Industryweek 6647 Trelleborg 1
Industryweek 6647 Trelleborg 1
Industryweek 6647 Trelleborg 1
Industryweek 6647 Trelleborg 1
Industryweek 6647 Trelleborg 1

Trelleborg Wheel Systems Opens First North American Facility for Agricultural Tires

May 8, 2014
The $50 million investment is expected to create approximately 150 jobs by 2018.

The new facility of off-road tires supplier, Trelleborg Wheel Systems, located on the company’s existing premises in Spartanburg, S.C., will be will be strategically important to the company's growth, supporting the company's global production of radial tires for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tire dealers.

Production of these agricultural equipment tires is expected to commence in late 2015. 

This location, announced on May 7, will be the company’s first North American manufacturing facility to produce radial tires for agricultural machinery. 

The $50 million investment is expected to create approximately 150 jobs by 2018. 

The new, 430,000-square-foot facility will be located on Trelleborg's existing premises in Spartanburg, which includes Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc. The location will provide Trelleborg Wheel Systems advantages in supplying the North American agricultural equipment market by introducing domestic manufacturing of the tire line.

"In coming to Spartanburg County, we'll be located in a modern facility in a prime location, capitalizing on existing partnership agreements with major OEMs and distributors while facilitating the transfer of technology from one part of the world to another,” said Maurizio Vischi, president of the Trelleborg Wheel Systems Business Area. “Although we already sell our products in the United States and Canada, local production offers considerably more favorable conditions, thus enhancing our competitiveness." 

The new machinery, which will also be installed by 2018, will cater to market growth and ensure that OEMs, dealers and farmers alike benefit from Trelleborg's proximity and product availability, the company said. 

Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas is a division of the Italy-based Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area, which is part of the Trelleborg Group. Founded in 1905 it has annual global sales of $3.3 billion. The parent company is headquartered in Trelleborg, Sweden and has more than 15,000 employees in over 40 countries with approximately 90 manufacturing plants worldwide. 

Popular Sponsored Recommendations

Empowering the Modern Workforce: The Power of Connected Worker Technologies

March 1, 2024
Explore real-world strategies to boost worker safety, collaboration, training, and productivity in manufacturing. Emphasizing Industry 4.0, we'll discuss digitalization and automation...

3 Best Practices to Create a Product-Centric Competitive Advantage with PRO.FILE PLM

Jan. 25, 2024
Gain insight on best practices and strategies you need to accelerate engineering change management and reduce time to market. Register now for your opportunity to accelerate your...

Transformative Capabilities for XaaS Models in Manufacturing

Feb. 14, 2024
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a pivotal shift toward "servitization," or enhancing product offerings with services and embracing a subscription model. This transition...

Shifting Your Business from Products to Service-Based Business Models: Generating Predictable Revenues

Oct. 27, 2023
Executive summary on a recent IndustryWeek-hosted webinar sponsored by SAP

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of IndustryWeek, create an account today!