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Sumitomo Rubber and Hokkaido University Establish Joint Research Hub

on August 26, 2025 in Industry

Sumitomo Rubber has announced the opening of a new research hub, the Sumitomo Rubber Innovation Base Sapporo, within the Data-Driven Research and Development Organization for Future Creation (D-RED) of Hokkaido University’s Institute for the Promotion of Business-Regional Collaboration. At this new hub, Sumitomo Rubber, with expertise in rubber and advanced material R&D, will collaborate with Hokkaido University, known for its...

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Rubber Product Sales in First Half of 2025

on August 25, 2025 in Industry

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on August 15 the production and sales results of rubber products for June and for the January–June 2025 period. Total sales for the first half of the year reached 1.31 trillion yen ($8.89 billion), up 5.2% from the same period last year. By category, automotive tires recorded 740.06 billion yen, a...

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Bridgestone and ispace Sign Agreement on Lunar Rover Tire Development

on August 15, 2025 in Industry

Bridgestone and ispace, a space startup engaged in lunar resource development, have signed a basic agreement to pursue the commercialization of tires for small and medium-sized lunar rovers. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate to enhance the performance of ispace’s small and medium-sized lunar rover prototypes by equipping them with elastic lunar rover tires developed by Bridgestone. These...

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Bridgestone and Cebu Pacific Launch New Aircraft Tire Tracking Solution

on August 14, 2025 in Industry

Bridgestone has partnered with Cebu Pacific Air, one of the Philippines’ largest airlines, to launch a new solution aimed at improving the efficiency of aircraft tire inventory management. The service, which began in April, utilizes Bridgestone’s proprietary tire tracking system easytrack, combining two-dimensional (2D) codes and a smartphone application. This marks the first time Bridgestone has officially implemented the service...

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Bridgestone to Transfer Mexican Carbon Black Business to Cabot

on August 12, 2025 in Industry, Materials

Bridgestone has signed an agreement to transfer its group company, Mexico Carbon Manufacturing (MXCB) — a manufacturer and seller of carbon black — to Cabot Corporation. The move is part of Bridgestone’s ongoing initiatives to accelerate the establishment of a foundation for “growth with quality.” In its premium tire business, the company is pursuing enhanced productivity and creativity across the...

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Yokohama Rubber Acquires Full Ownership of Chinese Conveyor Belt JV

on August 4, 2025 in Industry, Products

Yokohama Rubber has announced that it has acquired an additional 22.98% stake in Shandong Yokohama Rubber Industrial Products, a consolidated subsidiary engaged in the production and sales of conveyor belts in China. With this acquisition, combined with the 77.02% stake it already held, the company has made Shandong Yokohama a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction was completed on July 18....

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