Mitas celebrates official opening of new two-wheeler tyre factory in India

Mitas’s newest two-wheeler tyre production facility in India has been formally inaugurated, following our early 2022 article that the factory was ready to commence production. The factory, which will serve global motorcycle tyre markets, is the result of a joint venture with the Mahansaria Group. The two companies are combining their expertise to bring Mitas tyre engineering into the two-wheeler tyre market. Both companies have been working throughout the challenges of the last two years, to test and produce tyres. The Mitas brand is part of Trelleborg Wheel Systems, whose sale to Yokohama for 2.1 billion euros was confirmed at the turn of the year.

During the official opening event, Paolo Pompei, president of Trelleborg Wheel Systems, shared his enthusiasm and vision for the future of Mitas tyres, stating: “On behalf of everyone at Trelleborg Wheel Systems, I am honoured to have seen the first of many Mitas two-wheeler tyres come off the production line at this state-of-the-art facility. Developed alongside our strategic joint venture partner, Mahansaria Group, who bring over 30 years of experience in leading successful businesses for off-highway tyres. This facility will further reinforce the Mitas brand in the high-performance market and expand our global presence. It is a great achievement by all involved, and we are happy to write a new chapter in the history of our Mitas brand as we look forward to continued joint success.”

Yogesh Mahansaria added: “At Mahansaria Group, it is our pleasure to embark on a long and exciting journey with Trelleborg Wheel Systems and support them in building and bolstering Mitas’s position as a formidable global brand. This state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is a convergence of our “tough and rugged” DNA, having built leading global brands in the Off-Highway Tyre industry over 3 decades, and Mitas’s technological expertise in the world of two wheels. It also marks our group’s foray into the ever-evolving Indian performance two-wheeler tyre market. We are very excited about this partnership with Trelleborg Wheel Systems and look forward to an exciting journey ahead.”