The site is capable of producing 30,000 MT of Off-Highway tires per year.

BKT inaugurated its new state-of-the-art production plant in Waluj, Maharashtra. The trial production has already started. With an investment price of $56 million, the annual production capacity is around 30,000 MT of Off-Highway tires.

There would be around 500 people working at this plant when it’s at full capacity. And the plant will be manufactured medium and small diameter tires, designed for machinery operating in the agricultural and industrial industries.

For BKT this new plant is a strategic choice which not only increases its production but also makes it more efficient. The site is spread over 22 acres, is in fact a new greenfield plant located, just 5 km from BKT’s existing plant. The project focused on the construction of a cutting-edge plant from both a structural and mechanical point of view and on the reorganisation of departments and workflows for maximum efficiency.

With the foundation stone laid in June 2019, this site arose during the pandemic. BKT was determined to ensure the safety of all those working on the project before continuing with its realisation. However, the health emergency did not curb BKT’s desire to move forward, with a positive message to the market: “it can be done“, while of course fulfilling all the due safety requirements.

As always, the company aims high and intends to expand its share of the Off-Highway market, following a philosophy summarised as follows by Arvind Poddar, BKT Chairman and Managing Director: “Growth is our commitment. Looking ahead is our constant goal. A company which cannot look boldly towards its future is like a person who cannot dream”.

For more info: https://www.bkt-tires.com/ww/en/