TOKYO—Bridgestone NCR Co., Ltd. is to begin production of conveyor belts at its existing plant in Rayong, Thailand, in the first half of 2015, investing $31.3 million in the project.
The company expects strong demand for conveyor belts over the medium to long term, as mineral resource production increases worldwide.
The 1.7 million sq.-ft. plant employs 1,400 and currently produces automotive hoses and anti-vibration products.