Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd. (ZC Rubber) has announced plans for a new tire manufacturing facility, further expanding its international production network.

The plant will be built in Vietnam. Located in IDICO Phu My II Expansion Industrial Park, the facility is expected to begin production in 2027.

The project will be operated by the newly established Zhongce Rubber Vietnam Co. Ltd.

"ZC Rubber received the project’s investment registration certificate and signed a land sublease agreement with IDICO Corporation at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a key step in its development," according to ZC Rubber officials.

"Vietnam’s geographic position, international trade connections and developing industrial infrastructure provide a strong foundation for the investment. The facility is intended to serve demand in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, while also supplying international markets including Europe and North America. This combination of local, regional and international reach will strengthen Vietnam’s role within ZC Rubber’s wider production network."

According to ZC Rubber officials, the new plant is part of the company's "broader strategy to diversify its production footprint and strengthen global supply capabilities. By expanding its international manufacturing network, the company aims to improve supply flexibility and provide reliable, responsive support to distributors and customers worldwide."

Henry Shen, senior deputy, general manager of ZC Rubber, says the company's "overseas investments are guided by a long-term goal: to build a manufacturing network that supports our customers as their markets evolve.

"The Vietnam facility will give us greater flexibility to serve key markets and support our partners’ growth."