Trial production has started at BKT's new state-of-the-art site in Waluj, in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
The result of a US$56 million investment, its annual production capacity is around 30,000 tonnes of off-highway tyes.
There would be around 500 people working at this plant when it’s at full capacity. Medium and small diameter tyres will be manufactured at the plant, designed for machinery operating in the agricultural and industrial industries.
For BKT, this new plant is a strategic choice that increases its production and makes it more efficient.
The site, spread over 22 acres, is a new greenfield plant located just 5km from BKT’s existing first-ever production facility in Waluj, which opened in 1987.
The project focused on constructing a cutting-edge plant from both a structural and mechanical point of view and on reorganising 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.
As always, the company aims high and intends to expand its share of the off-highway market, following a philosophy summarised by Arvind Poddar, BKT president and CEO : “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.”
