Aichi Tire Industry Co., Ltd.
Manufacture and sale of industrial rubber products, mainly tires for industrial vehicles
Total site area49,609m2 (Head office and Komaki: 35,709 m2, Kasugai: 13,900 m2)
Number of employees118 (as of December 2022)
LocationHead office and Komaki plant:
5827-1 Nenjozaka, Okusa, Komaki, Aichi 485-0802, Japan
Kasugai plant:
1108, Otsubo, Taraku, Kasugai, Aichi 486-0808, Japan
East Japan Sales Dept:
2-13-19 Takasago, Urawa, Saitama-city, Saitama 330-0063, Japan
General Affairs Group Tel: +81-50-3777-8645 Fax: +81-568-79-4808
Message from the President
Naoki Takea
We are a manufacturer of tires for industrial vehicles, wholly owned by Yokohama Rubber Co.
As a pioneer of cushioned tires, we have two manufacturing plants in Aichi Prefecture and supply high quality products to customers all over Japan.
To meet the diversifying needs of our customers, we aim to be a company that contributes to society by creating a safe and secure workplace and coexisting with the local community as a member of the Yokohama Rubber Group, based on reliable quality and the technology and development capabilities that support that quality.
As for our environmental activities, we obtained ISO 14001 certification in 2003 and ISO 9001 certification in 2019.
Organizational Governance
Promotion of Compliance
With "Mutual trust" as our basic corporate philosophy, we are working from the perspective of SEQPCDT (safety, environment, quality, production, delivery, and people).
We conduct monthly compliance training to raise employee awareness and promote the review of rules and procedures. We have also established a compliance office within the Group, which includes external organizations.
- Zero accidents
- Increase productivity and profitability
- Development of value-added products and expansion of sales areas
- Reduction of environmental impact
- Human resource development, compliance
Human Rights
There is no evidence of child labor, forced labor, or gender inequality.
Labor Practices
Safety
Monthly safety patrols are conducted by the Safety and Health Committee and top management.
Information is shared by listening to near-misses and deploying them within the company.
Response to Disasters
In addition to participating in drills with Yokohama Rubber to simulate a Nankai earthquake, we conduct annual disaster drills at each of our business sites to identify problems and make improvements.
Recruitment
We are actively recruiting new graduates and mid-career employees. Mid-career hiring is based on ability and experience.
Education and Training of Employees
Utilized the Yokohama Rubber Group's training system in addition to the qualification acquisition incentive system and in-house education and training. In the future, we are considering using an outside organization to provide training by job level, and are actively working to develop human resources.
Employment of disabled persons
One new employee was hired in April 2022.
The Environment
Environmental management
Our company aims to create "environment-friendly" and "people-friendly" products, build an environmental management system, and become a company that is oriented toward a recycling-oriented society.
Basic Environmental Policy- We will strive to continuously improve our environmental management system, reflect changing conditions and information in our environmental objectives and targets, and review them periodically.
- We will comply with environmental laws and regulations related to our business activities, as well as other requirements to which we agree.
- We will accurately assess the impact of our business activities on the environment and strive to prevent pollution and protect the environment through the following activities in order to reduce the environmental impact.
- We will make effective use of sustainable resources and promote resource conservation, energy conservation, and the 3Rs (*1) of waste.
- We will identify and improve the hazards and harmfulness of our business activities in order to protect the environment as well as to prevent any impact on human health.
- Develop and sell products that are "environmentally friendly" and "people-friendly" in consideration of their life cycles.
- We will strive to mitigate and adapt to climate change and protect biodiversity and ecosystems.
- We will provide our customers with information on how to save energy and resources.
- 1 3R = Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
- We will make our environmental policy known to all employees and related contractors through in-house education and enlightenment activities, strive to raise environmental awareness, and disclose this environmental policy to the public.
Approaches to Environmental Issues
We are promoting waste reduction and recycling to reduce environmental impact.
Used tires with wheels are collected, and the wheels are rebuilt and reused. Used tires are chipped and used as fuel.
We are also promoting the shift to gas boilers, the introduction of equipment with low power consumption, and the use of LED lighting.
In consideration of our neighbors, we are actively installing deodorizing equipment and soundproof walls to prevent odors and noise.
Environmental data
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| Category | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste disposed (t) | 3,823 | 3,686 | 3,827 | 4,090 | 4,148 |
| Proportion sent to landfill (%) | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Water usage (m3) | 30,759 | 34,407 | 36,079 | 47,347 | 49,371 |
| Greenhouse gas emissions (1,000t-CO2) | 6,207 | 5,930 | 5,682 | 6,140 | 6,610 |
Fair Operating Practices
We have concluded basic transaction agreements with our business partners to build fair relationships.
Consumer Issues
We are striving to stabilize and improve quality through ISO 9001.
Our products include energy-saving products, E-cushion tires with improved ride comfort, and a wide variety of other products to meet the needs of consumers.
Community Involvement and Development
As part of its community contribution activities, the Kasugai Plant cleans water for use around the plant twice a year.
Cleaning irrigation canals at the Kasugai Plant
Cleaning irrigation canals at the Kasugai Plant
Cleaning irrigation canals around the head office and Komaki Plant
Cleaning irrigation canals around the head office and Komaki Plant
Relationships with Local Communities
We sponsor local festivals and other events.
The Kasugai Plant has been certified as an Eco-Office by Kasugai City, and is actively involved in activities such as waste reduction, paper reduction, green curtains, and promotion of idling stop.
Every year on the first Wednesday of August, we hold a water sprinkling event with our employees on "Eco-Life Day" organized by Kasugai City.
Water sprinkling in August 2022
Water sprinkling in August 2022
