Michelin Japan has on March 30 begun selling X Multi Energy Z, a fuel-efficient tire for truck buses. The size is 275/80R22.5. The product is a tire developed for heavy-duty medium- and long-distance vehicles. It is a fuel-efficient tire that combines the long-life performance of Michelin technology with the low rolling resistance performance of a new compound to achieve sustainable...
Asahi Rubber said that in February it has concluded a distributorship agreement with Ferrotec Material Technologies (FTMT) for thermo-modules (Peltier/ Seebeck elements) manufactured and sold by FTMT, and FTMT for the soft thermo-module F-TEM manufactured and sold by Asahi Rubber. Thermo-modules, also called Peltier elements or thermoelectronic elements, are semiconductor electronic components that function as compact heat pump components. The...
Sumitomo Rubber has begun selling Dunlop Geomax Enduro EN91EX tires on March 15 for hard enduro competitions, which have been gaining momentum around the world in recent years. The product is available in one rear size (140/80-18 70M tube type: not for public road use). Based on the Geomax Enduri EN91, which has been well-received as an enduro competition tire,...
Zeon has been recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Health Council as an Excellent Health Management Corporation (Large-Scale Corporation category). The Excellent Corporation for Health Management certification system recognizes corporations that practice particularly excellent health management based on their efforts to address local health issues and the promotion of health promoted by the...
Nitta, a manufacturer of industrial rubber products such as belts and tubes, has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as a White 500 company in the awarding of Excellent Health Management Corporations (Large-Scale Corporations category)jointly conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Health Council. Nitta positions the physical and mental health of its...
Toyoda Gosei held a Carbon Neutrality Promotion Meeting Toward 2030 with the participation of about 100 suppliers to support the promotion of carbon reduction activities at suppliers. Based on an open and equal relationship between the company and its suppliers, the companies are working to strengthen each other’s corporate structure through collaboration in product development, human resource development, and reduction...
