Yokohama plant to remain closed until further notice

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Yokohama Tire in Clay County will remain closed until further notice.

The company said the continuing impact of COVID-19 is behind the decision.

In a press release, Yokohama said it was committed to the health and safety of its employees, along with the community at large.

Yokohama also shut down its plant in Salem, Virginia.

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi makes commercial truck tires.