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INTERACTION POST BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA

At BKT, our approach is guided by the philosophy

of the right tyre for the right application

BKT showcased its portfolio across construction, mining, earthmoving, material handling and industrial
applications at the recently concluded BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026. In an exclusive interview to
CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES, FARID AHMED, HEAD - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (OHT), ASIA PACIFIC,
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA, BKT, details on his company’s products, USP’s, customer centric initiatives and
a lot more.

Detail us about the products showcased and launched at BAUMA products which represent BKT’s focus on combining durability,
CONEXPO INDIA 2026 load-carrying capability, traction and consistent performance
BAUMA ConExpo 2026 provided BKT with an important platform for intensive operating conditions.
to showcase its capabilities across the Off-Highway Tyre segment, The portfolio on display also reflected the breadth of BKT’s offerings
with a particular focus on solutions for demanding construction, across construction, mining, earthmoving, material handling and
mining and earthmoving applications. The showcase included industrial applications. BKT takes an application-led approach
to tyre development, with each solution engineered to meet
the specific requirements of the equipment and operating
environment. Factors such as terrain, load, speed and utilisation
are considered to ensure the tyre delivers the right balance of
performance and reliability.
Beyond individual products, the showcase highlighted BKT’s
broader technology capabilities, including its expertise in
radial tyre technology, advanced tread designs and material
engineering. BAUMA was therefore an opportunity not only to
present products, but also to demonstrate how BKT is continuing
to build solutions around the changing requirements of the
construction and mining industries.

BKT is known to carry out customization for OEM’s. Can you tell
us more about it?
At BKT, our approach is guided by the philosophy of the right
tyre for the right application. The equipment across segments
can differ significantly in terms of machine architecture, load
requirements, operating cycles and intended applications. The
tyre therefore needs to complement the characteristics of the

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