Maxion Wheels Prepares for Serial Production of Forged Aluminum Truck Wheels in Türkiye
New milestone strengthens Company’s position as industry’s trusted single-source provider of complete commercial vehicle wheel solutions
Maxion Wheels, the world’s leading wheel manufacturer, announced today at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, France, that preparations are complete for the start of serial production of its new forged aluminum truck wheels in January 2026 at its newly established plant in Manisa, Türkiye. The new facility, a joint investment with İnci Holding, marks a significant step in expanding Maxion Wheels’ commercial vehicle portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to innovation and customer value.
The new forged aluminum wheels will be available in the most sought-after sizes and finishes, meeting the highest standards of durability, performance, and appearance for OEMs and fleets across Europe and Türkiye. Additional wheel sizes will be introduced over time, expanding Maxion Wheels’ forged aluminum wheel portfolio for commercial vehicles.
“Forged aluminum truck wheels represent a critical evolution in our strategy to deliver the most complete and innovative commercial vehicle wheel portfolio in the industry,” said Mark Gerardts, Chief Executive Officer of Maxion Wheels. “Our steel wheels have set the benchmark—and our forged aluminum truck wheels will meet it with the same uncompromising quality and reliability.”
“Our collaboration with Maxion Wheels combines global product expertise with local manufacturing excellence to deliver a new wheel line-up that redefines choice and quality for truck OEMs, fleet managers and drivers,” said Mustafa Zaim, President of the Board of Maxion Inci and Maxion Jantas. “This milestone is more than the start of production—it’s a commitment to innovation, safety, and meeting the evolving needs of OEMs and fleets across Europe and beyond.”
The new 24,500-square-meter plant in Manisa is fully operational, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and technology sourced primarily from leading European manufacturers, ensuring precision, efficiency, and world-class production quality. With an initial installed capacity of approx. 350,000 forged aluminum truck wheels annually, the facility is built with flexibility to accommodate future expansions.
With the addition of forged aluminum truck wheels, Maxion Wheels now offers the industry’s most comprehensive commercial vehicle wheel portfolio. This unique breadth of products positions Maxion as the trusted single-source partner for OEMs and aftermarket customers seeking proven quality, reliability, and innovation across all wheel categories.
Looking ahead, Maxion Wheels is developing a new patented surface treatment solution for enhanced durability, superior corrosion protection, and easy cleaning and maintenance. Laboratory and benchmarking tests are currently underway, yielding highly promising outcomes.
ABOUT MAXION WHEELS
Maxion Wheels, a leading steel and aluminum wheels supplier, works with global vehicle manufacturers on wheels for personal mobility, transportation, agriculture, defense, and off-highway applications. Our 10,000 employees operate out of 31 locations in 14 countries on five continents, including state-of-the-art technical centers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Together we produce 50 million wheels a year, making us one of the world’s largest producers of wheels. To learn more, please visit Maxion Wheels’ website at www.maxionwheels.com.