Correction: Zhongding US to build new factory in Mexico

Guanajuato, Mexico – Automotive rubber parts manufacturer Zhongding US is expanding its manufacturing footprint with a new production facility in Queretaro, Mexico.

Construction of the new facility began on 6 Jan at the Amexhe Industrial Park in Guanajuato, according to a 10 Jan social media post by parent company Anhui Zhongding Group.

The project forms part of Zhongding’s global growth strategy and aims to strengthen production and service capabilities in the Americas.

The plant will have a total construction area of around 60,000 sq.m., with the first phase covering 37,000 sq.m., said the social media post.

Completion is scheduled for the end of 2026, with operations expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

The new site will be in addition to the group's existing operations in Mexico, through its European affiliate company Tristone which currently operates two plants in Chihuahua and Delicias.

Zhongding said the investment is intended to support nearshoring strategies, improve local supply responsiveness and enhance supply chain resilience for customers in the Americas.

Zhongding US is a subsidiary of Ningguo-based Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts, which is part of the wider Zhongding Group.

Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts is a major global manufacturer specialising in rubber, plastic, and sealing components for the automotive industry.

The company also operates a European subsidiary - Zhongding Europe - which includes German automotive hose maker Tristone Flowtech, among other businesses.

The latest investment is being made by its US subsidiary Zhongding Sealing US.