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Focusing on Innovation, Job Creation, and Sustainability, XBRI Tires Will Invest R$ 6.2 Billion in New Factory in Paraná, in Partnership with Chinese Linglong Tires.
XBRI Tires has confirmed a historic investment of R$ 6.2 billion — about US$ 1.193 billion — to build a new tire factory in Ponta Grossa (PR), in partnership with Chinese giant Linglong Tires. The project promises to transform Brazil into a reference hub for rubber and tire technology in Latin America. The new industrial unit is expected to generate 3,200 direct jobs, with construction starting in the third quarter of 2025.
New XBRI Tires Factory Will Be Installed in Paraná
The complex will occupy an area of 1.25 million square meters and will feature a robust structure, including a photovoltaic solar power plant and a tire recycling facility.
The estimated production is 12 million tires per year for passenger cars and pickup trucks, 2.4 million for trucks and buses, and an additional 200,000 units for industrial and agricultural use.
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The project will be executed in three phases and will include a research and development (R&D) center focused on creating technologies aligned with the market and Brazilian conditions.
According to XBRI Tires’ CEO, Nabil Chamseddine, the factory will play a central role in the innovation of the sector.
“Our factory is born as a center of excellence in research and development, a true ‘rubber school’. We will promote the transfer of technology adapted to Brazilian conditions, train specialized labor, and develop innovative solutions in performance, durability, and sustainability,” said the executive.
He emphasizes that the project is the result of the synergy between Linglong’s global know-how and XBRI’s strategic operations in Brazil.
“This partnership allows us to bring together the best of both worlds: the robustness, technology, and global scale of Linglong Tires with the market knowledge, reach, and focus on the Brazilian consumer of XBRI Tires,” Chamseddine said.
Logistics and International Market
The choice of Ponta Grossa as the site for the new factory aims to facilitate exports to markets such as the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, reducing logistics costs and increasing the competitiveness of Brazilian products in the international arena.
Linglong Tires, currently the 15th largest tire manufacturer in the world by revenue, brings to the joint venture its expertise in serving major automakers like Volkswagen, GM, and BYD, as well as its strong presence in research centers in China, Europe, and North America.
With 37 years of operation, XBRI Tires solidifies its position in the sector with a focus on products developed specifically for Brazilian roads and climate.
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