The Japan Belting Manufacturers Association recently published a 2018 demand forecast for rubber and resin belts. As part of the…...
Market Background
Transmission Belt Demand up for General Industrial Products, Flat for Auto Products
The Japan Belting Manufacturers Association is forecasting 11,817 tons of demand for domestically produced transmission belt products during 2017, virtually…...
Chloroprene Rubber Supply Tightens as Japanese Manufacturers Struggle to Keep up With Demand
The supply–demand balance for chloroprene rubber (CR) is tightening worldwide. Japanese CR manufacturers report that they are barely able to…...
Rubber Hoses See Solid Demand for Automotive and High-Pressure Applications
Production and shipments for rubber and resin hoses are on an upward trend. Automotive and high-pressure rubber hoses have been…...
Seals, Electronic Components Drive Higher Income and Profit for NOK in First Half
NOK Corp. (TYO:7240) has released its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The major oil seals manufacturer posted…...
Nishikawa Rubber Sees Strong First Half on Back of Automotive Turnaround
Nishikawa Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5161) recently released its business results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March…...
