Titan International completes plant upgrade
The expansion project includes the addition of two new 104-inch curing tyre presses (Photo: Titan International)
Completion of a major upgrade to its Des Moines facility in the USA gives Titan International greater plant capacity. The company invested US$2 million in the expansion project, which includes the addition of two new 104-inch curing tyre presses that will accommodate the recently expanded AgraEDGE tyre line.
The manufacturing facility’s expansion is part of a series of strategic moves by Titan to increase output capacity and better serve its dealers and end-users. The additional output capacity equips Titan to continue meeting demand for key large agricultural tyre sizes well into the future. This will result in a faster turnaround time between order placement and delivery, reducing the need for dealers to maintain high inventory levels.
“By upgrading our manufacturing facility and investing in new tyre machines, we are taking the first step towards achieving our overall growth goals,” says Lester Brewer, vice president of NA Tire Operations at Titan. “This investment has allowed us to increase our output capacity for premium tyres, positioning us to better deliver on the projected additional volume needed in the marketplace.”
Increased automation
The new tyre machines not only increase output capacity but also incorporate automation for repeatable tasks, improving safety for employees while enhancing overall quality and productivity.
“The upgraded building and two new tyre presses are the culmination of several years of investment in expanding the Des Moines plant capability and producing larger radial ag tyres,” adds Brewer. “However, this is just one more step along the line of our growth strategy. We have been telling everybody for five years that we’re not done, and we will continue to grow through new products.”
The expansion of the manufacturing facility and the addition of the new tyre machines will provide Titan with the necessary infrastructure to introduce multiple new product offerings throughout the year. “These new products will further strengthen Titan’s position as a leading provider of premium tyres in the market,” says the company.
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