Nichirin, a manufacturer of rubber hoses for automobiles and motorcycles, completed the Nichirin Workshop at its Himeji Factory in July…...
Industry
Mitsui Chemicals to Raise Elastomer Prices
Mitsui Chemicals announced a price increase of 25 yen ($0.16) or more per kilogram for its elastomer products — Tafmer,…...
Bridgestone to Reduce Capacity at Two Tire Factories in Spain
Bridgestone Hispania Manufacturing said that it will begin discussions with labor unions regarding production capacity reduction and associated collective layoffs…...
Toyo Tires Raises Japanese Retail Tire Prices by Up to 10%
Toyo Tires announced a price increase of up to 10% for the manufacturer’s shipping prices of its Japanese domestic retail…...
Kohshin Rubber Introduces AI Image Diagnosis for Boots at Watari Factory
Kohshin Rubber has implemented an AI-based image diagnosis system for boots at its Watari Factory in Miyagi Prefecture. Previously, defect…...
Spring 2025 New Graduate Hires Up 1%, Salaries Rise: Rubber Firms
Japan Rubber Weekly conducted a survey targeting rubber-related companies regarding their Spring 2025 New Graduate Recruitment Status. The total number…...
