Sumitomo Corporation (SSUMF)

Overview

Sumitomo Corporation is a global powerhouse in the general trading business, with a rich history dating back to 1919. Based in Tokyo, Japan, the corporation operates across a varied range of sectors through six main segments: Metal Products; Transportation & Construction Systems; Infrastructure; Media & Digital; Living Related & Real Estate; and Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics. Its extensive global presence and multifaceted operations make it a critical player in international trade and industry, contributing to the development of infrastructure, provision of essential goods and services, and advancement of technology and digital transformations worldwide.

Products and Services

• Steel Products and Tubular Products: Sumitomo Corporation supplies a variety of steel sheets and tubular products, catering to the demands of manufacturing, construction, and other industrial sectors.
• Ships, Aircraft, Motor Vehicles, and Construction Equipment: The company not only manufactures but also leases, sells, services, and finances a wide array of transportation and construction machinery including ships, aircraft, vehicles, and equipment along with their components and parts.
• Renewable Energy Projects: Engaged in the development of renewable energy initiatives, Sumitomo Corporation is involved in power generation and the execution of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) activities for power plants, alongside electricity retailing.
• Industrial and Infrastructure Solutions: It offers a broad spectrum of industrial facilities and equipment, environmental solutions, water and transportation systems, airport services, smart city projects, and development and operation of industrial parks.
• Media, Digital, and E-commerce: In the media and digital sector, Sumitomo Corporation provides cable television services, 5G technologies, content distribution including movies and digital media, TV shopping, and ventures into e-commerce and digital solutions.
• Real Estate and Retail: The company delves into real estate business alongside operating food supermarkets and drugstore chains, offering solutions to living related needs and contributing to the urban and rural infrastructure.
• Energy and Minerals: Sumitomo Corporation is active in the development and trade of key resources such as coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, and various minerals. It also engages in trading of non-ferrous metals, storage batteries, and carbon products, illustrating its significant role in the global energy sector.
• Chemicals, Electronics, and Pharmaceuticals: Trading in a wide range of products including chemicals, silicon wafers, LEDs, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals, the company supports numerous sectors including electronics manufacturing services, further showcasing its versatility and breadth of operations.