Chennai, Oct 2:
Ceat Limited announced an expansion of the manufacturing capabilities at its Chennai plant across passenger car and SUV, commercial vehicle and two wheeler tyre categories.
The expansion strengthens the plant’s ability to manufacture advanced, premium products for customers in India as well as key international markets including Europe and North America.
Among the key products manufactured at the plant is 4SeasonDrive+, which brings European standard all season tyre capability to India, with performance designed around changing
weather conditions and a particular focus on wet grip. The plant also manufactures CrossDrive RT, Ceat’s rugged terrain tyre developed around the requirements of the US rugged and off road tyre market. The product combines rugged terrain capability with the versatility required for regular road use and expands premium SUV offering for Indian customers.
It has also developed the manufacturing capability for SportDrive SUV ZR22, making it the first Indian tyre company to manufacture 22 inch tyres in India. Designed for large rim, ultra premium SUV applications, the range also features CEAT CALM technology and is being introduced for sale in India.
Company MD and CEO Arnab Banerjee said, the Chennai plant is an important part of the company’s growth in India and international markets. The expanded capabilities allow us to manufacture increasingly sophisticated products across passenger vehicles, two wheelers and commercial vehicles, while responding to the distinct requirements of customers in markets such as Europe and North America. This investment strengthens our ability to compete in premium segments with products developed and manufactured in India.