BKT Inaugurates Off-highway Tire Production Facility for Medium- and Small-diameter Tires

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 $56 million investment, the plant's annual production capacity is around 30,000 metric tons of off-highway tires.

There will be around 500 people working at the facility once it’s at full capacity, and the plant will manufacture medium- and small-diameter tires designed for machinery operating in the agricultural and industrial industries. The site, spread over 22 acres, is a new greenfield plant located just 5 km from BKT’s existing facility in Waluj, which was opened in 1987. 

For BKT, this new plant is a strategic choice that not only increases its production, but also makes it more efficient. The project focused on the construction of a cutting-edge plant from both a structural and mechanical standpoint and on the reorganization of departments and workflows for maximum efficiency.

With the foundation stone laid in June 2019, the site arose during the pandemic. BKT was determined to ensure the safety of all those working on the project before continuing with its construction. However, the health emergency did not curb the company's intent to move forward, while  fulfilling all the due safety requirements.

With the new facility, the company plans to further expand its share of the off-highway market.