Kirkby Tyres Ltd is proud to announce a significant new chapter in its long-standing partnership with BKT (Balkrishna Industries Ltd). After 17 years of successful collaboration, Kirkby Tyres has always been recognised as the main and major suppliers of BKT Tyres representing the BKT brand across both the Aftermarket and Original Equipment 2 (OE2) sectors in the UK market.
This strategic development marks a major step forward in the relationship between the two companies, as they align even more closely to bring greater focus, eLiciency, and service excellence to customers nationwide.
“This is a natural evolution of our partnership with BKT,” said Michael Rosenthal, Commercial Director at Kirkby Tyres. “Over nearly two decades, we’ve built a relationship founded on trust, shared values, and commitment to quality. This new arrangement allows us to work more closely than ever with BKT to deliver exceptional support and availability for our customers across the UK.”
Through this strengthened partnership, Kirkby Tyres and BKT will collaborate on strategic supply, market development, and customer engagement, ensuring UK service providers, OEM2s, and users benefit from seamless product access and dedicated technical expertise.
“BKT is delighted to deepen its partnership with Kirkby Tyres,” added Mr Arvind Poddar, Chairman & Managing Director at BKT. “Kirkby’s strong presence in the UK market, long-term commitment, and industry knowledge make them an ideal partner to represent BKT as we enter an exciting new phase of growth.”
With a renewed strategic focus and a clear roadmap for 2026, Kirkby Tyres and BKT are poised to deliver even greater value to the UK market, reinforcing their shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and long-term partnership.
