China’s ZC Rubber recently commemorated the start up of Phase I of its production at its Indonesian manufacturing plant, PT. Matahari Tire Indonesia (MTI), located in Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java.
The US$280 million facility, ZC Rubber’s second overseas plant, spans 500,000 sq m. It will produce an extensive range of products, including truck and bus tyres, two-wheeler tyres, bias tyres, inner tubes, tracks, and carbon black. The plant’s full-scale operations are projected to generate an annual revenue of US$720 million.
Construction of the MTI facility began in January 2024, achieving its first all-steel radial tyre production within just 233 days, highlights ZC Rubber and its ability to deliver industrial projects efficiently, setting new standards in Indonesia’s manufacturing sector.
ZC Rubber Chairman, Shen Jinrong, emphasised the strategic significance of the new plant, stating: “Our goal for MTI is to strengthen its core competitiveness, ensure high-quality product supply, and continuously expand its industry chain. We aim to deepen collaboration across all levels, showcase ZC Rubber’s leadership, support local economic growth, and establish a solid strategic foundation for the company’s global development.”