Conti to boost truck tire capacity 30% at Indian plant
Conti to boost truck tire capacity 30% at Indian plant European Rubber Journal Print MODIPURAM, India — Continental A.G. is planning to boost capacity for truck and bus tires at its Modipuram plant by up to 30% over the coming 18 months, in part to satisfy rising demand in the Asia-Pacific region. The expansion project will focus on capacity for 20- and 22.5-inch rim diameter radials, Continental said, at the factory it acquired from Modi Rubber Ltd. The project is part of a "significant phased expansion plan until 2030," Conti said without providing the value of the project or other det...