Business Description
Founded in 1909 and based in Kobe, Japan, Sumitomo Rubber Industries makes and sells tires for a wide range of vehicles worldwide, from everyday passenger cars to construction equipment and race cars, primarily under the Dunlop and Falken brands. Beyond tires, the company produces a broad mix of goods including aluminum wheels, golf and tennis equipment, medical rubber components, vibration dampeners, artificial turf, and rubber gloves. Originally established as Dunlop Rubber Company (Far East) Ltd., the company took its current name in 1963.