Salem Yokohama plant marks two major milestones Evan Jones December 24, 2015 1 minute read The Yokohama Tire plant in Salem passed two major milestones as 2015 neared an end. It’s the 25th anniversary there, and Yokohama says it recently produced its 80 millionth tire in Salem. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Police: illegal immigrant charged with Roanoke murder of half brotherNext: Local musicians team up for kid-oriented rock album Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026