Thu August 8 02:00 pm 2024 in category Company news

Nokian Tyres invests in a new production line for heavy tire inner tubes in Nokia, Finland

Nokian Tyres plc Press Release August 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EEST 

Nokian Tyres is investing in a new production line for heavy tire inner tubes at its factory in Nokia, Finland. The first inner tubes made in Nokia are expected to be ready in the first half of 2025. 

"The sizes of heavy tires and customer requirements have increased significantly. With the new production line, we want to respond to market needs and serve our customers even better also in terms of inner tubes, rims and finished wheel packages. The new inner tube production line will provide us with the additional capacity needed and is important for a balanced heavy tire product portfolio and growth," says Manu Salmi, EVP, Heavy Tyres and Nokia Factory. 

The inner tubes have previously been manufactured in Lieksa, Finland where production will end in stages during 2025. 

Further information
Manu Salmi, EVP, Heavy Tyres and Nokia Factory
[email protected] 

 

Nokian Tyres develops and manufactures premium tires for people who value safety, sustainability and predictability. Inspired by our Scandinavian heritage, we craft innovative products for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery that give you peace of mind in all driving conditions. Our Vianor chain provides tire and car services. In 2023, our net sales totaled EUR 1,174 million. At the end of 2023 we employed over 3,400 professionals. Nokian Tyres is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Further information: www.nokiantyres.com