Cooper Tire & Rubber Company

Tupelo, Mississippi

2 Million SF Tire Manufacturing & Distribution Plant

Project Overview

The Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Plant spans more than 2,000,000 square feet and has been built and expanded largely by JESCO’s integrated divisions over the past 25 years. JESCO has provided comprehensive services ranging from building construction and support facilities to advanced mechanical and electrical processes.

For more than three decades, JESCO’s Maintenance and Industrial Services Division has been a trusted partner for the plant’s ongoing operations, installing new equipment, performing routine repairs, executing major overhauls, managing relocations, and constructing specialized foundations. JESCO’s Millwright Division also maintains a continuous on-site presence, ensuring reliable performance and long-term operational efficiency.

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

2,000,000+ Square Foot Facility

25+ Years of Expansions

Ongoing On-Site Maintenance Support

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Project Duration

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Project Duration: 25-year partnership

Project Scope

Scope/Components

Equipment Installations include:

Rail car systems
Mixers
Calendars
Tire building machines
Curing presses
Sorting and warehouse systems
Boilers and compressors

This distribution center significantly enhances Mercedes-Benz’s parts logistics network in North America, combining high-volume storage, precision inventory management, and efficient loading/unloading systems in a single, fully integrated facility.

Impact

Through continuous expansions, specialized equipment installations, and on-site maintenance support, JESCO has helped the plant grow into a 2,000,000+ square foot operation while ensuring long-term efficiency and reliability. This decades-long collaboration showcases JESCO’s ability to provide end-to-end solutions—construction, industrial services, and millwright expertise—while reinforcing Cooper Tire’s position as a leader in advanced manufacturing.

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