Established in 1917, the company's Tire group makes tires for passenger car, truck, bus, mining/construction equipment, and aircraft markets worldwide, as well as inner tubes and alloy wheels. Its DNA Earth-1 tires reduce fuel consumption. The company's Multiple Business (MB) group makes industrial rubber products such as conveyor belts, high-pressure and marine hoses, adhesives, sealants, waterproofing materials, antiseismic rubber bearings for bridges/buildings, and golf equipment, as well as aviation parts. It has sales offices and manufacturing facilities throughout Japan, as well as in Asia, Europe, and North America.