In line with its expansion plans, Indian tyre maker CEAT recently announced the inauguration of its best in truck bus radial (TBR) production line at its Chennai facility. The new line will progressively reach a production capacity of 1,500 tyres/day over the next 12 months and marks a significant milestone in CEAT’s drive to expand its footprint in international markets.
The new TBR line complements CEAT’s existing production capabilities, including the manufacture of premium passenger car radial (PCR) tyres and motorcycle radial (MCR/MCS) tyres.
CEAT’s Chennai plant is located in Sriperumbudur and spread across 160 acres.
Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director/CEO, CEAT, said, “The inauguration of the truck bus radial line at our export centric Chennai plant is a key step in CEAT’s global expansion strategy of offering a complete range of tyres across markets including Europe and the US. By integrating smart technologies and connected systems, we are creating a safer, more efficient, and sustainable workplace. This investment reaffirms CEAT’s dedication to delivering innovative, world-class mobility solutions to our customers worldwide.”
Jayasankar Kurruppal, Senior Vice President – Manufacturing, CEAT, added, “Our Chennai plant has consistently set new benchmarks in both operational excellence and employee safety. The new TBR line exemplifies our commitment to creating a safe and smart manufacturing environment. The project has been implemented with in-house development of key equipment, proudly leveraging domestic Indian solutions, allowing us to efficiently manage both cost and timelines.”
The Chennai plant also focuses on sustainability. With a 25% green cover, 40% of the plant’s energy is sourced from renewable energy, including a 5 MW solar rooftop installation, with plans to increase this to 50% by 2025.
The plant is also a zero liquid discharge facility, reflecting CEAT’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.