Arlanxeo Launches HNBR Plant in China Feb. 17, 2026. - Arlanxeo has officially commenced operations on February 4 at its hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) plant in Changzhou, China, which...
Interview: Sumitomo Riko President Kazushi Shimizu Feb. 16, 2026. - Japan Rubber Weekly recently sat down with Sumitomo Riko President Kazushi Shimizu to discuss latest developments. Shimizu said the company...
Ube Profit Surges Despite Elastomer Revenue Drop: 9M Results Feb. 12, 2026. - Ube reported consolidated results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (April–December 2025), posting...
Carbon Neutral Exhibition Held at Tokyo Big Sight Feb. 5, 2026. - The 4th Manufacturing Carbon Neutral Exhibition, organized by RX Japan, was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 to...
Michelin Japan Launches Energy Tires Balancing Eco and Performance Excellence Feb. 9, 2026. - Michelin Tire Japan has announced the high-grip sports tire “Michelin Pilot Sport 5 energy” and the premium comfort tire “Michelin...
Bridgestone Launches New Tire Brand Finessa Jan. 27, 2026. - Bridgestone has announced the launch of a new tire brand, Finessa, aimed at addressing the increasingly diverse car lifestyles and...
Interview: Sumitomo Riko President Kazushi Shimizu Feb. 16, 2026. - Japan Rubber Weekly recently sat down with Sumitomo Riko President Kazushi Shimizu to discuss latest developments. Shimizu said the company...
Bridgestone Soft Robotics Ventures Unveils New Tetote Strong Model Feb. 6, 2026. - Bridgestone’s internal venture, Soft Robotics Ventures, exhibited at RoboDex, part of Factory Innovation Week 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight...
Arlanxeo Launches HNBR Plant in China Feb. 17, 2026. - Arlanxeo has officially commenced operations on February 4 at its hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) plant in Changzhou, China, which...
Tosoh Reports Decline in Chloroprene Rubber Shipments as Market Weakens: 9M Results Feb. 13, 2026. - Tosoh announced its financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (April–December), posting...
Interview: Sumitomo Riko President Kazushi Shimizu Feb. 16, 2026. - Japan Rubber Weekly recently sat down with Sumitomo Riko President Kazushi Shimizu to discuss latest developments. Shimizu said the company...
Interview: Masaru Oda, President of Yasufuku Rubber Industry Jan. 23, 2026. - Japan Rubber Weekly recently sat down with Masaru Oda, President of Yasufuku Rubber Industry, to discuss the year ahead. “In...
Bridgestone and AIST Develop Technology to Chemically Recycle Used Tires Dec. 17, 2025. - The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) announced that a research team led by Senior Researcher Yoshihiro...
Sumitomo Riko Develops High-Capacity Seismic Control System Dec. 12, 2025. - Sumitomo Riko has developed a new building material product, tentatively named the High-Capacity Seismic Control System, which has obtained Japan’s...
Japan Glove Manufacturers Association Publishes 2024 Glove Sales Volumes Apr. 18, 2025. - According to the 2024 Japanese domestic glove sales volume statistics compiled by the Japan Glove Manufacturers Association, household glove sales...
CEMA Publishes Construction Machinery Demand Forecasts for Fiscal 2024 and 2025 Mar. 7, 2025. - The Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) recently released its construction machinery demand forecasts for fiscal 2024 (April 2024-March 2025)...
