Navigation

Industry

Japanese Workers Union Confederation Holds 2025 Convention

on September 12, 2025 in Industry

The Japanese Rubber Workers Union Confederation (Gomu Rengo) held its 21st Regular Convention for 2025 on September 4–5 at Hotel Associa Toyohashi in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. The convention was conducted in a hybrid format, with some delegates attending online. The agenda, including the union’s operational policy and the financial budget proposal, was reviewed and approved as originally proposed. The convention...

Please subscribe to read the full story.Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here
Continue Reading

Rubber Hose Production and Shipments Increase in First Half

on September 10, 2025 in Industry, Products

According to statistics compiled by the Japan Rubber Hose Manufacturers Association based on data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), rubber hose production and shipment results for January–June 2025 showed year-on-year growth. Production volume (new rubber consumption) reached 16,326 tons, up 2.7% from the same period last year, while shipment value totaled 69.98 billion yen, up 6.1%....

Please subscribe to read the full story.Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here
Continue Reading

Sumitomo Rubber Establishes Co-Creation Research Hub at Hokkaido University

on September 8, 2025 in Industry

In August, Sumitomo Rubber opened a new research hub, the Sumitomo Rubber Innovation Base Sapporo, within Hokkaido University’s Data-driven Research and Development Center for Emergent Systems (D-RED). At this hub, the company will promote research and practical applications of advanced technologies such as Physical AI, which makes autonomous decisions and actions in the real world. The initiative takes on the...

Please subscribe to read the full story.Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here
Continue Reading

Japan Belting Industry Association Releases First-Half Sales Breakdown

on September 4, 2025 in Industry

The Japan Belting Industry Association recently announced the sales breakdown by end-use industry for conveyor belts and resin belts during the first half of 2025 (January–June). For conveyor belts, Japanese domestic sales accounted for 85.8% of the total on a value basis, down 7% year on year. Exports made up 14.2% of the total, but sales dropped sharply, down 59%...

Please subscribe to read the full story.Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here
Continue Reading

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...

Please subscribe to read the full story.Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here
Continue Reading

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...

Please subscribe to read the full story.Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here
Continue Reading