Main entrance of the Trelleborg Boots manufacturing facility in Odawara, Japan, showcasing the building exterior and site entrance.

Trelleborg Boots in Japan

Trelleborg attracted by Japan’s major assets.

In 2023, Trelleborg starts operations in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, to produce automotive boots.
This is the Trelleborg Group's first facility in Japan.
Entrance and exterior of the Trelleborg Boots manufacturing facility in Odawara, Japan, displaying Trelleborg Boots branding.

Trelleborg's decision to invest in Japan:

Japanese market is the first market for new model vehicle from Japanese Car manufacturer, taking global production for worldwide market into consideration.
With the Odawara region at the center of our delivery area, Odawara is the ideal location for the new Trelleborg Boots facility.
Japanese national flag waving against a clear sky,displaying its distinctive red sun disc on a white background.

Production localization and customer focus:

The opening of our new facility in Odawara represents a significant investment for Trelleborg and demonstrates our commitment to local automotive manufacturing.

As a global manufacturer, having localized manufacturing facilities enables us to better serve each of our customers with local expertise.

The increase in our production capacity in Japan will also enable us to provide state-of-the-art solutions with reduced lead times, making us a reliable partner for our customers' projects.

Trelleborg Odawara key information