# Yokohama Rubber to build OTR tire plant in Mexico

Yokohama Rubber plans to build a new brownfield OTR tire plant in Mexico, with an annual production capacity of 10,650 tons and a capital investment of US$115 million. Construction is to begin in Q3 2026, with production starting in Q2 2028.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-05-17
- Where: Mexico, Mexico
- Value: $115.0M
- Starts operating: Q2 2028
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 10,650 tons per year (rubber weight)
- Products: OTR tires for mining and construction
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Yokohama Rubber Co.](https://endata.com/companies/53527.md)

## Sources

- [tractionnews.com](https://www.tractionnews.com/yokohama-rubber-to-build-two-new-otr-tire-plants-in-india-and-mexico/), 2026-05-17: "The new brownfield plant in Mexico will be built on the same site as a new passenger car tire plant currently under construction."

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