Asahi Kasei announced the outline of its new medium-term management plan, “Trailblaze Together,” starting this fiscal year. The plan focuses…...
Industry
Osaka Exchange to List Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures
The Osaka Exchange (OSE) will list “Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures,” a cash-settled futures contract based on natural rubber (RU) futures…...
Bando Expands Flat Belt Drive System to Boost Energy Savings
Transmission belt manufacturer Bando Chemical is focusing on expanding its environmentally friendly products under its sustainability policy aimed at achieving…...
Nichirin Opens Workshop as R&D Hub for Human-Collaborative Robots
Nichirin, a manufacturer of rubber hoses for automobiles and motorcycles, completed the Nichirin Workshop at its Himeji Factory in July…...
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…...
