Japan’s consumption of new rubber is estimated to have grown by 3.1 percent year-on-year in 2018, according to a report…...
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Bridgestone to Acquire TomTom’s Digital Fleet Solutions Unit
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) plans to acquire TomTom Telematics BV, a subsidiary of TomTom NV of the Netherlands. The acquisition is…...
Michelin Completes Acquisition of Camso for $1.36B
The Michelin Group announced on Dec. 18 that it has completed its acquisition of Camso Inc., a Canadian company engaged…...
New Year’s Interview: JRMA President Ikuji Ikeda Discusses Priorities for 2019 – Part 2
Following his inauguration as president of the Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association (JRMA) last May, Ikuji Ikeda has been giving significant…...
New Year’s Interview: JRMA President Ikuji Ikeda Discusses Priorities for 2019 – Part 1
Ikuji Ikeda, president and CEO at Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110), was inaugurated last May as the 15th president of…...
Promising Signs Emerge in Japanese Market for Studless Winter Tires
While snowy conditions around Japan have started later than average this winter, recent developments are hinting at a more favorable…...
