Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) recently broke ground on its new plant in Saltillo, Mexico, that will start production next year.
The groundbreaking event took place on Aug. 6.
The plant will be up and running by the end of 2025 and is located around 150 miles from the United States/Mexico border.
It represents an investment of $550 million.
The factory initially will have an annual capacity of 13.5 million passenger tires and 50,000 tons of OTR tires.
“This will greatly benefit both the North American and Latin American markets, providing customers with more efficient and high-quality products and services,” say ZC Rubber officials.
“This significant milestone marks a major step forward in the company’s global expansion strategy and commitment to meeting the growing demands of the tire markets in North America and Latin America.”
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“The construction of the factory will seamlessly integrate modern design with digital production, employing next-generation information technology to create a highly automated, flexible and energy-efficient, large-scale tire production base,” say ZC Rubber officials.
“It will also house a North American warehouse center, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency and service capabilities.
“This center will serve as a key distribution hub, ensuring that ZC Rubber can deliver products more swiftly and reliably to customers throughout the Americas, further strengthening the company’s supply chain and customer service,” they continue.
“The new Mexico factory is expected to significantly boost ZC Rubber's market presence and operational efficiency in North and Latin America.”
ZC Rubber officials say the company “is confident that this expansion will foster closer relationships with its partners and drive mutual growth and success.”
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by more than 250 guests, including Wei Dong, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mexico; Blas José Flores González, chief of staff of the state government where the plant will be located; Luis Eduardo Olivares Martinez, minister of economy of Coahuila; Mario Mata Quintero, representative of the Mayor of Saltillo; Maria del Mar Treviño, local councillor of Coahuila; César H. Cantú García, representative of the Alianza Industrial Park; Haoyu Shen and Zhiqiang Jiang, vice presidents of ZC Rubber Group; plus leaders from OE manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, construction contractors and various ZC Rubber departments.
