DES MOINES, Iowa—Titan International Inc. has completed a major upgrade to its manufacturing facility in Des Moines.
The $2 million investment is part of Titan's multi-year strategic capital plan and includes the addition of two new 104-inch curing tire presses, which will accommodate the recently expanded AgraEDGE tire line, the company said.
The expansion of the manufacturing facility is part of a series of strategic moves Titan said it is taking to increase output capacity and better serve its dealers and end-users.
With the additional output capacity, Titan said it will continue to meet demand for key large ag tire sizes well into the future, resulting in a faster turnaround time between order placement and delivery, reducing the need for dealers to maintain high levels of inventory.
"By upgrading our manufacturing facility and investing in new tire machines, we are taking the first step towards achieving our overall growth goals," said Lester Brewer, vice president of North America tire operations at Titan.
"This investment has allowed us to increase our output capacity for premium tires, positioning us to better deliver on the projected additional volume needed in the marketplace."
The new tire machines not only help increase output capacity but also incorporate automation for repeatable tasks, improving safety for employees while enhancing overall quality and productivity, Titan said.
"The upgraded building and two new tire presses are the culmination of several years of investment in expanding the Des Moines plant capability and producing larger radial ag tires," Brewer said.
"However, this is just one more step along the line of our growth strategy. We have been telling everybody for five years that we're not done, and we will continue to grow through new products."
