Corporate News

Falken Tyre Europe Established

2009.07.02

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. in Japan established a tire selling company named Falken Tyre Europe GmbH in Offenbach, Germany in order to expand sales of Falken- and Ohtsu-branded replacement tires in Europe as part of its global sales strengthening activities. The new company will start operations in January, 2010.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH aims to expand the sales of replacement tires in Falken and Ohtsu brands through sales activities close to the European market and enhancement of customer satisfaction by supplying and selling products to meet the needs of the region.

Outline of Falken Tyre Europe GmbH

Capital:EUR 7million
Shareholder:Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Address:Offenbach, Germany
Representative:Isamu Ishida
Business:Sales of Falken- and Ohtsu-branded replacement tires in Europe
Employees:Approxi. 25