Sumitomo Corporation will mark its centennial year in 2019. Upon approaching this significant milestone, we have upheld a medium- to long-term vision of "What We Aim to Be in 2019, Our Centennial Year". We will build a strong foundation on which the Sumitomo Corporation Group can thrive stably and continuously for another 50 years, 100 years, and on without end.

Five business units and regional organizations in Japan and abroad work together to operate a wide range of businesses extending from upstream to downstream globally.

At the Sumitomo Corporation Group, the five business units and regional organizations in Japan and abroad work closely together and leverage the Integrated Corporate Strength of the Group in a wide range of businesses performed globally. In various industries, we are expanding our business to cover upstream (resource development, manufacturing, etc.), midstream (distribution, etc.), and downstream (retailing and service, etc.) and developing a value chain.

Metal Products Business Unit

Business related to steel sheets, steel tubular products, and non-ferrous metal products

Transportation & Construction Systems Business Unit

Business related to ships, aerospace equipment, railway cars, automobiles, construction equipment, and leasing

Environment & Infrastructure Business Unit

Business related to environmental and industrial infrastructure projects, electricity infrastructure projects, and logistics and insurance services

Media, Network, Lifestyle Related Goods & Services Business Unit

Business related to media, network, and lifestyle/retail, food, materials and supplies, construction and real estate, and general construction and development

Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics Business Unit

Business related to mineral resources, energy, basic chemicals, electronics, and life sciences

Japan and Overseas Regional Organizations

Japan: six offices and three subsidiaries; overseas: four broad regions