
In an effort to increase capacity and develop the ability to cater to the global market needs as one of the lowest-cost manufacturers of bicycle tires & inner tubes, the organisation is setting up a new facility in Ludhiana, Punjab that will annually produce:
- 12 million tires (export target: 50% to Europe/North America/Other developed markets)
- 6 million jointed tubes (NR)
- 9 million moulded tubes (NR/Butyl)
The above facility is being set up over approximately 15 acres of land with an initial planned constructed area of ~ 40,000 sq. meters excluding ~ 2,500 sq. meters of worker quarters
- The land parcel is of 26.04 acres and provides enough free space to diversify the product mix and scale production with agility
The project timelines are as follows:


-
Ludhiana is home to India’s bicycle industry with the presence of a large number of bicycle and tire/tube manufacturers and ancillary industries providing a strong base for a greenfield project (suppliers, resources and major OEM buyers)
-
Ludhiana has an existing base of skilled, experienced labour in the bicycle tire industry in ample quantities, eliminating the need for basic training and minimising production defects from Day 1
-
Ludhiana has an active ICD with connectivity to Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), Mundhra and Pipavav ports facilitating cost-effective and efficient inward and outward freight
-
To achieve high quality and cost efficiency the organisation has invested in high capacity machinery from reputed suppliers (mixing/calendering). The mother machinery and initial civil work has been planned in a manner that will allow for quick expansion across existing and fresh product lines in the tire and tube industry to suit our customers’ evolving needs
Location Map

The organisation has invested in a dedicated QA Team to pursue and maintain all necessary certifications such as:
- ISO 9001
- ISO/TS 16949
- BSCI & SA8000
- National & Regional standards (BIS, ETRTO, etc.)
In addition to the above certifications, the organisation will invest in resources towards achieving all necessary certifications required for further product diversification in other specialty tire and tube segments.
We also realise the need for a strong SPC system including the implementation of tools such as Cm, Cmk, Cp and Cpk to develop a systematic approach to delivering quality and identifying/controlling machine and process variations.

In order to develop a culture of continuous innovation, quality control and product development, we believe in the need for a strong R&D setup that includes a high-quality team of dedicated professionals who will be responsible for :
- Arranging and analysing competitor samples obtained from the market
- Designing new products based on the following parameters:
Compounding:
- Crack Resistance
- Rolling Resistance
- Wet Grip
- Wear Resistance
- Puncture Resistance – Rubber breakers
Construction:
- Higher TPI tires
- Puncture Resistance
- Other new alternative materials
- Breaker Materials
Mould design:
- To develop new patterns for different applications
The following equipment is available to the R&D and Quality management teams:
- Lab Mixer (2L, 6-60 rpm)
- Lab Mixing Mill
- Mixer Grader
- Rheometer
- Viscometer
- Tensile Tester
- Plunger Tester
- Endurance Machines

Hartex with more than 5 decades of rich experience in the manufacturing of bicycles tyres & tubes, has developed products to meet the changing and stringent requirements of the customers across the globe. At its state of the art plant at Ludhiana, India it is equipped to manufacture world class products with consistence to meet any international standard or customer requirements. Hartex can manufacture and supply all sizes and specification of tires and tubes including B+ sizes such as 27.5” & 29” as well as fat tyres & tubes (3” wide and beyond)
Products from Hartex’s New Factory
Tyres
Tread compound
- Triple compound
- Dual compound
- Mono compound
Sidewall
- Gumwall tyres
- Skin wall tyres
Tyre cord
- Nylon 6 with TPI from 30 to 120+
- Nylon 6,6 with TPI from 30 to 120+
- Cotton
- Polyester
Breaker / Belt – for stronger and puncture resistant tyres
- Textile / fabric based
- Rubber compound based
Colours
- Tread -Full black or full colour
- Colour side wall
- Colour strips on the shoulder or sidewall
- Casing -Full black or full colour
Bead Types
- Rigid 2×2 steel wire
- Foldable aramid fibre (Kevlar)
Chafer types
- Nylon
- Cotton
Labels
- Heat transfer
- Rubber Decal
Tubeless tyres
Tyres with reflective tapes
Packing
- Individual tags with bar codes
- Wrappers
- Foldable tyres in rolled or folded form
Tubes
Polymer
- Natural Rubber – Moulded or autoclaved
- Butyl Rubber – Moulded
Puncture resistant tubes with sealants
Packaging
- Rolled or flat form
- Individual Plastic pouch
- Mono-carton
- Bulk packing in Plastic bags
- Bulk packing in cartons

Ludhiana Foundation Puja Jan 2016








