TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. ISSUES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO RECENTLY-ANNOUNCED U.S. TARIFF POLICY
Titan International (NYSE: TWI), a leading manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, and undercarriage products, has issued a statement highlighting its strong domestic manufacturing position in response to new U.S. tariff policy. The company emphasizes its extensive U.S.-based production capabilities and skilled workforce as a competitive advantage.
CFO David Martin emphasized that Titan has successfully competed against foreign competition despite lower tariff barriers, and their domestic manufacturing capabilities position them well to serve customers during periods of uncertainty. The company sees this as an opportunity to leverage its position as the only domestic producer with their level of production capabilities.
Titan serves agricultural, construction, and consumer product OEMs through their distribution network, manufacturing a broad range of products including off-road tires, wheels, and tracks.
Titan International (NYSE: TWI), un importante produttore di ruote, pneumatici e prodotti per il sottocarro per veicoli fuoristrada, ha emesso una dichiarazione evidenziando la sua forte posizione nella produzione nazionale in risposta alla nuova politica tariffaria degli Stati Uniti. L'azienda sottolinea le sue ampie capacità produttive negli Stati Uniti e una forza lavoro qualificata come un vantaggio competitivo.
Il CFO David Martin ha enfatizzato che Titan ha competito con successo contro la concorrenza straniera nonostante le barriere tariffarie più basse, e le loro capacità di produzione domestica li pongono in una buona posizione per servire i clienti durante i periodi di incertezza. L'azienda vede questa come un'opportunità per sfruttare la sua posizione di unico produttore nazionale con il loro livello di capacità produttive.
Titan serve OEM nei settori agricolo, edile e dei prodotti di consumo attraverso la propria rete di distribuzione, producendo una vasta gamma di prodotti tra cui pneumatici fuoristrada, ruote e cingoli.
Titan International (NYSE: TWI), un fabricante líder de ruedas, neumáticos y productos de chasis para vehículos todoterreno, ha emitido un comunicado destacando su sólida posición en la manufactura nacional en respuesta a la nueva política arancelaria de EE. UU. La empresa enfatiza sus amplias capacidades de producción en EE. UU. y una mano de obra calificada como una ventaja competitiva.
El CFO David Martin enfatizó que Titan ha competido con éxito contra la competencia extranjera a pesar de las barreras arancelarias más bajas, y sus capacidades de manufactura nacional los posicionan bien para atender a los clientes durante períodos de incertidumbre. La empresa ve esto como una oportunidad para aprovechar su posición como el único productor nacional con su nivel de capacidades de producción.
Titan sirve a OEM en los sectores agrícola, de construcción y de productos de consumo a través de su red de distribución, fabricando una amplia gama de productos que incluyen neumáticos todoterreno, ruedas y orugas.
타이탄 인터내셔널 (NYSE: TWI), 오프로드 휠, 타이어 및 언더캐리지 제품의 주요 제조업체,는 새로운 미국 관세 정책에 대한 대응으로 자국 내 제조 강점을 강조하는 성명을 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 광범위한 미국 내 생산 능력과 숙련된 인력을 경쟁 우위로 강조합니다.
CFO 데이비드 마틴은 타이탄이 낮은 관세 장벽에도 불구하고 외국 경쟁자와 성공적으로 경쟁해 왔으며, 자국 내 제조 능력이 불확실한 시기에 고객에게 서비스를 제공하는 데 유리하다고 강조했습니다. 이 회사는 이를 생산 능력 수준에서 유일한 국내 생산업체로서의 입지를 활용할 기회로 보고 있습니다.
타이탄은 유통 네트워크를 통해 농업, 건설 및 소비재 OEM에 서비스를 제공하며, 오프로드 타이어, 휠 및 트랙을 포함한 다양한 제품을 제조합니다.
Titan International (NYSE: TWI), un fabricant de premier plan de roues, de pneus et de produits de châssis pour véhicules tout-terrain, a publié une déclaration soulignant sa forte position de fabrication nationale en réponse à la nouvelle politique tarifaire américaine. L'entreprise met en avant ses vastes capacités de production basées aux États-Unis et sa main-d'œuvre qualifiée comme un avantage concurrentiel.
Le CFO David Martin a souligné que Titan a réussi à rivaliser avec la concurrence étrangère malgré des barrières tarifaires plus faibles, et que leurs capacités de fabrication nationales les positionnent bien pour servir les clients en période d'incertitude. L'entreprise considère cela comme une opportunité de tirer parti de sa position en tant que seul producteur national avec son niveau de capacités de production.
Titan sert des OEM dans les secteurs agricole, de la construction et des produits de consommation via son réseau de distribution, fabriquant une large gamme de produits, y compris des pneus tout-terrain, des roues et des chenilles.
