Ralson Tire North America Appoints a new President

Tennessee, United States- Ralson Tire North America (RTNA), a subsidiary of Ralson Tyres Ltd, a tire manufacturer based in India, has appointed Mr. Brian Sheehey as its new president, effective April 30, 2025. A seasoned tire industry executive with over 35 years of experience, Sheehey has been instrumental in RTNA’s rapid growth since joining the company as senior vice president in 2022.

The appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for RTNA, the North American arm of global tire manufacturer Ralson Tyres Ltd. Ralson entered the U.S. commercial truck tire market in 2023 following the launch of a state-of-the-art medium/heavy-duty tire manufacturing plant in Indore, India. The facility currently produces one million truck and bus radial (TBR) units annually, with scalable capacity for up to four million units. It serves as the backbone for Ralson’s growing distribution of Ralson and Accelus brand tires across the U.S.

Under Sheehey’s leadership, RTNA has already made significant strides in expanding its market presence, including the recent opening of two East Coast distribution centers. The company has focused on solving persistent supply chain issues for tire dealers and fleet operators, offering dependable products at competitive pricing with a commitment to personalized service.

Mr. Manjul Pahwa, managing director and CEO of Ralson Tyres Ltd, said “Brian has played an instrumental role in our outstanding growth, and the future looks bright for the Ralson and Accelus brands in North America under his leadership. In today’s challenging market, Brian and the RTNA team have done a great job of helping our customers solve deficiencies in their supply base, improve their margins, and address opportunities faster than most of the larger legacy brand competitors.”

Mr. Sheehey, said, “Ralson Tire North America is focused on increasing cash flow for our partners. It’s a simple idea but not always executed well by tire manufacturers. RTNA is committed to bringing back the ‘personal touch’ in business relationships, combined with our laser focus on providing dealers and fleets a high-quality product at a reasonable cost that they can depend on every day of the year.”

With a heritage dating back to 1974, Ralson Tyres Ltd. has grown from a family business producing bicycle tires in India to a global player supplying products to more than 70 countries. Backed by over 8,000 employees and a legacy of quality, Ralson is now positioning itself as a serious contender in the North American commercial tire market under Sheehey’s leadership.

As RTNA continues to build out its U.S. distribution network and customer base, the company remains committed to delivering performance, reliability, and service that meet the evolving needs of today’s transportation industry.