Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., The Aktie

Established in 1917 and based in Tokyo, Japan, The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. is an international manufacturer and distributor of tires and various rubber products. Its global operations encompass sales in Japan, the United States, India, China, the Philippines, and other countries. The company's business is structured into distinct segments. The Tires segment produces a comprehensive array of tires for passenger cars, light and heavy-duty trucks, buses, construction and mining vehicles, and motorsports. This division also supplies related accessories like tire tubes and aluminum alloy wheels, marketed under prominent brands such as ADVAN, BluEarth, iceGUARD, GEOLANDAR, YOKOHAMA, ALLIANCE, GALAXY, PRIMEX, and AICHI. The Multiple Business (MB) segment focuses on industrial and specialized rubber goods. Its offerings include conveyor belts, rubber sheets, various hoses, marine fenders, oil spill containment booms, marine hoses, custom molded rubber products, air springs, highway expansion joints, rubber supports, anti-seismic laminated rubber sheets for buildings, and sound and vibration dampening materials. This segment also manufactures aerospace fixtures and components and offers adhesives and sealants under the Hamatite brand. A separate Alliance Tire Group (ATG) segment is dedicated to manufacturing tires specifically for agricultural, industrial, construction, and forestry machinery. In addition to its core rubber products, the company also provides golf equipment and services through its PRGR brand.