Yokohama Rubber Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary
A century ago, The Yokohama Rubber Co. (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 advanced, environmentally sensitive 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.
In terms of the U.S., Yokohama entered the 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.
In recent developments, Yokohama moved its U.S. headquarters to Santa Ana, California in 2015. Yokohama also opened its new 658,000-square-foot Western Region Distribution Center in Chino, California.
Last year, Yokohama established a tire research and development center in North Carolina.
More at: www.yokohamatire.com.
Category: General Update, Wheels & Tires
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