QUERÉTARO, QRO.- Sailun , a company dedicated to the manufacture of tires, is preparing a new stage of expansion in Mexico , where it plans to double the capacity of its plant located in Irapuato, Guanajuato, while analyzing an investment related to the recycling of tires and their disposal at the end of their useful life .
During their participation in the Tenth National Road Safety Congress of the National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) , company representatives highlighted that Sailun already offers tires for heavy vehicles in various segments and applications, including tractor-trailers and buses, as well as equipment used in mining, agriculture, and off-road operations . Globally, the company reported the capacity to produce 34 million truck and bus tires, in addition to 511,000 tons destined for mining, agriculture, and other services.
About a year after starting operations, the facility in Irapuato is approaching full capacity, having reached around 80%, according to Cuitláhuac Zúñiga, the company’s Sales Manager.
Recycling, another front in Mexico
Alongside its production expansion plans, Sailun is analyzing a possible investment in Mexico for the recycling of end-of-life tires , given the challenges the industry faces in their disposal.
During the meeting, company representatives indicated that the proposal includes incorporating technology in Mexico that allows for the processing of tires and the separation of their different materials. According to Sailun, this type of facility is already operating in Australia and China.
“We discussed the possibility of even making an investment in Mexico to recycle consumer tires in a way that is environmentally friendly in Mexico,” Zúñiga commented.
So far, no investment amount, location, or timeframe for completing the project has been announced .
Regarding its environmental goals, the company has set a target of reducing energy consumption by 30% and water usage by 15% per unit produced by 2030, in addition to achieving 40% sustainable materials in its tires. By 2050, it projects reaching 100% of this latter indicator.
The Mexican tire market was valued at $5.38 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $6.49 billion in 2031, according to estimates from the consulting firm Mordor Intelligence .
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