Sri Lanka’s pioneers in retreading, Arpidag International (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Richard Pieris & Co. Ltd, had the honour of receiving ISO 9001:2000 standards certification from Sri Lanka Standards Institution recently.

The certification was presented for treads, cushion gum and liquid cement that are core raw materials used in retread tyre manufacturing.

This achievement is a clear reflection on the high standard of the product and is a victory for the consumer who has demonstrated trust and confidence in Arpidag since the Company commenced production in 1991. Today the Company is the market leader and produces 300 MT per month and its main customer Richard Pieris Tyre Co. Ltd., produces more than 50,000 retread tyres a month and is the foremost manufacturer of the product in South Asia, continuing to revolutionize the industry.

Pushpika Janadheera, Director and General Manager of Richard Pieris Tyre Company, speaking of achieving the prestigious certification said: “Ours are the only retreads that offer 80% performance compared to a brand new tyre. Arpidag retreads are designed to withstand Sri Lanka’s tough terrain and are in the long run more economical to use. It was a challenge to adhere to the high standards stipulated by SLSI and we welcomed the careful scrutiny we faced with regard to all stages of our operation. This strict process resulted in Arpidag International successfully streamlining our standards.”

Arpidag International helps to upgrade the quality of small scale competitor companies who are able to purchase their requirements of ATM brands at a reasonable cost from Arpidag.