Zeon, a producer of synthetic rubber and other chemical products, posted record-high sales revenue for the first half of last year. But with the global economy posing rough conditions, company president Kimiaki Tanaka has told his employees to expect a recession going forward. Despite this, Tanaka remains positive about the future more broadly, saying that moves toward the likes of...
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Toyoda Gosei High-Texture Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel Adopted for Lexus RX
Toyoda Gosei, a manufacturer of rubber and polymer products in the Toyota Group, has developed a highly tactile synthetic leather steering wheel for users who prefer leather-free steering wheels that do not use animal-based genuine leather. The steering wheel has been adopted in the leather-free package of the Lexus RX released by Toyota. In order to respond to diverse market...
Resonac Confirms CO2 Emissions Reduction in Low-Carbon Ammonia Production
Chemical company Resonac (formerly Showa Denko K.K.) has confirmed that the “low-carbon ammonia” manufactured by its Kawasaki Plant (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) from used plastics emits over 80 percent less CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHG) during the manufacturing process compared to ammonia made from fossil fuels. The CO2 emissions calculation process conducted by the company was recognized by a...
Goodyear Develops Demo Tire Made With 90% Sustainable Materials
Tire manufacturer Goodyear recently announced that it has developed a demo tire made with 90 percent sustainable materials. This tire has passed not only internal company testing but also all of the regulatory testing needed for road use. Goodyear has found the new demo tire to have particularly low rolling resistance, even when compared to tires made from more conventional...
Michelin Japan and Yamato Transport Launch Joint Logistics Project
Michelin Japan and Yamato Transport on Jn 10. started full-scale operation of a joint logistics reform project. The two companies signed a lead logistics partnership agreement on Sept. 14, 2022 to rebuild a smooth and robust logistics system for Michelin in Japan. The agreement had been partially operational since that day, but became fully operational now with the first shipment...
Sumitomo Rubber Launches Comfort Tire Combining Safety and Comfort Performance
Sumitomo Rubber will from Feb. 1 sequentially launch Dunlop Le Mans V+ comfort tires, which combine at a high level safety and comfort performance – the two most important factors for consumers when purchasing tires. The tires will be available in 67 sizes. This product is an evolution of the Le Mans V tire, which has won first place for...
