more than 750 point of sales which also includes 38 Yokohama Club Network (YCN) across length and breadth of India.
"We wanted to provide Tyre's that fit the Indian roads and Yokohama seemed to be a good choice for the same" further continued Mr Patel.
The Global Tyre major is currently operating on over 3% of the total market share in India. While tube Type still contribute a considerable share of the total passenger car radial market, Yokohama India is only competing in the tubeless Tyre market.
Yokohama India recently inaugurated its first India manufacturing unit. Built with an investment of over Rs 300/- crore, this new manufacturing unit at Bahadurgarh will manufacture The Yokohama Earth-1 Tyres, designed to cater to the comfort and economy segment along with S. drive that will cater to the sport segment.
