acquisition in the same year. The acquisition allowed Sumitomo Rubber to consolidate the Dunlop brand across various products including sports goods worldwide. References International Directory of Company Histories (1992), St James Press , Vol V, p. 252 External links Sumitomo Rubber Group English site Sumitomo Rubber Group Japanese site Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. Tire manufacturers of Japan Automotive companies of Japan Sporting goods manufacturers of Japan Companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Companies listed on the Osaka Exchange Manufacturing companies based in Kobe Multinational companies headquartered in Japan Mitsui Manufacturing companies established in 1909 Japanese brands Japanese companies established in 1909 1970s initial public offerings Sumitomo Group Rubber industry