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What is the full form of MRF?

By Anushree Goswami Last updated : April 20, 2024

MRF is an abbreviation of Madras Rubber Factory Limited. It is a multinational private-sector corporation and the largest Tyre manufacturing corporation based in India.
MRF head office is situated in Chennai, India. It manufactures all types of tyres, the majority of which particularly are vehicle tyres, treads, tubes, etc.

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MRF History

• Madras Rubber Factory (MRF) is founded by K.M. Mammen Mappillai.
• In 1946 as a startup, it was established as a toy balloon manufacturing entity at Tiruvottiyur, Madras (now Chennai).
• In 1952, MRF was ventured into the manufacture of tread rubber.
• In 1960, it was integrated as a private limited company.
• In 1973, MRF began manufacturing of Nylon tyres for the very first time.
• In 1989, the corporation worked in partnership with Hasbro International United States, the world's largest toymaker and introduced Funskool India.

MRF Products

• Vehicle Tyres: MRF manufactures tyres for different types of vehicles. For example cars, two-wheelers, tractors, trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles, etc.
• Conveyor Belts: It manufactures it as a domestic brand of Muscleflex conveyor belts.
• Paints: It manufactures polyurethane paint formulations and coats for automotive, decorative and industrial purposes.
• Cricket: MRF manufactures cricket bats, gloves, pads, and other accessories.

MRF Motorsport Works

• MRF rally team
• MRF Racing
• MRF Motocross
• MRF Karting

MRF Pace Foundation

MRF Pace foundation works in the field of cricket and offers training for fast bowlers.

MRF Manufacturing Plants

• Kottayam Plant in Kerala
• Puducherry Plant
• Goa Plant
• Trichi Radial Plant in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
• Trichi Bias Plant in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
• Arakonam Plant in Tamil Nadu
• Tiruvottiyur Plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Medak Plant in Telangana
• Ankenpally Plant in Telangana
• Dahej Plant (Under Construction) in Gujarat

In Goa, the corporation also manufactures toys at its facility. The paints and coats are manufactured at two of its plants in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

MRF Awards

• The All India Rubber Industries Association's (AIRIA) award for 'Highest Export Awards (Auto Tyre Sector).
• 'Top Export Award' from Chemicals & Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL) for 2009–10.
• In 2014, MRF positioned 48th in the list among India's most trusted brands according to the Brand Trust Report, a study carried out by Trust Research Advisory.
• In 2014, MRF won the JD Power Award for the record 11th time.