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CEAT'S HALOL PLANT: A BEACON OF INNOVATION

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June 2023

CEAT, THE WORLD'S FIRST TYRE COMPANY AND INDIA'S FIRST AUTO ANCILLARY COMPANY, JOINS GLOBAL LIGHTHOUSE NETWORK FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

CEAT'S HALOL PLANT: A BEACON OF INNOVATION

IN AN ERA MARKED BY RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL advancements, industries across the globe are embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation. CEAT's Halol plant, an illustrious tire manufacturing facility, has embraced this revolution and been honoured with the prestigious title of an Advanced 4IR Lighthouse. Manufacturing Today visited the Halol plant to witness first-hand how CEAT is harnessing cutting-edge technologies to pave the way for the future of manufacturing. Jayashankar Kuruppal, SVP – Manufacturing, CEAT Limited explained very patiently, why and how they achieved this remarkable feat.

LEADING THE WAY IN THE 4IR

The term "Lighthouse" refers to a select group of manufacturing facilities worldwide that serve as beacons of 4IR innovation and excellence. CEAT's Halol plant stands tall among these leading establishments, having achieved this recognition for its remarkable adoption of advanced technologies and groundbreaking practices.

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