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Investment paves the way at Mitas tyres

Following considerable investment, Mitas tyres has set out its plans to launch an expanded portfolio of new agricultural tyres, with 19 new sizes and designs set to roll off the production line by the end of 2024.

James Huyton
Machinery and 51AVÊÓÆµTechnology Specialist
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 Mitas' 42,980 meter square production facility in Otrokovice, Czech Republic has seen significant investment since Yokohama Rubber Co. acquired the firm back in 2023.
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Mitas' 42,980 meter square production facility in Otrokovice, Czech Republic has seen significant investment since Yokohama Rubber Co. acquired the firm back in 2023.

Significant production investment following Yokohama Rubber Co.'s acquisition of Trellebourg Wheeled Systems (TWS) back in 2023 allows Mitas to break the mould with 19 new tyre sizes and designs. A...

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