Sumitomo Rubber Industries (OTCMKTS:SMTUF), headquartered in Kobe, Japan, is a leading global manufacturer of tires and diversified rubber products. Through its well-known brands—Sumitomo, Dunlop and Falken—the company designs, produces and markets tires for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, commercial trucks, buses and off-the-road applications. In addition to its core tire business, Sumitomo Rubber develops industrial rubber components and offers retreading services for commercial fleets.
Beyond automotive and industrial applications, Sumitomo Rubber maintains a significant presence in the leisure and sporting goods sector. Its sporting goods division designs and produces golf equipment, tennis rackets, balls and other performance gear under the Dunlop Sports and Srixon brands. This diversification complements the company’s materials technology expertise, which extends to belts, hoses and vibration-damping products for the industrial market.
Founded in 1909 as Miyazaki Rubber Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the company adopted its current name in 1963 upon joining the Sumitomo Group. Over the decades, Sumitomo Rubber has expanded its global footprint, operating manufacturing facilities in Japan, Southeast Asia, China, Europe and North America. Its products are sold in more than 120 countries, supported by research and development centers focused on tire performance, environmental sustainability and advanced rubber compounds.
