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CEAT Ambernath Drives OHT Exports

CEAT Ambernath Drives OHT Exports

CEAT’s Ambernath facility is evolving from an agriculture-focused plant into a broader export-oriented OHT manufacturing hub, with capacity set to rise from 105 to 160 tonnes per day, writes Upendra Kasbekar. When CEAT established its dedicated Ambernath manufacturing facility in 2018, the focus was largely on agricultural radial tyres. Since then, the plant has expanded into forestry, Very High Flexion[Read More…]

JK Tyre Unveils New Generation of OTR Tyres for Construction, Material Handling and Mining

JK Tyre Unveils New Generation of OTR Tyres for Construction, Material Handling and Mining

New application-specific range targets durability, traction, load-carrying capability and operational efficiency across demanding off-highway applications JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has unveiled four new Off-The-Road (OTR) tyre solutions at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. Designed for construction, material handling and mining applications, the new range is engineered to address demanding operating conditions while supporting[Read More…]

by — September 16, 2026 — INDUSTRY TALK, News, Tyre Talk
Ascenso Commits US$100 Million to Giant Mining Tyre Manufacturing in India

Ascenso Commits US$100 Million to Giant Mining Tyre Manufacturing in India

Company expands All Steel Radial OTR portfolio to 49-inch giant tyres and outlines a technology roadmap through 2028 Ascenso Tyres has announced a US$100 million investment to establish advanced All Steel Radial (ASR) tyre manufacturing capability in India, strengthening its position in the mining and earthmoving tyre market.The multi-year investment will support specialised radial production technology, product development, testing infrastructure,[Read More…]

by — September 16, 2026 — INDUSTRY TALK, News, Tyre Talk
Michelin Expands Retail Presence in Chennai with Four New Tyre and Services Stores

Michelin Expands Retail Presence in Chennai with Four New Tyre and Services Stores

Michelin has strengthened its retail footprint in Chennai with the opening of four new Michelin Tyre and Services (MTS) outlets in Gopalapuram, Adyar, Tambaram-Selaiyur and Maduravoyal. The expansion comes alongside the recent launch of Michelin’s Made-in-India Primacy 5 tyres, aimed at bringing premium tyre solutions and professional automotive services closer to customers across the city. The new outlets have been[Read More…]

by — August 12, 2026 — News, Tyre Talk