Zeon has developed new heat-resistant and pressure-resistant micro hollow particles. They come with a particle diameter of 2 to 20 micrometers and porosity that can be controlled to 60 to 80 percent. The shell of the hollow particles is composed of a polymer with a cross-linked structure and has the following features: (1) Shape retention: The polymer itself has heat...
Sumitomo Rubber Industries will in February 2023 launch the Dunlop Direzza β11 high-grip sports tire, which has been developed with the goal of achieving high rankings in gymkhana competitions. It will be available in seven sizes. The Direzza β11 achieves both grip and wear resistance at a high level by adopting an asymmetrical pattern and optimizing the internal structure and...
Toyo Tires will sequentially launch the premium comfort tire Proxes Comfort Ⅱs from the global flagship tire brand Proxes series in the Japanese market from March 2023. This product is a premium comfort tire that pursues high-quality cruising and has evolved environmental performance. The pattern design utilizes the company’s unique tire design platform technology T-Mode and adopts an asymmetrical pattern...
Toyo Tires’ Proxes Sport tires have been selected by Mazda to be installed on the new Mazda CX-60 crossover SUV, which went on sale in Japan on September 15. The tire size is 235/50R20 100W. The Mazda CX-60 is a crossover SUV that offers environmental and safety performance that meets the demands of the times, while providing a comfortable and...
Zeon announced on Nov. 30 that it will in the U.S. increase its production capacity of Zetpol, a hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR). Construction will begin in November, with production scheduled to start in January 2025. The company has been strengthening its Zetpol supply system in recent years by increasing production capacity at its Texas plant in 2020 and its Takaoka...
Bando Chemical’s first half (April-September) results (IFRS) showed revenue of 52.2 billion yen ($378.70 million), up 13.1 percent year-on-year; and core operating profit of 3.65 billion yen, down 16.6 percent. Sales of products remained strong despite the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Sales also increased due to the weaker yen. On the other hand, the cost of sales ratio...
