Yokohama increases OTR capacity in Romania following acquisition

Yokohama Rubber has announced the acquisition of fixed assets of a closed plant located in Romania through its off-the road (OTR) tyre subsidiary Yokohama TWS Romania S.R.L.

The acquisition, completed at the end of May 2025, includes land, building, and OTR tyre production machinery.

This follows Yokohama Rubber’s recent acquisition of Goodyear’s OTR business, a strategic investment aimed at achieving growth during the company’s medium-term management plan for fiscal years 2024–2026.

According to Yokohama Rubber, the purpose of the Romania acquisition is to increase the group’s production capacity of mining and construction machinery tyres in Europe.

The acquisition is said to be a key part of Yokohama Rubber’s effort to expand its OTR product lineup and its production and supply capabilities in all OTR categories, including tyres for mining and construction machinery, as it seeks to strengthen its market position and competitiveness in the OTR business and enhance its corporate value.