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Ube to Research Synthesis Process for Polycarbonate Diols From CO2

Chemical company Ube, Osaka Metropolitan University, and Nippon Steel have been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) as part of the “Development of Carbon Recycling and Next-Generation Thermal Power Generation Technology / Promotion Project for Carbon Recycling and Next-Generation Thermal Power Generation / Common Basic Technology Development for Carbon Recycling Technology” to develop a one-step...

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Goodyear Japan’s Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV Adopted by Maserati

Goodyear Japan’s Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV has been adopted for use in Maserati’s Grecale. The tire size is 235/55R19 101Y EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 3 SUV MGT. The Grecale is Maserati’s new SUV, which balances sportiness and elegance under the concept of Everyday Exceptional. The new Maserati SUV is a bold expression of Maserati’s all-Italian style, combining luxury and top...

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Yokohama Rubber Becomes Title Sponsor of Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2023

Yokohama Rubber will continue to support the “Powered by FDK Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2023 Drive on Yokohama Tires,” Japan’s No. 1 mini 4WD competition. This will be the second year in a row for Yokohama being the title sponsor. The initiative will also be supported by Tamiya, a well-know hobby model brand, for the third consecutive year. In addition...

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Toyoda Gosei Holds In-House Environmental Exhibition

Toyoda Gosei held an “Environmental Exhibition” from June 19-23 to share issues related to environmental preservation and case studies of its efforts within the firm. The company has set a goal of zero CO2 emissions by 2050 to achieve a carbon-neutral society. To promote company-wide activities, it has held an environmental exhibition every year since 2016, based on the recognition...

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Kinjo Rubber and Kinki University Develop Finger-Shaped Silicone Cosmetic Puff

Kinjo Rubber has developed in an industry-academia collaboration project with Kinki University a finger-shaped silicone puff for cosmetics marketed as Yubipuff. In February, the product was put on the crowdfunding sales service Makuake and achieved a 355% success rate, far exceeding the initial sales target. The Yubipuff is a finger-shaped makeup puff that can be worn on the index finger,...

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Update on Seismically Isolated Buildings: JSSI

The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation (JSSI) recently released the latest information on seismic-isolated buildings. According to the survey, the total number of buildings planned for seismic isolation by the end of 2021 is 5,286, an increase of 127 buildings from 2020. While there has been steady growth, the number of buildings increased over the past five years has remained...

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