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J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Advances U.S. Drone Manufacturing Initiative; Negotiates Acquisition of Facility in the Greater Houston Area

Globe Newswire•19/10/2026•08:30 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤J-Star negotiates acquisition of a Greater Houston-area commercial manufacturing facility
  • ➤YMA (TX) INC. would anchor planned U.S. drone-frame production and joint ventures
  • ➤J-Star will contribute proprietary carbon-fiber technology, engineering, and facility setup support
  • ➤Production timing depends on closing, site preparation, equipment installation, and commercial relationships

Expert Statements

Jonathan Chiang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of J-Star Holding Co., Ltd.

“Being in active negotiations to secure our Houston manufacturing site located in the Greater Houston area marks a decisive step forward in our North American expansion strategy”

Jonathan Chiang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of J-Star Holding Co., Ltd.

“By establishing YMA (TX) INC. as an independent, collaborative platform operating under strict U.S. data protection standards, J-Star is effectively connecting our over 50 years of carbon fiber industry experience, proprietary resin chemistry, and technical engineering with onshore U.S. joint-venture partners.”

Jonathan Chiang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of J-Star Holding Co., Ltd.

“We are providing the foundational IP, technology licenses, and early-stage construction support required to build a world-class automated drone frame production facility in Houston, Texas.”

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