Chinese tire manufacturers, even the ones that make the best product, have experienced flat year-on-year growth for passenger vehicle tires,…...
Materials
China’s Rubber Sector Looks to Transform With Industry 4.0 – From Size to Strength (Part 1)
China’s rubber industry is seeking to shift its focus from growing larger to being stronger. The new direction was unveiled…...
Zeon Kasei to Build New PVC/PSC Factory in Mexico
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) has announced that its subsidiary, Zeon Kasei Co. Ltd., will build a new factory in Mexico for…...
Japan’s Natural-Rubber Import Volume Rises for First Time in Five Months
Japan’s import volume of natural rubber for January 2016 increased by 1 percent year-on-year to more than 58,000 tons, rising…...
Shipping Volume for Synthetic Rubber Falls to 1.63 Million Tons in 2015
Shipping volume for Japan’s synthetic rubber in 2015 (January–December) dropped by about 5 percent year-on-year to slightly over 1.632 million…...
Hotty Polymer Develops Flexible Filament for 3D Printers
As previously reported, Hotty Polymer Co. Ltd. has been receiving high marks for its originally developed “HP Filament” at the…...
