Ohtsu Name To Disappear As Merger With SRI Is Completed

The merger between Sumitomo Rubber Industries and Ohtsu Tire & Rubber, which began in late 2001, is now complete, making SRI Japan’s second largest tyre manufacturer. The move will see the disappearance of the Ohtsu name as its activities are integrated into the new holding company Falken Tire Trading in an attempt to generate new synergies and reduce costs. Falken tyres will continue to be marketed independently and compete with other brands within the SRI group.