Maxion Wheels Unveils First Forged Aluminum Truck Wheels at IAA Transportation 2024
Maxion Completes its Commercial Vehicle Wheel Portfolio, Strengthening Market Leadership
Maxion Wheels, the world’s largest wheel manufacturer, today introduced its highly anticipated line of lightweight, corrosion-resistant forged aluminum truck wheels at IAA Transportation 2024.
“Our new forged aluminum wheels not only complete our market-leading truck wheel portfolio but also solidify our position as a strong and trusted partner for our commercial vehicle customers,” said Pieter Klinkers, Chief Executive Officer of Maxion Wheels. “With our profound expertise in wheel design, engineering, and manufacturing, we are positioned well to deliver a comprehensive and innovative product range that meets the diverse needs of truck, trailer, bus, and tanker OEMs, as well as aftermarket customers.”
Maxion Wheels announced the $150M USD extension of its global steel truck wheel portfolio to include forged aluminum through a joint venture with Maxion’s longtime business partner in Türkiye, Inci Holding, in 2022. Construction of the new, state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-meter plant in Manisa, Türkiye is nearing completion, with the installation of the manufacturing equipment progressing as planned.
Mustafa Zaim, President of the Board of Maxion Inci and Maxion Jantas, added, “We are thrilled to see our joint venture with Maxion Wheels prosper even more with the introduction of these forged aluminum wheels. The new plant is a testament to our shared vision and dedication to excellence, underscoring our commitment to delivering superior quality and performance to our customers. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Maxion Wheels to drive the future of the commercial vehicle industry.”
With an initial production capacity of approx. 350,000 forged aluminum wheels annually, and the ability to scale to twice that amount in the years after, serial production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025.
The initial product line will include the most sought-after wheel sizes in three levels of finish, meeting the highest standards of durability and appearance.
