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BLACKSTONE ANTICIPATE SURGE IN DEMAND FOR QUALITY REPAIR MATERIALS
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Jodhpur, India based repair material manufacturer Blackstone Rubber has reported a surge in demand for repair patches in the domestic Indian market. On the back of the increase in demand, Blackstone says it has registered double digit- growth in the last fiscal period and is targeting improvements in the ongoing period.
“Blackstone Rubber patches offer value-for-money to independ- ent retreaders and quality products to tyre users. Our sales during 2022-23 have grown over 12%, and we are confident of a bright- er 2023-24,” assured Ankur Dhoot, Director, Sales & Marketing, Blackstone Rubber Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Blackstone Rubber is in the midst of launching Cable Reinforced OTR Patches to solve the problems of rugged & expensive steel reinforced tyres. The product will be introduced in the market soon.
According to the company, the Indian retreading industry has grown over 10% during 2022-23, and the demand for tyre repair products, specially of patches also went up.
“The cost of new radial tyres has increased over 12%, the high pric- es of which will positively impact the repair/retreading industry.
V Subbu, President, Tech & Operations & Ankur Dhoot, Director, Sales & Marketing, Blackstone Rubber Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Tyre repairers are very particular in selecting only quality repair materials and prefer quality over price, which is positively impact- ing the sales of patches manufactured by Blackstone, said Dhoot.