ZC Rubber announces detailed plans for Mexican tire factory

Hangzhou, China – ZhongCe Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) has announced detailed plans for a previously reported project to establish a tire factory in Mexico.

The Hangzhou-based tire maker will establish a manufacturing facility in Saltillo that could be up to 600,000 square meters in size, ZC Rubber announced on February 8.

The location will also include a North American warehouse center to support regional logistics and cost efficiency, the statement added.

The company said the plant's location was “strategic,” 250 kilometers from the U.S.-Mexico border.

“If plans proceed, construction of this advanced facility is estimated to be completed within approximately 12 months,” ZC Lover added.

In addition to focusing on “sustainability, energy efficiency, advanced automation, and overall operational efficiency,” the factory will adopt ZC Rubber's “Factory of the Future” concept.

ZC Rubber did not provide details about the production capacity or types of tires produced at the Mexican facility.

“Our plans to open a tire factory in Mexico demonstrate our commitment to meeting the region's growing demand for high-quality tires,” said Henry Shen, vice president of ZC Rubber.

“As we explore this opportunity, we remain focused on customer needs and operational efficiency by building a complete local distribution network,” he added.

With the planned expansion, ZC Rubber said it expects to reach a “significant milestone” in its global expansion strategy.

ZC Rubber operates 11 tire production plants, including an overseas factory in Rayong, Thailand, and 10 domestic facilities in China.

The Tire Group has started construction work on another overseas facility in Indonesia as part of its global expansion plan. (ERJ report)