Yokohama tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
Established in 1917, parent company of U.S.-based Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has become a major global brand
A century ago, The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) opened for business with one facility and began producing rubber-based products such as belts, hoses and, of course, tires.
One hundred years later, Yokohama has evolved into a major $6 billion global brand, manufacturing technologically advanced, environmentally sensitive world-class products for a variety of industries such as automotive, marine, aerospace and even golf. Today, Yokohama has facilities in 120 countries and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.
Yokohama entered the U.S. market in 1969 with the establishment of YTC, which was first based in Montebello, California. YTC’s steady growth in the U.S. led to the opening of several facilities, including tire manufacturing plants in Salem, Virginia and West Point, Mississippi, as well as a recently opened Technical Development Center near Charlotte, North Carolina; several distribution centers, including a new major facility in Chino, California; and Yokohama’s new U.S. headquarters in Santa Ana, California.
Outside of the U.S., Yokohama’s North American presence includes facilities in Canada and Mexico.
Katsuragawa added that Yokohama’s first 100 years are only the beginning. “We’re proud to celebrate 100 years of continuous growth in tire innovation but we are not resting. We are on the move, and look forward to our next 100 years of being the best manufacturer and supplier in the rubber and tire industry.”
Full Yokohama company timeline and history at http://y-yokohama.com/global/profile/history/
Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and safety guidelines established by the Rubber Manufacturers Association and the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. Details can be found at the “Tire Care & Safety” section at www.yokohamatire.com.