Bridgestone Corporation is a Japanese multinational tire and rubber manufacturing company based in Kyōbashi, Tokyo. Founded in 1931 by Shōjirō Ishibashi in Kurume, it primarily manufactures tires, as well as golf equipment. The name Bridgestone comes from a calque translation and transposition of the founder's surname, meaning 'stone bridge' in Japanese.
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ブリヂストン is an automotive company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is publicly listed (5108) with a market capitalisation of $29B. Xcout tracks 5 named people at ブリヂストン, including Scott DAMON (執行役 WEST CEO 兼 BSAM NA Group President).
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Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Kiyosu, Aichi, Japan, and was established in 1949. The company manufactures rubber, plastic, and urethane products primarily for transportation equipment, including automobiles and carrier vehicles.
Barez Industrial Group is the largest tire manufacturing company in Iran, producing various types of tires and related automotive products.
MRF Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates globally and within India as a manufacturer, distributor, and trader of a diverse range of rubber products. Its extensive product portfolio features tires, tubes, flaps, and tread rubber, specifically engineered for a broad spectrum of vehicles, including trucks, agricultural machinery, light, small, and medium commercial vehicles, three-wheelers, pick-up trucks, motorcycles, passenger cars, and off-the-road (OTR) vehicles. The company also produces specialty coatings. Expanding beyond its primary operations, MRF has diversified interests in paints, toys, motorsports, and cricket training programs. Furthermore, it manages a network of service centers under brand names such as MRF T&S, MRF TireTok, MRF Tyredrome, MRF FASST, and MRF Musclezone. These outlets provide a comprehensive suite of automotive services, encompassing computerized nitrogen inflation, tubeless repair, wheel alignment (including robotic), wheel balancing (diagnostic included), tire changing (with specialized two-wheeler options), vehicle safety testing, A/C recovery and recharging, headlight alignment, nitrogen generation, wheel removal/refitment, and tire mounting/de-mounting, all with credit card payment options. MRF's products are sold through an expansive dealer network of approximately 5,000 locations. The company was established in Chennai, India, in 1946.
Continental AG, commonly known as Continental and colloquially as Conti, is a German multinational manufacturing company. Headquartered in Hanover, Lower Saxony, it is one of the world's leading tire manufacturers. Following the spin-off of its automotive technology division as Aumovio in 2025, Continental now focuses on two core businesses: Tires and ContiTech.
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.
Founded in 1901 and based in Tokyo, Japan, FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor primarily focused on industrial rubber components throughout the country. The company boasts a diverse portfolio that includes various industrial materials such as pneumatic controllers, anti-vibration mounts, and related peripherals. They also provide printing materials, electrical and electronic equipment, and essential rescue and life-saving gear. Furthermore, FUJIKURA COMPOSITES produces carbon shafts for golf clubs and offers residential systems for managing gas and water. Their product line extends to rubber packings, sealing materials, and admixtures vital for connecting and branching communication cables. Other key offerings include fire prevention sheets and rubber blankets for numerous offset printing applications, including books, magazines, newspapers, and packaging, which are marketed under the Fujikura Graphics brand. The company also supplies audio cone material. Previously known as Fujikura Rubber Ltd., the organization officially changed its name to FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc. in April 2019.
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