Maps International enters tyre inner flap market
View(s):Maps International Pvt Ltd, engaged in vehicle tyres, tyre retreading, electrical goods and building materials, recently embarked on manufacturing and distribution of the inner flaps of tyres.
The newest venture of the company began at its state-of-the-art factory at Watareka, Panaluwa FTZ with the introduction of the virgin in-house produce of Maps International tyre inner-flaps. Tyre inner-flap brands; ‘Maps’ and ‘Unicorn’ were introduced tothe Sri Lankan market on this day at an auspicious time.
Tyre inner-flaps add a long lasting nature to vehicle tyres by minimising the friction between the tyre and the rim, according to a company media release.
Maps International (Pvt) Ltd Director Asanga Rathnayake speaking at the occasion said the company is currently has the capacity to produce one-third of the total monthly requirement of tyre inner flaps to the Sri Lankan market.
“This newest production of tyre inner-flaps is a result of years of research carried out in regard to climatic conditions and conditions of the roads in our country with a view to producing the ideal tyre inner-flap for the local market. We are currently working on enhancing the capacity of our factory to double production volume to facilitate venturing into the international market in 2016,” said Mr. Rathnayake.