# SKS acquires tire cord assets from Mehler EP's Martinsville plant

AB Svenskt Konstsilke (SKS) purchased assets from Mehler EP's 153,500-square-foot plant in Martinsville, Virginia, including dipping lines and twisting machines, to add 3,000 tonnes annual capacity for single-end cord.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-11-21
- Where: Martinsville, Virginia, United States
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 3,000 tonnes annual capacity for single-end cord
- Products: single-end cord for tires, industrial fabrics
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [AB Svenskt Konstsilke](https://endata.com/companies/73497.md) (acquirer)
- [Mehler EP](https://endata.com/companies/81211.md) (target)

## Sources

- [european-rubber-journal.com](https://www.european-rubber-journal.com/article/2096483/sks-acquires-mehler-s-tire-cord-assets-in-us), 2024-11-21: "By integrating these assets into our global operations, we’re not only increasing capacity but also improving flexibility and efficiency."

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