MESNAC, Siemens to develop digital tire plants

Qingdao, China – MESNAC Co. Ltd and Siemens (China) Co., Ltd are to jointly explore the development of a digital tire factory under a deal signed 15 Oct by the companies. The agreement also sets out a long-term strategic cooperation for the development of digital tire manufacture.

The partnership would combine Siemens’ expertise in industrial automation and software with MESNAC capabilities in R&D and manufacture of rubber machinery and information technology. The companies further aim to provide integrated technical solutions and comprehensive services to the tire manufacturers.

Under the strategic partnership agreement, Siemens is to support MESNAC in the application of digital manufacture in the tire industry and provide the latest electrical, automation and digital products. This will be backed by technical support, application trainings and after-sales services, as well as help in marketing digital manufacture in the tire industry.

For its part, MESNAC will apply its capabilities and expertise in technical development, system integration and service application to Siemens’ digital manufacturing projects.

The strategic cooperation relationship between MESNAC and Siemens “will further strengthen the advantages of each parity in rubber tire and automation industry and provide more quality products and services to the global customers,” the companies said.