Kumho Tire has announced that it has selected Opole, Poland, as the site for its first European plant. The decision is part of the company’s strategy to expand its global production footprint and accelerate growth in the European market.
The Opole facility is scheduled to begin operations in August 2028, pending investment and regulatory approval. The first phase will support an annual production capacity of six million tires, with phased expansions planned according to market demand. The total investment is valued at US$587m.
Kumho assessed several European countries as potential locations for its new plant, considering factors such as site suitability, market growth potential, investment stability, profitability and available incentives.
