Afghanistan's first modern aluminum wheel manufacturing plant has started production in the industrial park of western Herat province, according to sources, with production starting late on Monday. The factory was set up with an investment of $9 million and is the first modern facility in the country dedicated to making aluminum wheels for both light and heavy vehicles.
According to the report, the plant is equipped to international standards. It can produce 1,000 aluminum wheels a day in sizes ranging from 11 to 24 inches.
The factory currently employs 65 people directly. Officials say the workforce is expected to grow substantially as operations scale up, with the potential to create jobs for thousands of people.