Tyre Protector (India) Private Limited (TPI) has launched the revolutionary tyre sealant – Tyre Protector– in India. Developed by Tyre Protector International Ltd, UK, it is a unique tyre performance product that enhances the life of the tyres and helps to reduce punctures and consequential downtime by up to 100 percent. Tyre Protector is currently sold in over 40 countries.

The tyre sealant which can be used in any tubeless pneumatic tyre is usually installed through the valve stem after removal of the valve core. Rotation distributes the sealant evenly around the inner surface. When a puncture occurs, the air inside the tyre pushes the sealant into the wound instantly repairing the puncture from within by forming a flexible rubber plug.

History:
Behind the lifelong assurance of Tyre Protector is years of dedicated research and development and stringent testing. Paul Butterworth, Tyre Protector’s CEO and Managing Director, in his many years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry was familiar with the poor performance of similar products. Keen to produce the most effective sealant product available, Butterworth knew he had reached his objective when the Managing Director of Continental in Norway described Tyre Protector as “astonishing”.

Butterworth ensured that Tyre Protector addressed all of the shortcomings of similar products and outperformed them in every way. Backed by the vision and foresight to see the enormous potential in this rapidly growing industry, Butterworth dedicated himself to building a successful global business based on the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

What’s Special:
Over the years, because of Tyre Protector International Ltd’s continued research and development efforts, the proprietary formulation is now a mono propylene glycol based water soluble tyre sealant mixed with more than 15 other non-toxic ingredients making it one of the most advanced sealants in the world.

Advantages of tyre protector:

Permanent protection against punctures

Extension of tyre life

Reduction in downtime costs for commercial vehicles

Increase in fuel efficiency and safer driving experience.

Tyre Protector has undergone stringent laboratory testing by the chemical and mechanical engineering department of the Mining Safety Technology Centre, NSW, Australia. It was also tested by Warrington Fire Research in the UK and conformed to the UK Naval Engineering standard 02-713(NES713). The tests were to confirm the suitability and safety of Tyre Protector sealants for use in underground mining operations in Australia where the safety requirements are considered to be the highest in the world. The tests confirmed that the toxicity and combustion levels of the product meet all of the stipulated safety requirements. Tyre Protector International is also an ISO 9001 certified company. Tyre Protector India Private Limited is in talks with IRMRA, HASETRI, etc for local testing and certification and reinforcement of the product’s effectiveness.

Tyre Protector can be installed in almost any vehicle — Bikes, Cars, Buses, Trucks, Heavy vehicles, Off- the-road (OTR) vehicles, etc. Although the sealant can be used in any tubeless tyre in any vehicle, it is particularly beneficial in plant, construction and mining applications where punctures and vehicle downtime are hazardous and expensive. It has been developed to withstand extreme industrial conditions and environments.

The company has sales and service managers supporting distributors and dealers in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal. The product is being shortly launched in Delhi/NCR, Orissa, Jharkand, and Jammu & Kashmir amongst others.

Partnership opportunities in Business:

The company, based in Chennai, is setting up a nationwide distribution network to market the sealant to the passenger, commercial, heavy vehicle and OTR segments. It works on a distributor and dealer model for the car and bike segment. It will be a direct dealer model for the commercial and OTR segment. Investment and space required is low. Being an innovative product with superior technology and the concept still very new in the country, there is tremendous business potential in future. So an early partner stands to gain a lot.

The company is currently looking at signing up distributors and dealers in unrepresented areas across India. This business is ideal for vehicle dealers, accessory dealers, car wash centers/spas, service centers, detailing centers, alignment centers, tyre dealers, and others as they can just tap into their existing customer base for selling this product. The Company is also open to signing up sales agents to bring in business through their contacts. There is no investment required for such sales agents as the business will be routed through an existing dealer.