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Sri Lankan-based specialty tyre manufacturer Global Rubber Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. (GRI) is to supply agricultural tyres to a well-known Belgian manufacturer of farm machinery, Joskin Col. (Joskin). GRI will be supplying its Green Ex FL700 heavy duty floatation tyre, fitted in customised rims by GRI distributor Agrityre, and supplied to Joskins’ slurry tankers.

According to GRI, the specially-designed Green Ex tyres have a wide tread design and heavy load capacity at low inflation pressure, providing for increased balance and reduced soil compaction; while reinforced sidewalls protects against impacts and results in extended tyre life and reliability.

Kurt Verbrugge, Sales director, Europe for GRI, commented that Joskin prioritises quality, price, reputation of the supplier, and the service of the distributor in choosing a business partner.

“The combination of strengths of Agrityre and GRI, which produces quality radial agriculture tyres, construction tyres and material handling solid tyres, proved to be elements for a strong partnership, and it will pave the way for further exciting collaboration with Joskin in the future,” Verbrugge said.