Sanko Texas Plant Breaks Ground, Boosting US-Japan Trade in San Antonio

Japanese manufacturer Sanko establishes first U.S. facility and headquarters in southern Bexar County.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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San Antonio is set to welcome Sanko Texas Corporation's first U.S. manufacturing facility, marking a significant expansion for the Japanese manufacturer and a boost to the city's economic development. The groundbreaking ceremony for the facility, which will also serve as Sanko Texas Corporation's U.S. headquarters, is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Why it matters

Sanko's decision to locate in San Antonio reflects the city's strong workforce, infrastructure, and overall business environment, positioning the company within a thriving advanced manufacturing sector in Texas and contributing to regional economic growth. The project underscores the growing relationship between the United States and Japan.

The details

The facility will be located at 16586 Watson Road in southern Bexar County. Local and regional officials have emphasized that Sanko's investment positions the company within a thriving advanced manufacturing sector in Texas, contributing to regional economic growth.

  • The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Sanko Texas Corporation

A Japanese manufacturer establishing its first U.S. facility and U.S. headquarters in San Antonio.

Peter Sakai

Bexar County Judge.

Gina Ortiz Jones

San Antonio Mayor.

Rebecca Clay-Flores

Bexar County Commissioner of Precinct 1.

Phyllis Viagran

San Antonio City Councilwoman of District 3.

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What’s next

The long-term impact of this investment remains to be seen, but it could spur further economic development in the region, attracting additional international manufacturers.

The takeaway

Sanko's decision to establish its first U.S. facility and headquarters in San Antonio underscores the city's attractiveness for global investment, driven by its strong workforce, infrastructure, and overall business environment. This project represents a significant boost to the region's advanced manufacturing sector and the growing economic ties between the United States and Japan.