# Oriental Yuhong breaks ground on production, R&D, and logistics base in Houston

Oriental Yuhong held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 9, 2024, for a new production, R&D, and logistics base in Prairie View, Texas. Phase I includes TPO waterproof membrane production lines and a North American R&D center, expected to be completed in 2025, creating about 100 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-08-09
- Where: Prairie View, Texas, United States
- Jobs: 100
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: under construction
- Products: TPO waterproof membranes, thermal insulation, sand powder, pipelines
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology](https://endata.com/companies/38250.md)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/groundbreaking-ceremony-of-new-production-rd-and-logistics-base-of-oriental-yuhong-in-houston--launch-ceremony-of-its-new-journey-of-globalization-302223023.html), 2024-08-15: "The company chose to build the new base in Houston for its strong industrial foundation, advantageous geographical location, and open investment environment."

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