Established Inoue Guardian Factory in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Started production of bicycle tires and tubes
Founded in 1926 in Japan, IRC Tire, the global two wheel tire specialist, has more than 90 years of experience developing and manufacturing tires for all types of cycling including BMX, gravel, road and mountain biking. IRC owns seven manufacturing plants worldwide and produces tires for bicycle, motorcycle and wheelchair.
Company NameINOUE RUBBER CO.,LTD.
Head Office2-13-4 Minamieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City 450-0003 JAPAN
History
Established Inoue Guardian Factory in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Started production of bicycle tires and tubes
Started exporting bicycle tires and tubes
Started motorcycle tire/tube production.
The first overseas J/V company was established in Sri Lanka.
Established a sales & Marketing office in the USA.
Established TOHOKU INOAC WAKAYANAGI PLANT.
Establishement og KOREA INOUE KASEI CO.,LTD.
Established IRC Indonesia.
Changed a name of company as INOAC CORPORATION.
Started production of motorcycle tires and tubes in Vietnam (IRV)
Established BIMC Co., Ltd. in Gifu Prefecture
Started production of motorcycle tires
Opened China office (Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province)
Established North American office (California)
Started production of bicycle tires at Vietnam IRV
