Yokohama Rubber recently announced that it has succeeded at eliminating counterfeits of its aluminum wheel products in Hong Kong. After receiving a cooperation request from the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, Yokohama Rubber made various preparations to help expose a distributor that was selling counterfeits of Yokohama Rubber’s Advan Racing line of sports car aluminum wheels. The counterfeits were...
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Sumitomo Rubber Industries to Supply Tires for Toyota’s New Minivan
Sumitomo Rubber has begun deliveries of Dunlop Enasave EC300+ tires for use on Toyota’s new Sienta model. The tire sizes are 185/65R15 88S and 185/60R15 84H. The new Sienta was fully remodeled for the first time in seven years based on the concept of supporting people’s daily lives from the user’s viewpoint. In addition to a spacious interior and the...
Hambo Develops High-Performance Polyethylene Fiber Based on Carbon-Based Ultra-Polymer Technology
Work glove manufacturer Hambo has developed Metalq, a high-performance polyethylene fiber based on carbon-based ultra-high polymer technology. Metalq is a high-performance man-made fiber developed in-house using internationally patented carbon-based ultra-high polymer technology, featuring high strength, ultra-light weight, and high durability. The carbon-based material blended inside the fiber demonstrates high cut resistance on its own without involving glass or metal fibers,...
Sumitomo Rubber Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Through Motor Sports Activities
As part of the Pink Ribbon Campaign promoting early detection and early treatment of breast cancer, Sumitomo Rubber will support breast cancer awareness activities by changing the Dunlop logo from yellow to pink at each circuit in motor sports activities during the Pink Ribbon Month in October. This support includes race vehicle stickers and tires, on-site banners, staff masks and...
Teijin Frontier Develops Environmentally Friendly and RF-Free Tire Cord
Teijin Frontier has developed an environmentally friendly tire cord that uses an adhesive free of resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF), which is considered to be harmful to the human body and the environment, and uses chemically recycled polyester fiber for rubber reinforcement. The company intends to develop a wide range of products as reinforcing fibers for rubber products such as tire cords, belts,...
Yokohama Rubber to Integrate High-Pressure Hose Line-up for Overseas Hydraulic Applications
Aiming to increase the competitiveness of its high-pressure hoses for overseas hydraulic applications, Yokohama Rubber will integrate in October its three main series under the Versatran brand. The brand name is a combination of the words versatile and transfer. The products to be integrated are Exceed in accordance with the international standard ISO 18752, and Versatran and 100R1/100R2 in accordance...
