BKT, Elgi Rubber and Omni United commit to inaugural Tyrexpo India 2011 First major exhibitors for new tyre and equipment exhibition in Chennai 5-7 July 2011 Balkrishna Tyres (BKT), Elgi Rubber and Omni United have become the first major companies to commit to supporting the inaugural staging of the new Tyrexpo India exhibition in Chennai in July 2011. The ground-breaking event is being held in recognition of India’s fast-growing importance and influence in the global tyre, rubber and equipment market. Paul Farrant, managing director for show organiser ECI International, says: “We welcome BKT, Elgi and Omni as the first major exhibitors at this brand new exhibition. Each of these companies have supported our other international exhibitions and we are naturally delighted that they have now thrown their weight behind this new show held in India. “We are talking to many other Indian and international suppliers in the tyre, rubber, retreading, equipment and accessories markets about the show and have been very pleased at the high level of interest shown and bookings to date,” he added. Next year’s exhibition will be based on the highly successful model of international tyre and equipment events organised by ECI International in Singapore, Johannesburg and Manchester, UK. “We know there is enormous interest in doing business in India and we hope that Tyrexpo India will become the focal point for a truly international trade exhibition. Our events are structured to bring together suppliers, distributors and buyers in a professional atmosphere where they can talk and conduct business,” confirms Paul Farrant. Tyrexpo India will take place at the Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai on the 5, 6 and 7 July 2011. Show days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The venue is one of the country’s most prestigious exhibition centres, playing host to a series of major events including the International Rubber Expo, Indian Industry Expo and Print Expo.