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HISTORY

Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. is a North American group branch derived from the Tokyo, Japan-based Global Yokohama Rubber Co (YRC). This coming year, we will celebrate 100 years of innovation, technology and leadership in this industry. We have been a world leader in developing outstanding tire design and engineering, providing drivers with superior control and versatility on the road. Since its establishment in 1917, we have devoted ourselves to advancing the leading edge of the industry. Servicing an extensive sales network throughout Canada, we revel in our brand, the people who represent it and the heritage behind it. The company's complete product line includes tires for high-performance, light trucks, passenger cars, commercial trucks and bus, and off-the-road mining and construction applications.

We care about the Environment.

We were the first Japanese tire manufacturer to be granted ISO9001 certification in recognition of a quality-assurance model company in design, development, manufacture installation, and related services.

Yokohama also takes its responsibilities to the environment very seriously. Among our many ongoing initiatives, we have eliminated the use of CFCs and trichloroethane in the manufacturing process. We have switched from heavy oil to natural gas to reduce CO2 emissions and save energy.

Driven by the needs of people, Yokohama continues to respond with environmentally-compatible solutions engineered to outperform, whatever the performance need.