The Japan Rubber Hose Manufacturers Association has used statistics from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to compile…...
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Rubber Industry Rushes to Counter Coronavirus Threat
Efforts in Japan to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infection are moving forward at a rapid pace. On Feb…....
Japanese Tire Manufacturers Struggle to Predict How Coronavirus Will Impact 2020 Business Results
Japan’s four major tire manufacturers – Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108), Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110), Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) and…...
Coronavirus Outbreak Raises Major Concerns Over Supply of Raw Materials From China
With the spread of the novel coronavirus showing no signs of letting up, companies in the rubber sector are seeing…...
Japan’s Total Carbon Black Demand Expected to Fall 0.6% for 2020
Japan’s total demand for carbon black is expected to drop for a second consecutive year, according to a recent forecast…...
Bridgestone to Supply Greatec Tires as OE Option for New Isuzu Giga Truck
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) is set to begin supplying its Greatec brand of tires as an OE option for use on…...
