Japanese manufacturer selects San Antonio for first U.S. facility, headquarters
Sanko Texas Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer, will break ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility on Wednesday, marking the company’s first U.S. expansion and the establishment of its U.S. headquarters in San Antonio.
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Sanko Texas Corporation facility at 16586 Watson Road in southern Bexar County.
Local and regional officials said the investment reflects San Antonio’s strengths in workforce talent, infrastructure and business environment, which helps attract global manufacturers. By choosing San Antonio, Sanko joins the advanced manufacturing sector, which is rapidly growing in Texas and plays an important role in regional economic growth.
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The project also reflects the coordinated efforts of local and regional partners to attract international investment, while highlighting the economic ties between the region and Japan.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai is expected to attend the ceremony; San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones; Bexar County Commissioner Rebecca Clay-Flores, District 1; San Antonio City Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran, District 3; Members of Sanko’s leadership team and local business leaders.
