Shandong Yongsheng Rubber to build tire factory in Kenitra's economic zone
Construction of the Yongsheng Rubber factory in Morocco is expected to begin within six months, with plans to gradually increase its capacity to 12 million tires annually.
Founded in 1986, Shandong Yongsheng Rubber is a modern industrial group specializing in the production of TBR (Truck and Bus Radial) and PCR (Passenger Car Radial) tires, integrating research and development, manufacturing, and sales.
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