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Sanyo Trading Systematically Promotes Eco-Friendly Products

on June 13, 2025 in Products

Sanyo Trading is focusing on expanding sales of products that address growing societal demands for environmental impact reduction and sustainability. As part of this effort, the company held a “Product Briefing (Environment Edition)” on May 29, targeting eco-friendly materials. The briefing, planned across the company with a focus on environmental solutions, showcased products from its rubber, chemicals, and mobility divisions,...

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Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association Holds 35th Executive Meeting 

on June 12, 2025 in Industry

The Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association (JRMA), chaired by Takashi Shimizu, president and CEO of Toyo Tire, held its 35th board of directors meeting. Before the meeting, the 2025 annual general meeting took place, appointing Takao Yamauchi, president of Yamauchi, as an additional auditor and Masahiko Fukuda, president of Marugo, as a supplementary director. The association represents Japanese rubber product manufacturers,...

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Tosoh Develops World’s First Bio-Based Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Rubber

on June 11, 2025 in Innovation

Tosoh has developed a bio-based chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM) rubber marketed under its Toso-CSM brand, and established mass production technology. This marks the world’s first development of a chlorosulfonated polyethylene product utilizing bio-based materials. Toso-CSM is widely used in industrial products, adhesives, rubber-coated fabrics, and handrails. Known for its high durability, it contributes to the extended lifespan of products and has...

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Report: Rubber Industry Posts Higher Sales and Operating Profits in Fiscal 2024, Showing Solid Performance

on June 10, 2025 in Industry

The 19 listed rubber-related companies reported solid results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, with net sales and operating income up from the previous year, and net income almost unchanged. Belts performed well, especially overseas, and many auto parts companies, which had experienced sluggish growth in automobile production, were able to increase profits by shifting prices and implementing...

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Zeon to Begin Production of High-Performance S-SBR in Singapore

on June 9, 2025 in Materials

Zeon has introduced new production facilities for high-performance grades of S-SBR, primarily used in fuel-efficient tires, at its subsidiary Zeon Chemicals Singapore (ZCS) located on Jurong Island. Together with its Tokuyama Plant in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the company aims to strengthen its dual production and supply system. Construction of the new facilities for high-performance grades at ZCS has been...

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Sumitomo Riko Launches New Energy-Saving Window Film

on June 6, 2025 in Industry

Sumitomo Riko has released a new window insulation film, Refleshine SEF25, with enhanced heat-blocking and insulating properties compared to its predecessor. The SEF25 film builds on Sumitomo Riko’s expertise in polymer materials, using uniformly coated and layered optical thin films to ensure durability, heat rejection, and insulation. Compared to the previous TW36A model, the shading coefficient, a measure of heat-blocking...

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