Titan International (NYSE: TWI), ein führender Hersteller von Offroad-Rädern, Reifen und Unterwagenprodukten, hat eine Erklärung veröffentlicht, in der die starke Position in der heimischen Produktion als Reaktion auf die neue US-Zollpolitik hervorgehoben wird. Das Unternehmen betont seine umfangreichen Produktionsmöglichkeiten in den USA und eine qualifizierte Belegschaft als Wettbewerbsvorteil.
CFO David Martin betonte, dass Titan erfolgreich gegen ausländische Konkurrenz trotz niedrigerer Zollbarrieren konkurriert hat und ihre heimischen Produktionsfähigkeiten sie gut positionieren, um Kunden in Zeiten der Unsicherheit zu bedienen. Das Unternehmen sieht dies als Gelegenheit, seine Position als einziger inländischer Hersteller mit ihrem Produktionsniveau zu nutzen.
Titan bedient OEMs in den Bereichen Landwirtschaft, Bau und Konsumgüter über ihr Vertriebsnetz und produziert eine breite Palette von Produkten, darunter Offroad-Reifen, Räder und Ketten.
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Titan International's statement represents a strategic positioning move amid the recently announced U.S. tariff policy changes. The company is effectively signaling to investors that its extensive domestic manufacturing infrastructure creates a competitive moat against foreign competitors who may face increased costs under the new tariff regime.
The timing of this announcement is particularly notable, with CFO David Martin directly addressing "the noise of the market this week" - suggesting Titan is attempting to differentiate itself during a period of tariff-related market volatility. By emphasizing that there are "no other domestic producers with the production capabilities of Titan," the company is highlighting a potential competitive advantage that could translate to market share gains.
What's most significant here is Titan's implicit message that they've already been competing successfully against foreign manufacturers despite what they characterize as "lower barriers from tariffs" previously. This suggests they believe their position will only strengthen in an environment with higher tariff barriers for imports.
While the statement lacks specific financial projections or quantifiable metrics about how these tariff changes might impact their business, it represents a clear attempt to position Titan favorably in investors' minds during policy uncertainty. The statement is effectively a reminder that domestic manufacturing capabilities may become increasingly valuable in a shifting trade landscape.
Company's Extensive Domestic Manufacturing and Distribution Assets Are a Key Advantage
David Martin, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer stated, "It is an important time in American history as trade policy has the potential to reshape global economics and geopolitical relationships. Titan has long been a proud domestic manufacturer of off-road tires, wheels and tracks, supplying critical products to leading agricultural, construction and consumer product OEMs and to end-users through our preeminent distribution network, and there are no other domestic producers with the production capabilities of Titan. We have fought for years against foreign competition, with lower barriers from tariffs, and we have continued to prevail due to our strengths. In this new environment, our capabilities should shine brighter. Simply put, we have the strongest capability to serve our customers better in times of significant uncertainty and volatility. As a result, we are well-positioned to meet our customers' needs while supporting American jobs and economic growth. In the midst of the noise of the market this week, I believe it's important to remind everyone of Titan's capabilities."
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "would," "could," "potential," "may," "will," and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. Although we believe the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, these assumptions are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, some of which are beyond Titan International, Inc.'s control. As a result, any of these assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions could be incorrect. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results and trends to differ materially from those made, projected, or implied in or by the forward-looking statements depending on a variety of uncertainties or other factors including, but not limited to, the effect of geopolitical instability; the effect of a recession on the Company and its customers and suppliers; changes in the Company's end-user markets into which the Company sells its products as a result of domestic and world economic or regulatory influences or otherwise; changes in the marketplace, including new products and pricing changes by the Company's competitors; the Company's ability to maintain satisfactory labor relations; unfavorable outcomes of legal proceedings; the Company's ability to comply with current or future regulations applicable to the Company's business and the industry in which it competes or any actions taken or orders issued by regulatory authorities; availability and price of raw materials; levels of operating efficiencies; the effects of the Company's indebtedness and its compliance with the terms thereof; changes in the interest rate environment and their effects on the Company's outstanding indebtedness; unfavorable product liability and warranty claims; actions of domestic and foreign governments, including the imposition of additional tariffs; geopolitical and economic uncertainties relating to the countries in which the Company operates or does business; risks associated with acquisitions, including difficulty in integrating operations and personnel, disruption of ongoing business, and increased expenses; results of investments; the realization of projected synergies; the effects of potential processes to explore various strategic transactions, including potential dispositions; fluctuations in currency translations; risks associated with environmental laws and regulations; risks relating to our manufacturing facilities, including that any of our material facilities may become inoperable; risks relating to financial reporting, internal controls, tax accounting, and information systems; and the other risks and factors detailed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the disclosures under "Risk Factors" in those reports. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements included in this press release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events, or for any other reason, except as required by law.
About Titan
Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products. Headquartered in
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