Haohua Tyre to Expand Annual Capacity by 9 Million Units with Smart Manufacturing Upgrade

For the all-steel tire production line, Haohua will introduce nitrogen-based vulcanization technology, replacing traditional methods to improve product quality and energy efficiency.

Key upgrades include:

• Installation of 120 new vulcanizing machines

• Upgrades to 30 existing machines

• Deployment of a MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and in-house nitrogen generation equipment

Once completed, the plant will gain an additional annual capacity of 1 million all-steel radial tires, bringing the total to 2.8 million units per year.

Semi-Steel Tire Expansion: More Machines, Better Quality Control

The semi-steel production line will also undergo significant enhancements:

• Addition of 16 new tire building machines

• Installation of 2 steel cord fabric cutters

• Setup of 3 new uniformity testing machines

• Full implementation of a MES digital control system

These improvements will increase the semi-steel tire production capacity by 8 million units per year, reaching a total of 20 million tires annually.

Smart Manufacturing & Sustainability at the Core

This project reflects Haohua’s commitment to China’s dual-carbon goals and the broader transformation of the tire industry toward intelligent and eco-friendly operations. With state-of-the-art smart systems and energy-saving technology, the company aims to boost productivity, enhance product consistency, reduce emissions, and enable digital precision management across all manufacturing stages.

Industry Significance

Amid growing global competition and rising consolidation in the tire market, Haohua Tyre’s investment marks a strategic step toward higher competitiveness. The upgrade not only strengthens the company's position in both domestic and international markets but also serves as a model of high-quality growth in China’s rubber and tire manufacturing sector.