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Titan Wheel's Walcott Facility Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment

20 August 1997

Titan Wheel's Walcott Facility Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment

    QUINCY, Ill., Aug. 20 -- Titan Wheel Corporation, a
subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , announced that its
Walcott, Iowa, off-highway wheel manufacturing facility is upgrading its
facility with the addition of state-of-the-art efficiency-oriented machinery.
These multi-million dollar projects will allow the Walcott facility to expand
its customer base, while increasing quality and production efficiency.
    The expansion includes a high-tech paint finishing system and robotic
assembly welding centers, as well as a high production rim roll forming line.
These systems will ensure that customers receive the high quality products
they require.
    "Titan strives to provide reliable, quality service, to our customers,"
stated Mike Samide, president of Titan Wheel Corporation.  "Continuous
attention to efficiency and quality at our factories allow us to be responsive
and lead the off-highway wheel industry."
    Titan International, Inc. is a global manufacturer of mounted tire and
wheel systems for off-highway equipment used in agriculture, construction,
mining, military, recreation and grounds care.  Titan has manufacturing and
distribution facilities throughout the United States and Europe.

SOURCE  Titan International, Inc.