In the lead up to last year’s IAA Transportation, we published a feature article on a new product line which made its debut at the show: forged aluminium wheels for heavy commercial vehicles, designed and manufactured by Maxion Wheels initially for the European market. Representing a new foray for the company, the aluminium CV wheel rounds out Maxion’s portfolio, which comprises steel CV wheels in addition to light vehicle wheels made from steel and aluminium. Having announced a new factory in Turkey for the mass production of aluminium CV wheels at the IAA in 2022, the company is gearing up as planned for an SOP (start-of-production) date towards the end of this year. Truck & Bus Builder had the privilege not only to discuss the new product extensively with Matt Brest – who is Maxion’s senior product manager for commercial vehicle wheels – but also to visit the Turkish facility to see the production line in person and to speak with Rolando Alanis, the plant manager.

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