Enhanced efficiency in production and logistics will improve responsiveness to local customers

Expansion in manufacturing and distribution capacity will stabilize supply for long-term growth in Europe

NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, has announced a new automated warehouse at its European manufacturing plant in Žatec, Czech Republic.

This strategic investment has increased storage capacity by approximately 57%, from 530,000 to 830,000 tires, and will support growing production volumes, improve logistics efficiency, and strengthen the company's local supply capabilities.

NEXEN TIRE's European entity will now have greater flexibility in responding to seasonal fluctuations in demand and be able to deliver its products more reliably and quickly, which will further enhance customer satisfaction throughout the region.

The new warehouse is a fully automated logistics center spanning 7,104㎡ and standing 51 m high. It is equipped with advanced logistics technologies, including fully automated inbound and outbound handling systems and product tracking using RFID, making full-process management from production and storage to shipment more efficient while also improving accuracy.

The importance of supply chain resilience and operational flexibility continue to grow, and NEXEN TIRE is using its European production hub to further advance its manufacturing and logistics capabilities.

Since operations began at its European plant in 2019, NEXEN TIRE has continuously expanded its footprint in the region. After the second phase of the plant was completed in The company launched the warehouse expansion project in October 2024 to support rising output and growing demand across the region.

“This warehouse expansion does more than just increase storage capacity. It is a strategic investment that will strengthen our integrated production and logistics capabilities,” said John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim, CEO of NEXEN TIRE. “By continuously enhancing the operational capabilities of our European plant, we will improve the trust of customers and further accelerate our growth in the European market.”

About NEXEN TIRE

Established in 1942, NEXEN TIRE is a global tire manufacturer headquartered in South Korea. As one of the world’s fastest growing tire manufacturers, the company does business in approximately 150 countries around the world and owns four manufacturing plants, two in Korea (Yangsan and Changnyeong), one in Qingdao, China, and a fourth in Žatec, Czech Republic, that began operation in 2019. NEXEN TIRE produces tires for passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks based on advanced technology and design excellence. As proof of their quality and technological excellence, the company’s OE tires are used by global premium car makers in various countries around the world. In 2014, NEXEN TIRE achieved a grand slam by winning the world’s top four design awards, the first tire maker in the world to do so.

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NEXEN TIRE Raises European Supply Capabilities with Automated Warehouse Expansion