Love's Travel Stops has opened its tire retread plant and distribution center in El Reno.

The 220,000-square-foot facility doubles the size of the one it replaces in Grand Prairie, Texas. The new plant is located on Radio Road, just south of I-40.

In a statement, Love's said the new center will create about 50 jobs.

“The new facility in El Reno is a great location to serve our most valuable customers and develop and distribute products to the surrounding towns and states,” said Steve Phillips, director of tire sales and plant operations for Love’s.

“This location allows us to provide greater coverage, so our customers can get back on the road quickly and safely.”