The Japan Rubber Workers Union Confederation (Gomu Rengo) announced on April 3 the results of wage and bonus negotiations for…...
Industry
Kuraray Raises Prices for Polyvinyl Alcohol Resins
Kuraray has raised prices for its polyvinyl alcohol resins beginning with shipments on April 9. The revision covers the company’s…...
Bridgestone Exhibits at Largest U.S. Space Symposium
Bridgestone is participating in the Japanese Space Industry booth operated by JAXA at the 41st Space Symposium, the largest space‑related…...
Japan’s Conveyor Belt Production Declines for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2025
The Japan Belting Manufacturers Association reported that Japanese domestic conveyor belt production totaled 6,110 tons in 2025, a 14 percent…...
Resin Hose Manufacturers Issue Successive Warnings Over Middle East Tensions
Concerns raised by resin hose manufacturers over the potential impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East are now spreading…...
Spring 2026 New Graduate Hiring Trends Among Rubber-Related Companies
Japan Rubber Weekly has conducted its annual survey on spring 2026 hiring trends among rubber-related companies (under the traditional Japanese…...
