Rubber scientists and engineers from around the world gathered to attend the International Rubber Conference (IRC) Kitakyushu 2016 held Oct. 24–28,…...
Interviews
JRMA Survey: Rubber Companies Show Lackluster Performance Through June 2016
The Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association (JRMA) approached 107 member companies as part of an index survey that ran until this…...
Isaburo Yamada, Founder of Weather Balloon Manufacturing, Inducted into FAI Hall of Fame
Isaburo Yamada (1863-1913) has been inducted into the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) Hall of Fame during the Ballooning Commission’s…...
JGMA Chairman Discusses Glove Trends and Forecasts for Japan
Having last financial year celebrated its 50th anniversary, the Japan Glove Manufacturers Association (JGMA) now sets out to establish its…...
Retreaded Tires Need to Overcome Certain Challenges in Japanese Market, Says JRA Chairman
Japan Rubber Weekly recently spoke with Tatsuo Gomi, chairman of the Japan Retreaders Association (JRA). In addition to discussion of…...
JRA Chairman on Market Downturn of Retreaded Tires
Ever since the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) stopped gathering up-to-date manufacturing statistics on retreaded tires in 2009,…...
