“The factory is above all a strategic decision to continue and enable Nokian Tyres' growth path. The total sales of tires is estimated to grow in coming years. With this investment, we will get the needed capacity for growth. And while the Dayton factory clearly enables us to serve our North American customers better and more efficiently, it also improves our production capabilities and customer service throughout our global operations,” says Petteri Walldén, Nokian Tyres’ Chairman of the Board of Directors.
“Selecting a North American site shows our commitment to our customers in one of our most important growth areas. The Dayton, Rhea County site was selected based on several factors, including skilled workforce availability, logistical advantages and business friendly administration. After thorough investigation, it was clear that Tennessee was the best choice for the factory, and we are proud to become part of the community,” says Andrei Pantioukhov, Nokian Tyres’ Interim President and CEO.
"Selecting a North American site shows our commitment to our customers in one of our most important growth areas. "
The planned headcount of the factory is about 400 employees. The Dayton factory will concentrate on the production of passenger, SUV and light truck tires that are sold exclusively or primarily in the North American market.
“This is a significant announcement for both the state of Tennessee as well as the city of Dayton. It showcases how our state’s ideal location and strong workforce creates an environment where companies like Nokian Tyres will thrive and succeed,” says Bill Haslam, Governor of Tennessee.
State of the art production
Nokian Tyres’ production plants are located in Finland and Russia. At the headquarters in Nokia, Finland, centralized product development is carried out and prototypes and test runs are completed. The Nokia factory manufactures car tyres, heavy-duty tyres, and retreading materials for truck tyres. The combined production capacity in Nokia and in Russia Vsevolozhsk is more than 20 mill. tyres. Read more
Stock exchange release 3.5.2017
Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors has made a principal decision to invest in a greenfield factory in the USA. Read more
Press release 3.5.2017
Nokian Tyres announces construction of first North American manufacturing facility to be built in Tennessee. Read more