

Kohshin Rubber Signs Disaster Prevention Agreement With Miyagi Prefecture Sep. 29, 2023. - Kohshin Rubber concluded a disaster prevention agreement with Miyagi Prefecture to strengthen emergency measures in the event of a disaster. Under the agreement, Kohshin Rubber will supply Miyagi Prefecture with rubber and vinyl products such as rubber boots, raincoats, and rubber gloves in the event of a large-scale disaster occurring or threatening to occur in Miyagi Prefecture, and Miyagi Prefecture […]

Kohshin Rubber Signs Disaster Prevention Agreement With Miyagi Prefecture Sep. 29, 2023. - Kohshin Rubber concluded a disaster prevention agreement with Miyagi Prefecture to strengthen emergency measures in the event of a disaster. Under the agreement, Kohshin Rubber will supply Miyagi Prefecture with rubber and vinyl products such as rubber boots, raincoats, and rubber gloves in the event of a large-scale disaster occurring or threatening to occur in Miyagi Prefecture, and Miyagi Prefecture […]

Bridgestone Obtains ISCC PLUS Certification at Four Tire Plants in Japan Sep. 21, 2023. - Bridgestone has acquired ISCC PLUS certification, one of the international certifications for sustainable products, at its four tire plants in Japan: Kurume, Tosu, Tochigi, and Hikone. This is the first time for tire plants in Japan to receive ISCC PLUS certification. ISCC PLUS certification is a system that ensures that raw materials derived from renewable and recycled resources, such as […]
Nishikawa Rubber Sales up 21.5% in First Quarter Sep. 1, 2023. - Automotive rubber parts maker Nishikawa Rubber reported first quarter (April-June) net sales of 27.39 billion yen ($187.90 million), up 21.5% year-on-year, operating income of 731 million yen (compared to a loss of 379 million yen in the same period last year), ordinary income of 1.74 billion yen, up 286.2%, and net income of 1.33 billion yen, up 426.9%. The company […]
Okamoto Posts 12.1% Sales Growth in First Quarter Aug. 28, 2023. - Okamoto reported a 12.1% year-on-year rise in sales to 25.28 billion yen ($172.75 million), a 26.5% rise in operating income to 2.2 billion yen, a 27.7% rise in ordinary income to 3.27 billion yen, and a 68.5% rise in net income to 2.74 billion yen for the first quarter of this fiscal year (April-June 2023). By segment, sales of industrial-use […]
Dow Starts Operations at New MDI Distillation and Prepolymer Facility Sep. 27, 2023. - Dow began operations at a new MDI distillation and prepolymer facility at Dow’s global manufacturing site in Freeport, Texas. The investment will optimize the company’s existing asset infrastructure and strengthen Dow’s position in high-growth applications in the automotive, construction, consumer, and industrial markets. The new MDI facility in Freeport will replace existing North American production capacity in Laporte, Texas, and […]


Top Interview With Mitsuboshi Belting President Hiroshi Ikeda Aug. 15, 2023. - Mitsuboshi Belting has been working on business and management reforms, including global production reorganization, strengthening of the logistics system, and digital transformation (DX) human resource development. Japan Rubber Weekly sat down for an interview with President Hiroshi Ikeda about the progress of reforms, the current status of new product and technology development and business performance. On current business performance and […]