CEAT inaugurates New Truck Bus Radial (TBR) Line at Chennai Plant, Strengthening entry into global markets

Bengaluru, September 11, 2024: CEAT, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, today announced the inauguration of its best in class Truck Bus Radial (TBR) production line at their Chennai manufacturing plant.  The new line will progressively reach a production capacity of 1500 tyres daily 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. This expansion ensures that CEAT is well-positioned to meet the growing demands of high performance vehicles both in the domestic and international markets, all while maintaining its leadership in safety, sustainability, and digital innovation.

Arnab Banerjee, Managing Director & CEO, CEAT, highlighted the strategic importance of the new TBR line, stating, "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, emphasized the plant’s technological and safety advancements, noting, “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."