Established in 1918, TEIJIN LIMITED is a Japanese company whose roots are in making rayon domestically available, a pioneering start that grew into a global group focused on materials and healthcare. Today, its 126 companies and 15,689 employees develop solutions for customers in fields such as mobility, infrastructure and healthcare, with operations spanning Japan and overseas.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, LtdSince its founding in 1909 as Japan’s first modern rubber factory, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has grown from its Kobe base into a global manufacturer with 7,675 employees and 37,671 people across its consolidated group. Best known through the DUNLOP and FALKEN brands, it brings more than a century of rubber engineering to customers worldwide, including through tires and vibration-control technology.TONWANDA, NY
Textron IncSince Royal Little founded it in 1923 as Special Yarns Corporation, Textron has built a global multi-industry company around diversification and innovation. Today, its businesses serve customers worldwide through approximately 34,000 employees in more than 25 countries, with a strong presence in aviation and defense.GREENVILLE, OH
Sumitomo Electric Industries, LtdWith roots in Osaka dating to 1897, Sumitomo Electric Industries is a technology manufacturer built around more than 120 years of innovation and the Sumitomo tradition of valuing technology and social trust. The company develops connectivity and transmission technologies for customers worldwide, including automotive high-speed cable assemblies, while employing more than 300,000 people across its global group.LOS ANGELES, CA
TOYOBO U.S.A., INC. and TOYOBO MC U.S.A., INCWith roots in textile spinning since 1882 and a U.S. presence dating to 1951, TOYOBO U.S.A., INC. and TOYOBO MC U.S.A., INC. represent Toyobo’s North American business. The companies serve customers with specialty materials and healthcare products, while TOYOBO MC also compounds materials in the United States and supports resin development through testing and prototyping.DUBLIN, OH