Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu inaugurated CEAT Ltd’s first manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu
- CEAT launched its largest passenger radial tyres manufacturing plant in Kanchipuram district
- Shri. Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in the presence of Shri M. C. Sampath, Minister of Industries Tamil Nadu inaugurated the plant
- Investment of INR 4000 Cr planned over the next 10 years
Chennai, 12thFebruary 2020:One of the leading tyre manufacturers in
India, CEAT Ltd. expanded their presence in the country with their first green field
plant in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The plant was inaugurated by Shri. Edappadi
K. Palaniswami, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in the
presence of Shri M. C. Sampath, Minister of Industries Tamil Nadu.
With a total plot area of 163 acres, the plant
has a manufacturing capacity of 28,500 passenger car radial tyres per day and 2,500
motor-cycle radial tyres per day.It is one of the most advanced tyre plants in
South Asia with a capability of serving developed markets and high-end
automobile manufacturers. An investment of INR 1400 Cr. has been made, which
will offer employment to over 1000 individuals in the next few years. CEAT is
one of the first tyre companies to employ women on the shop floor and plans to
further increase women employment in its Chennai factory. This is CEAT’s 6thmanufacturing
facility in India with plants located in Mumbai, Nasik, Nagpur, Ambernath and Halol.
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Lamp lighting ceremony (L-R) Mr Anant Goenka, Managing Director, CEAT
Tyres Ltd, Shri Edapaddi Palaniswami, CM of Tamil Nadu & Shri M.C. Sampath
Minister of Industries
The
Guest of Honour, Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
said, “We are delighted that CEAT and the RPG Group have decided to launch
their manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India's largest tyre manufacturing
state. CEAT's factory will be a jewel in the crown of Tamil Nadu. We are
certain that this will bring many new job opportunities.”
"I
congratulate Mr Anant Goenka and his team at CEAT for commissioning this plant
within 18 months from the date of MoU. This goes on to show the efficiency and
managerial capabilities of CEAT.”
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(L-R) Mr Anant Goenka, Managing Director, CEAT
Tyres Ltd felicitating Shri. Edapaddi Palaniswami, CM of Tamil Nadu & Shri M.C. Sampath
Minister of Industries
Speaking at the occasion,
Mr Anant Goenka, Managing Director, CEAT Tyres Ltd said, “We are proud
to inaugurate our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Kanchipuram. Tamil
Nadu offers the unique benefit of having many automobile manufacturers,
proximity to Port and a favourable labour environment. We aim to positively enhance
the ecosystem here by creating more job
opportunities and contribute towards the overall betterment of the society and community.”
The expansion will create skill development opportunities for the
people of Tamil Nadu along with amenities such as
specialized training, uniform, canteen and transport. From a hygiene standpoint, the plant will aid in improving the
livelihood of the neighbourhood by ensuring necessities such as water and sanitation.
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(L-R) Mr Anant Goenka, Managing Director, CEAT
Tyres Ltd felicitating Shri M.C. Sampath
Minister of Industries
About CEAT Ltd (www.ceat.com): CEAT, the
flagship company of RPG Enterprises, was established in 1958. Today, CEAT is
one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers and has a strong presence in global
markets. CEAT produces over 35 million tyres a year and offers the widest range
of tyres to all segments and manufactures world-class radials for; heavy-duty
trucks and buses, light commercial vehicles, earthmovers, forklifts, tractors,
trailers, cars, motorcycles and scooters as well as auto-rickshaws.
About RPG
Enterprises (www.rpggroup.com): RPG Enterprises,
established in 1979, is one of India’s fastest-growing business groups with a
turnover of US$ 4 Billion. The group has diverse business interests in the
areas of Infrastructure, Tyres, Pharma, IT and Specialty as well as in emerging
innovation led technology businesses.
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