Nokian project to expand heavy duty tire R&D, capacity on track

Development Manager Matti Kaunisto (left) and R&D Director Kalle Kaivonen.

Development Manager Matti Kaunisto and R&D Director Kalle Kaivonen in front the Nokian Heavy Tyres R&D Center in Nokia, Finland

Nokian reports an $82 million, 3-year expansion of commercial tire production at its headquarters plant in Nokia is back on track after falling behind schedule.

Plant Director Pasi Antinmaa poses for a photo outside Nokian's plant.

Nokian expects the 38,000-sq.-ft. research and development center, dedicated to doubling the number of new products and speeding up the time-to-market, to be operational by year-end

Nokian expects the 38,000-sq.-ft. research and development center, dedicated to doubling the number of new products and speeding up the time-to-market, to be operational by year-end