Turkish manufacturing plant set to produce 350,000 wheels annually

Maxion Wheels' new joint venture facility in Manisa, Türkiye is in the final stages of completion, with equipment installation "progressing as planned" at the 24,500-square-metre plant.

The wheel manufacturer expects to begin serial production in the second half of 2025, with initial capacity of approximately 350,000 forged aluminum wheels annually. The facility includes built-in scalability to double production capacity in coming years.

The venture represents a significant expansion of Maxion's global offerings. In 2022, the company announced a $150 million investment to extend its steel truck wheel portfolio to include forged aluminum products through the partnership with Turkish-based Inci Holding.

According to company statements, the initial product lineup will feature "the most sought-after wheel sizes in three levels of finish."

The Manisa plant development follows Maxion's introduction of a new lightweight, corrosion-resistant forged aluminum truck wheel line at IAA Transportation 2024 in September. This product expansion positions Maxion to meet growing demand in the commercial truck market for aluminum wheel options.