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With a 650 million euro Investment, Nokian Tyres opens the world’s first zero-carbon tire factory in Romania

04 october 2024

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The Finnish company Nokian Tyres has opened its car tire factory in Oradea, Romania, with company representatives claiming it to be the world’s first zero-carbon tire factory, according to a report by BalkanEngineer.com from the Romanian site agerpres.ro. The plant was realized through a 650 million euro investment, one of the largest investments in Romania in recent years, with 100 million euro in support from the Romanian government.

 


„We are very happy to open our factory in Oradea. It will increase our ability to serve customers in Central Europe and beyond, and it will support our plan to grow revenue to €2 billion. With our new zero-carbon tire factory, we are ready to take a leading position in the industry and set a new standard for sustainable tire production,” said Jukka Moisio, President and CEO of Nokian Tyres.


The factory spans an area of 54 hectares, of which 10 hectares are built-up. Construction was completed in less than 15 months, and commercial production is set to begin in early 2025. Currently, the factory employs 160 people, with plans to expand the workforce to 500, even though most processes are automated. Many of the employees have undergone training in Finland.


Nokian Tyres’ Oradea plant does not use fossil fuel-based energy, allowing the entire factory to operate with zero carbon emissions. This is achieved through a combination of innovative solutions. A portion of the electricity comes from solar panels, while the steam needed for tyre vulcanisation is generated by electric boilers powered entirely by carbon-free electricity, eliminating the use of fossil fuels. The production process is highly energy-efficient thanks to state-of-the-art technology and machinery.


The project is expanding to achieve an annual capacity of 6 million tyres, with potential for further development. The factory will focus on producing car tyres for the Central European market.

 


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