Japanese rubber industry news
Bridgestone Soft Robotics Ventures Exhibits at Smart Factory Expo Sep. 29, 2023. - Bridgestone Soft Robotics Ventures exhibited for the first time at the Smart Factory Expo during the Factory Innovation Week held at Makuhari Messe from September 13 to 15. In conjunction with the exhibition, the company’s booth featured demonstrations of parts picking and other factory operations, including a demonstration in which a single soft robotic hand was used to deliver four […]
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 Soft Robotics Ventures Exhibits at Smart Factory Expo Sep. 29, 2023. - Bridgestone Soft Robotics Ventures exhibited for the first time at the Smart Factory Expo during the Factory Innovation Week held at Makuhari Messe from September 13 to 15. In conjunction with the exhibition, the company’s booth featured demonstrations of parts picking and other factory operations, including a demonstration in which a single soft robotic hand was used to deliver four […]
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 […]
Goodyear Announces Premium Products for Asia-Pacific Region Sep. 25, 2023. - Goodyear announced premium products for the Asia-Pacific region at an event on September 12 themed around its history of 125 years. It also highlighted its history of industry-leading innovation and announced an increased commitment to an even more sustainable Better Future going forward. The new products announced include the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 luxury sport tire, the Wrangler DuraTrac RT […]
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 […]
Tosoh Logistics Takes Delivery of New Ethylene Carrier Sep. 11, 2023. - Tosoh Group member Tosoh Logistics took delivery of a new ethylene carrier, the Kayo, on August 17. Ethylene is extremely flammable and combustible, and therefore, adequate safety measures must be taken. The new vessel will ensure continuing safe and stable transport in response to the aging of existing vessels. The Kayo is one of the few special vessels in Japan […]
Interview With Zeon’s New President Tetsuya Toyoshima Sep. 13, 2023. - Japan Rubber Weekly sat down for an interview with Tetsuya Toyoshima, who assumed the position of president of Zeon Corporation on June 29. Toyoshima is set to focus on products with special characteristics that can only be produced by Zeon, and will also promote initiatives for carbon neutrality and work styles. In the elastomer materials business division, which focuses on […]
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 […]