Industry

Dow Completes Expansion of Childcare for Medically Dependent Children Project

Dow announced the completion of its Medical Care Child Nursery Expansion project, conducted through donations to Florence, a Japanese organization addressing social issues in child and parenting support. The project, which ran for about a year, ended in May. Advances in neonatal medicine have led to a growing number of “medically complex children” who require daily medical care, such as...

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

Japan Society of Seismic Isolation Releases Latest Statistics

The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation has released its latest statistics on seismically isolated buildings. According to the report, the total number of planned seismically isolated buildings from 1985 through the end of 2023 reached 5,649 buildings, an increase of 119 from the end of 2022. The number of planned buildings typically surges following major earthquakes, but the pace of...

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

Sumitomo Rubber Presents DE&I Initiatives at Public Symposium 2025

Sumitomo Rubber in June participated as a special member in the “Public Symposium 2025” organized by the Kyoto University Communication Design and DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Consortium. The event took place at the International Exchange Hall of Kyoto University’s Centennial Clock Tower Memorial Hall. During the poster session, Sumitomo Rubber introduced its initiatives under the theme of “How to...

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

Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association Holds 35th Executive Meeting 

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,...

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

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

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...

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

Sumitomo Riko Launches New Energy-Saving Window Film

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...

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