The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited (横浜ゴム株式会社, Yokohama Gomu Kabushiki-gaisha) is a tire company based in Tokyo, Japan.[1] The company was founded and began on October 13, 1917, in a joint venture between Yokohama Cable Manufacturing and B.F. Goodrich. In 1969, the company expanded to the United States as Yokohama Tire Corporation. The Aspec A300 was the driving force behind its tremendous rise. Branding, especially in Japan, will often use Advan instead of Yokohama. Advan wheels and tires have a strong presence in the aftermarket scene worldwide.
1917 - Established in Yokohama as 橫濱護謨製造株式會社 (Yokohama Rubber Manufacturing Co., Ltd.), a joint venture between 橫濱電線製造 (Yokohama Electric Cable Manufacturing Company, currently Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.) and BF Goodrich Company.[3]
1920 - Built a factory in Hiranuma, Yokohama. Installed US-made refining equipment and manufacturing equipments. Started manufacturing rubber belts, tires, hoses, etc.[3] (At this time, tires of this company are sold in Japan under the "Goodrich" brand)
1929 - Built a new Yokohama Factory in Heian-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama.[3]
In 2016 Yokohama Rubber acquired farm tire maker Alliance Tire Group for $1.18 billion.[5]
On March 25, 2022, Yokohama Rubber announced it would be acquiring Trelleborg Wheel Systems from Trelleborg for 2.1 billion euro ($2.31 billion), its largest acquisition to date.[5]
The Yokohama Rubber logo was first displayed in the Tokyo Asahi Shimbun newspaper in 1917. The company used it until 1977. Since that time, a modern logo has been used. Like the old logo, the new one is the first letter in the brand name, but the letter itself is more dynamic and expressive. A similar style logo is used by the Taiwanese tire company Nankang Rubber Tire.[12]
Yokohama Tire company logo through 1976
Yokohama Tire company logo since 1977
Nankang Rubber Tire logo
WheelsEdit
Under the Yokohama Wheel brand, Yokohama Rubber Co.,Ltd. began making wheels in 1974.[4] The Yokohama Wheel brand currently produces the Advan Racing wheel brand for performance and motorsport applications, the AVS brand for premium applications, and the Kreutzer brand for luxury applications.[13]
ReferencesEdit
^"Yokohama Rubber Co to buy Alliance Tire Group for $1.2 billion". The Economic Times. March 26, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
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The Yokohama Rubber Company Limited 横浜ゴム株式会社 Yokohama Gomu Kabushiki gaisha is a tire company based in Tokyo Japan 1 The company was founded and began on October 13 1917 in a joint venture between Yokohama Cable Manufacturing and B F Goodrich In 1969 the company expanded to the United States as Yokohama Tire Corporation The Aspec A300 was the driving force behind its tremendous rise Branding especially in Japan will often use Advan instead of Yokohama Advan wheels and tires have a strong presence in the aftermarket scene worldwide The Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd Native name横浜ゴム株式会社Romanized nameYokohama Gomu Kabushiki gaishaTypePublic K K Traded asTYO 5101IndustryManufacturingFoundedOctober 13 1917 105 years ago 1917 10 13 HeadquartersTokyo JapanKey peopleMasataka Yamaishi President Chairman of the Board ProductsTiresRevenueUS 5 93 billion 2022 Operating incomeUS 483 69 million 2022 Net incomeUS 325 38 million 2022 Number of employees27 222 as of December 2021 Websitewww y yokohama comYokohama Fender boating produced as a part of the company s series of maritime industry products Yokohama Advan racing tiresThe company has two manufacturing facilities in the United States one in Salem Virginia and another in West Point Mississippi 2 Contents 1 History 2 Sponsorship and motorsports 3 Logos 4 Wheels 5 References 6 External linksHistory Edit1917 Established in Yokohama as 橫濱護謨製造株式會社 Yokohama Rubber Manufacturing Co Ltd a joint venture between 橫濱電線製造 Yokohama Electric Cable Manufacturing Company currently Furukawa Electric Co Ltd and BF Goodrich Company 3 1920 Built a factory in Hiranuma Yokohama Installed US made refining