Issue 35 OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2015

Kingsway Tyres was among numerous participants at this year’s Total Motor Show held in September at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The Kingsway team put up a spectacular display taking up two large stands to display its key tyre brands that include Michelin, BFGoodrich and Techking. Visitors to the stand got a chance to interact with the Kingsway team and its product line. They also walked away with a variety of Michelin   branded material that included cheer sticks, caps, pens, t-shirts and free wheel balancing vouchers redeemable at any Kingsway Tyre Centres Countrywide.

This effort did not go unnoticed as Kingsway was among a select number of winners at the corporate cocktail award ceremony. Kingsway tyres was awarded gold for its Techking Tire stand. Marks were awarded for creativity, general appearance, customer service and product knowledge.

Speaking during the award ceremony, Kingsway Corporate Development Director, Amal Shah noted Michelin Tyres’ positive contribution to the transport industry in Kenya. “Michelin is dedicated towards sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tyres for every type of vehicle,” he said.

Kingsway Tyres Ltd Stands Out at the Total Motor Show

TYRE NEWSThe Total Motor Show is the biggest motoring event in East and Central Africa. First held in 1994, the event brings together all major automotive dealers (from construction, agricultural, mining, trucks, mass transport and passengers cars segments), auto accessory dealers, ancillary service providers and customers under one roof to showcase the latest offerings in the automotive market.

Kingsway Tyres has been taking part in the motorshow for several years where it has displayed its most popular brand – Michelin tyres, in creative ways. Michelin is known as a premium tyre brand that has topped the chart as one of the largest tyre manufacturers in the world. The strength of the Michelin brand can be demonstrated by the recognisability of the Michelin Man also known as Bibendum.

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Kingsway Tyres officially launched the all new BFGoodrich® All terrain T/A® KO2 tyre during this year’s Total Motor show held from 18th - 20th September at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The launch was marked by an outstanding display of the tough KO2 tyres fitted to a Land Rover (courtesy of RMA motors) pitched high up on wooden logs. Above this remarkable display was an action-packed video showing the various tests carried out on the KO2 tyre, on different terrain and various conditions.

Speaking during the launch, Kingsway Tyres CEO, Aashit Shah reiterated the KO2’s toughness, durability and traction. “KO2 has great appeal to off-road enthusiasts as its improved tread-life and strong road-manners deliver great benefits whether for work, play or just to get home,” he said.

The KO2 tyre is based on three pillars: toughness, traction and tread-life. The tyre features a racing-derived, cut-resistant, chip-resistant and tear-resistant tread compound that delivers longer life. The compound is molded into an aggressive, computer-optimized, high-void, all terrain pattern with interlocking tread blocks and multiple loose object ejection features to combine off-road durability and traction with on-road handling and acceptable noise.

It has tougher sidewalls, more on/off road miles and superior terrain traction. The KO2 tyre has been tested to withstand the toughest terrains in the world and can smoothly traverse through sand, mud and gravel.

BFGoodrich® All terrain T/A® KO2 tyre comes in 37 different sizes developed to meet the needs of jeep, pickup truck and sport utility vehicle drivers who want confidence and control on and off road.

Official Launch of BFGoodrich KO2 Tyres

From left to right - Amal Shah (Corporate Development Director), Aashit Shah (C.E.O) and Gautam Ghai (C.S.O)

Kingsway Tyres - Techking Tire Stand gets Gold award in the fountain area at the Total Motorshow

Kingsway Tyres Celebrates Amma’s Birthday in Style

4 Tyre Tips - You Should Never Ignore

Corporate Social Responsibility

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Kingsway Tyres joined the rest of the world in marking spiritual leader Amma’s 62nd birthday by planting trees at the Amrita Children’s Home in Athi River. Led by company director, Manish Shah, each Kingsway staff member planted at least three trees. They also donated clothing and fed the children.

Mātā Amṛtānandamayī Devī better known simply as Amma (mother) was born on 27th September 1953. She is a Hindu spiritual leader and guru who is revered as a saint by her followers. Also known as “the hugging saint,” Amma has dedicated her entire life to alleviating the pain of the poor, and those suffering physically and emotionally.

Kingsway team plant trees and feed children at Amrita children’s home in Athi River

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Regularly check your tyre pressure. Do this at least once a month and, as and when there is loss of pressure. Remember to also check the inflation pressure and condition of your spare tyre.

Wheel balancing, alignment and tyre rotation should be done after every service (or after a mileage of 5,000km). This helps to extend the tyre life. Timings may however vary based on the driving habits and road surface conditions.

Ensure valve caps are fitted to tyre valves to prevent entry of dust and to prevent air from escaping the tyre.

Always ensure your tyres are of the same brand, pattern, size and tread depth. If you are to replace two tyres replace on the same axle and fit least worn-out tyres on the rear for better grip.

For the 3rd year running, Kingsway Tyres Ltd sponsored the Junior Golf match play championship held in August at the Sigona Golf club. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, Kingsway tyres Ltd through the Kingsway Foundation is keen on empowering the youth through sports. The Kingsway Foundation is also passionate about recognition and advancement of young talent and continues to support such initiatives as the Junior Golf Foundation both in cash and kind.

Junior Golf Foundation Team with their trophies after the championship

Kingsway Tyres Sponsors Junior Golf Tournament

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Deekshit Nandula has been Kingsway Tyres Internal Audit Manager since May 2010 when the department was created. He has close to 30 years of experience in Internal Audit having begun his career in India. His role is to implement better control procedures to avoid fraud and malpractices in all departments and branches at Kingsway Tyres Ltd.

In 2011, Deekshit received an extraordinary performance award for his exemplary work as the company’s internal audit manager. Later in 2013, he and his team comprising three assistants received special recognition for overall administration and technical support.

“For businesses to run smoothly, they require sound management and control,” Deekshit notes. “System audits are an important factor in the attainment of profits.”

When he isn’t at work Deekshit likes to spend time with his family. He is also a religious man and dedicates some of his free time to volunteering at his community temple. Deekshit also has a big heart for the less fortunate in society and engages in a great deal of personal charity work.

Kingsway staff underwent a 4-day training programme on Michelin’s brand of earth-mover tyres. Djamal Haouat of Michelin Dubai conducted the training course which was held from 5th to 9th October.

The training programme consisted of a theory segment conducted at the Kingsway Tyres Funzi road branch, while the practical sessions were held at two quarries and the dry inland container depot in Nairobi.

Kingsway staff in attendance were equipped with the knowledge to better serve their earth-moving and industrial customers. Among the topics covered included types of earth-moving machines, mechanical handling,  tyre classification and wear as well as customer service.

Michelin Earth-mover Training

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For more information on Michelin’s earth-moving and industrial use tyres, contact Kingsway Tyres sales desk on Tel: 020 2220996, mobile: 0722 227719 or email: ho@kingswaytyres.com

Participants with their certificates after the training

TEAM PROFILEDeekshit Nandula - Internal Audit Manager