Apollo is an Indian company specialising in tyre manufacturing. Founded in 1972, it ranks among the top 15 tyre manufacturers worldwide. The company’s philosophy is based on creating value for its stakeholders by offering reliable products and building trusting relationships.
The Apollo group has eight manufacturing units around the world: six in India, one in the Netherlands, and one in Hungary. It markets its products under two global brands: Apollo and Vredestein. These products are available in over 100 countries through a wide network of exclusive, multi-product, and branded outlets.
Apollo’s product range includes a variety of tyres for passenger cars, SUVs, MUVs, light trucks, bus-trucks, two-wheelers, agriculture, industry, specialities, bicycles and off-road, as well as materials and retreaded tyres.
The company’s headquarters are located in Gurgaon, India. With a turnover of US$2.3 billion, Apollo is among the top 20 tyre manufacturers worldwide.
In May 2009, the company acquired Apollo Vredestein BV (originally Vredestein Banden BV) in the Netherlands, a producer of premium passenger car and speciality tyres, with an extensive distribution network across Europe.