equipment and manufacturing equipments Started manufacturing rubber belts tires hoses etc 3 At this time tires of this company are sold in Japan under the Goodrich brand 1929 Built a new Yokohama Factory in Heian cho Tsurumi ku Yokohama 3 1937 Changed the tire brand to Yokohama 3 1942 Built a rubber factory in Singapore 3 1943 Built a factory in Mie prefecture 3 1946 Built a factory in Mishima Shizuoka Prefecture 3 1950 Stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange 1963 Company name changed from 横浜護謨製造株式会社 Yokohama Rubber Manufacturing Co Ltd to 横浜ゴム株式会社 Yokohama Rubber Company Limited 3 1964 Built a factory in Shinshiro Aichi Prefecture 3 1969 Established Yokohama Tire Corporation in the United States 3 1974 Launched the Yokohama Wheel brand 4 2007 Established Yokohama India 3 In 2016 Yokohama Rubber acquired farm tire maker Alliance Tire Group for 1 18 billion 5 On March 25 2022 Yokohama Rubber announced it would be acquiring Trelleborg Wheel Systems from Trelleborg for 2 1 billion euro 2 31 billion its largest acquisition to date 5 Sponsorship and motorsports EditFrom 2015 to 2020 Yokohama was the main sponsor of Premier League football club Chelsea 6 Yokohama Tire sponsors the NBA teams the Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs 7 nbsp An example of Yokohama sponsorship in racing at a Nitro Rallycross event Yokohama is the official tire supplier of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge 8 the World Touring Car Championship and Japanese Super Formula 9 Yokohama has also been the official tire supplier of the Macau Grand Prix Formula 3 Intercontinental Cup race since 1983 with an exception in 2016 when Pirelli was chosen for the tire supplier that year 10 Yokohama is also the official tire partner of former American Le Mans Series GT2 team PTG from 2005 to 2009 In the United States Yokohama Tire Corporation has participated in ALMS Red Line Time Attack Nitro Rallycross and Stadium Super Trucks 11 Logos EditThe Yokohama Rubber logo was first displayed in the Tokyo Asahi Shimbun newspaper in 1917 The company used it until 1977 Since that time a modern logo has been used Like the old logo the new one is the first letter in the brand name but the letter itself is more dynamic and expressive A similar style logo is used by the Taiwanese tire company Nankang Rubber Tire 12 nbsp Yokohama Tire company logo through 1976 nbsp Yokohama Tire company logo since 1977 nbsp Nankang Rubber Tire logoWheels EditUnder the Yokohama Wheel brand Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd began making wheels in 1974 4 The Yokohama Wheel brand currently produces the Advan Racing wheel brand for performance and motorsport applications the AVS brand for premium applications and the Kreutzer brand for luxury applications 13 References Edit Yokohama Rubber Co to buy Alliance Tire Group for 1 2 billion The Economic Times March 26 2016 Retrieved June 17 2020 Made in the USA Yokohama Tire Corporation a b c d e f g h i j k 横浜ゴム公式サイト 沿革 Yokohama Rubber Company official website Company History a b YOKOHAMA WHEEL www yokohamawheel jp Retrieved March 7 2023 a b Yokohama Rubber pursues biggest acquisition with 2 3bn Trelleborg deal Nikkei Asia Retrieved March 26 2022 Yokohama Becomes Official Chelsea Shirt Partner ChelseaFC com February 27 2015 Yokohama continues NBA sponsorships Modern Tire Dealer December 30 2008 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge imsachallenge com Super Formula Series Outline Yokohama Joins Macau Grand Prix 2009 Archived from the original on March 14 2012 Retrieved October 21 2010 Yokohama Tire Corporation Onboard as Stadium SUPER Trucks Series Sponsor Yokohama Rubber Company April 4 2013 Retrieved January 12 2021 About Yokohama Tires Autoset Retrieved November 11 2020 YOKOHAMA WHEEL All Brand List www yokohamawheel jp Retrieved March 7 2023 External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yokohama Rubber Company Official website nbsp Companies portal Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yokohama Rubber Company amp oldid 1177324886, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
