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Saltillo, Mexico – On August 6, local time, ZC Rubber officially broke ground on its third overseas manufacturing facility in Saltillo, Mexico. 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.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by more than 250 distinguished guests, including Wei Dong, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mexico; Blas José Flores González, Chief of Staff of the State Government; Luis Eduardo Olivares Martinez, Minister of Economy of Coahuila; Mario Mata Quintero, Representative of the Mayor of Saltillo; Maria del Mar Treviño, Local councillors of Coahuila; César H. Cantú García, representative of the Alianza Industrial Park; Haoyu Shen and Zhiqiang Jiang, Vice Presidents of ZC Rubber Group; as well as leaders from OE manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, construction contractors, and various departments of the Group.
Strategically located in the Alianza Industrial Park, just 250 kilometers from the U.S.-Mexico border, the new factory represents an investment of over $500 million USD and covers approximately 600,000 square meters. The first phase of the project, set to begin production by the end of 2025, will have an annual capacity of 13.5 million PCR (Passenger Car Radial) tires and 50,000 tons of OTR (Off-the-Road) products. This will greatly benefit both the North American and Latin American markets, providing customers with more efficient and high-quality products and services.
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.
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.
Mr. Haoyu Shen, Vice President of ZC Rubber
Mr. Zhiqiang Jiang, Vice President of ZC Rubber
The new Mexico factory is expected to significantly boost ZC Rubber's market presence and operational efficiency in North and Latin America. The company is confident that this expansion will foster closer relationships with its partners and drive mutual growth and success.
“We believe that with the operation of the new factory, ZC Rubber's competitiveness in the Americas market will be further enhanced,” said Haoyu Shen, Vice President of ZC Rubber. “We look forward to working closely with our partners to embrace the vast prospects of the Americas market and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.”
The Mexico factory is not only another milestone in ZC Rubber's global strategy but also a commitment to the endless possibilities of the future. From here, ZC Rubber tires will journey across North America, Latin America, and the world, continuing the company's legacy of excellence in quality and innovation.
