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Bridgestone’s Enliten Tire Technology Set to Feature in Volkswagen Golf 8

on September 14, 2020 in Industry, Tires

Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5180) has announced that Turanza Eco tires featuring the Enliten tire technology will be used as OE for the upcoming Volkswagen Golf 8. Developed by Bridgestone, Enliten technology achieves both superb environmental efficiency and driving performance. Enliten is a fundamental Bridgestone technology that excels at reducing tire weight, cutting down on raw material use and lowering rolling resistance....

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Continental Tire Japan Digitalizes Indonesian Supply Chain

on September 11, 2020 in Tires

Continental Tire Japan Co. Ltd. has implemented seamless digital tracking for its Indonesian rubber supply chain, ranging from rubber cultivation through to processing and tire production. The company has achieved this via collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). By using this system, Continental Tire Japan is now able to evaluate its rubber production and...

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Sumitomo Riko to Establish Second Vietnamese Base for Automotive Hose Production

on September 10, 2020 in Products

Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) is planning to open a new production and sales subsidiary for automotive hoses in Vietnam. This will be the company’s second Vietnamese base for the manufacture of automotive hoses. Set to be named SumiRiko Vietnam Co. Ltd., the new subsidiary will be capitalized at 113.1 billion Vietnamese dong ($4.85 million) and wholly owned by Sumitomo...

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CEMA Projects 10% Rise in Construction Equipment Demand for Fiscal 2021

on September 9, 2020 in Industry

The Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) recently announced its construction equipment demand forecasts for fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021. CEMA has forecasted the total value of domestic shipments for the first half of fiscal 2020 – hit by the spread of COVID-19 – at 431.1 billion yen ($4.07 billion), down 9 percent year-on-year. This figure includes a 15 percent...

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Bando Chemical, Tosoh Receive NEDO Backing to Develop New Production Technologies for Transmission Belts

on September 8, 2020 in Industry, Innovation

Bando Chemical Industries Ltd. (TYO:5195) and Tosoh Corp. (TYO:4042) have been selected to receive backing for a joint project of theirs from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). This comes as part of a NEDO initiative to develop cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-related technology capable of helping to achieve a carbon-recycling society. Set to run over fiscal 2020–2024, the...

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Toyo Tires Set to Expand Lineup of Celsius All-Weather Tires

on September 7, 2020 in Tires

Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) is planning to launch an additional 13 sizes for its Celsius series of all-weather tires in the Japanese market. The new sizes are being prepared for rollout starting this November. The Celsius series has been performing well in the market, capitalizing on customer desires to cut down on the need for maintenance, such as the need...

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