Former Sumitomo Site Announces First Manufacturing Tenant Since Plant Closure

Former Sumitomo site announces first manufacturing tenant since plant closure

Nearly two years after the sudden closure of the Sumitomo Rubber manufacturing plant in the Town of Tonawanda, the property's new owners have announced the first manufacturer planning to move into the site.

HOTA Industrial Manufacturing to move into former Sumitomo plant

HOTA plans to establish production operations to support key U.S. domestic customers, with the project expected to generate up to 50 local jobs.

Taiwan firm becomes first new tenant in former Sumitomo plant

Transmission manufacturer coming to former Sumitomo plant

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- An industrial manufacturing company is expecting to add up to 50 jobs at the former Sumitomo rubber plant in Tonawanda. Hwa Fong Industrial Park announced Thursday that HOTA Industrial Manufacturing will join the property as its newest tenant. HOTA Industrial is a Taiwan-based manufacturer that makes transmission systems for vehicles, robotics [...]