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Tomoshige Mizutani to become President of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.

CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA – Effective October 1, 2013, Mr. Tomoshige “Tomo” Mizutani will become president of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. (TTHA) located in Cypress, California.  Mizutani has led the Nitto brand in the U.S. since 1992 and has served as president of Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. (NTU), since July 1, 2005.  He will continue to serve as a corporate officer for TOYO TIRE RUBBER CO., LTD. (TTR) of Japan. 

Current president, Noriyuki Dan, will continue to serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of TTHA.  Keiko Brockel, current COO of NTU, will be appointed president in addition to her role as president of Nitto Tire Canada Inc. (NCI).

About Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (“TTHA”) is the wholly-owned North American subsidiary of TOYO TIRE RUBBER CO., LTD. of Osaka, Japan. Headquartered in Cypress, California, TTHA and its group companies manufacture, import, sell and distribute Toyo Tires and Nitto brand tires in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Toyo maintains its commitment to innovation, quality, performance, and excellent customer service. Significant and continuous investments are made in its U.S.-based manufacturing facility and support operations, in order to produce high quality tires. The company’s tire portfolio covers a broad range of applications, including high-performance racing-inspired tires, rugged off-road tires for light trucks and SUVs, luxury-touring tires, and commercial truck tires.