TBC, Sumitomo Add Commercial Dealer Locator to Website
TBC Brands and Sumitomo Tires have added a commercial dealer locator tool to the Sumitomo Tire website. The new feature will allow users to easily find commercial dealers that sell and service Sumitomo tires. “As TBC and Sumitomo continue to grow our footprints in commercial truck tires, this easy-to-use tool will enhance the site and
Sumitomo Rubber Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Soccer Team
Sumitomo Rubber Industries has entered into a “platinum” sponsorship agreement for its Falken brand with FC Ingolstadt 04, a team competing in the Bundesliga German pro soccer league. Sumitomo first started sponsoring FC Ingolstadt 04 in 2015. Effective through July 2017, the new deal allows the tiremaker to broadcast commercials on the big screen at
Sumitomo Expands Tire Production in Brazil
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. announced plans to invest $312 million to add bus and truck tires production in Brazil, expanding its existing facility by an additional 144,000 square feet. In a formal statement, the company decided to begin production of truck and bus tires in order to ensure a steady supply of truck and bus
Sumitomo Invests $55 Million at South Africa Plant
Sumitomo Rubber Industries is investing $55 million to start producing truck and bus tires at its South Africa passenger car and light truck tire facility. The investment in equipment will help the tiremaker meet increasing TBR tire demand in the market. Currently Sumitomo Rubber South Africa supplies imported truck and bus tires to African markets.
TBC Brands to Highlight Sumitomo Tires, Giveaway at MATS
TBC Brands will exhibit at the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky., March 31-April 2. The company’s exhibit will feature Sumitomo tires, including the new ST778+ SE SmartWay verified line-haul steer tire. “MATS is a prime opportunity for us to showcase Sumitomo’s full line of products and services available to the North American
Smallwood Named Sumitomo Executive Officer
Sumitomo Rubber North America’s President and CEO Richard Smallwood has been appointed to executive officer of Sumitomo Rubber Industries. Smallwood will continue to serve as president and CEO of Sumitomo Rubber North America, a position he has held since April 2011. The board of directors will officially approve Smallwood’s appointment at its meeting on March
Sumitomo Produces First North American-Made Falken Tire
Sumitomo Rubber USA (SRUSA) has cured its first Falken brand tire in North America at its plant in Buffalo, N.Y. “It’s great to see the first Falken-branded tire come out of SRUSA,” said Kenji Onga, SRUSA CEO and chairman, and Sumitomo Rubber North America chairman. “Due to our domestic manufacturing, the tires that come out
Sumitomo Opens Turkey Plant
Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ tire factory in Turkey was inaugurated by the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Balkans.com reports. The $520 million plant was built in partnership with Abdülkadir Ozcan A.S (AKO) and the tiremaker plans to manufacture 10 million tires per year. The plant will employ 2,000 people and is expected to export 80%
Sumitomo Upping Thai Plant Output
Sumitomo Rubber Industries is planning to increase its tire production by 9% at its Rayong Province plant in Thailand, according to Asian Review. In June, Sumitomo severed business ties with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. over the Dunlop brand, giving the Japanese tiremaker more freedom to develop American and European markets. By increasing its production
Sumitomo’s Brazil Factory Meets Environmental, Safety Standards
The Sumitomo Rubber Group’s tire factory in Fazenda Rio Grande, Brazil has been awarded both the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard and the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard, Tyres & Accessories reported. With its most recent certification, Sumitomo has obtained ISO 14001 certification for 31 of its facilities. This is also the
