Hybrid manufacturing as a strategic advantage in tire production
Tire manufacturers across India and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are entering a period in which production strategy is becoming a board level priority. Capacity expansion, rising radialization, electric vehicle growth, export expectations, sustainability requirements and increasing SKU complexity are changing the economics of tire manufacturing. The leadership question is no longer whether traditional calendering and cutting should be replaced. The more important question is how manufacturers can integrate proven high volume processes with flexible extrusion based systems to create a more resilient, agile and profitable operating model