Swiss-based plastic belt manufacturer Habasit AG announced on Dec. 5 that it has acquired all stocks in Namil Belt Industrial…...
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Japan’s Rubber Hose Production Expected to Fall for Second Consecutive Year in 2020
The Japan Rubber Hose Manufacturers Association has published a forecast pointing to a decline in Japan’s rubber hose market over…...
Toyo Tires Agrees to Sell Half Its Stock Holdings in Bridgestone
Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) announced on Nov. 28 that it intends to sell off half of the stock that it…...
Carbon Masterbatch Demand for Leading Japanese Firms Expected to Fall Short of 140,000-Ton Mark
Japanese producers of carbon masterbatch (CMB) have seen an uptick in performance over recent years, highlighting good conditions in the…...
Concern Around Market Slowdown for Rubber Products After Shipments Fall 4.6% in August
Concerning signs are appearing in the market for rubber products, which had until recently been trending well in terms of…...
Michelin, Continental, Smag Form JV for Rubberway Smartphone App
Michelin, Continental AG and agricultural software developer Smag are forming a joint venture for Rubberway, a smartphone application aimed at…...
