Marangoni Tread North America produces 4 millionth truck tire tread

Marangoni Tread North America produces 4 millionth tread

Marangoni Tread North America (MTNA) recently manufactured its four millionth tread at its Madison, Tenn., facility.

MTNA began tread production at the Madison plant in 2004, and hit its one million tread mark in 2008. Since then, both capacity and production have increased dramatically, according to the company.

MTNA noted that the four millionth tread was a Ringtread XP RDG200 drive tread.

“We are proud and thankful that we have been able to achieve this important milestone,” said Bill Sweatman, chief executive officer and president. “Our unit sales have increased more than 15% this year and along with other improvements, we have gained in both market share and market strength.”

Added Chanthavy Vongsamphanh, manufacturing manager, “Our Commitment to lean manufacturing and a team culture will ensure high quality, employee involvement, safe and environmentally responsible work environment so that we can continue to meet the on-time delivery requirements of our growing customer base.”

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