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Toyo Tires Advances New Technology Framework THiiiNK

on October 14, 2025 in Tires

Toyo Tires on October 2 announced its new technology framework “THiiiNK,” which represents an evolution of the company’s foundational tire design technologies through innovation and integration. The framework organizes and unites three core technologies: materials technology to meet next-generation lifestyle needs, simulation technology to deliver the high performance customers demand, and design technology to further enhance the balance between functionality...

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Sumitomo Rubber Makes First Appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2025

on October 10, 2025 in Products

Sumitomo Rubber made its debut at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, held at Makuhari Messe from September 25 to 28, where it presented a sales booth for Dunlop’s eSports brand Gaming Muscle. The company exhibited a range of products that had previously been available exclusively through its online store, including arm supporters, posture-assist innerwear, and compression core-support tights. It also...

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VDMA President Bertram Kawlath Visits Japan

on October 9, 2025 in Industry

The German association of German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies (VDMA) held a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) on September 22 to mark the visit of its president, Bertram Kawlath. Against the backdrop of intensifying global trade frictions, Kawlath emphasized the need for closer cooperation between Germany, Europe, and Japan. The VDMA,...

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Kraton Raises Prices of Kraton D-Series SBS and Related Products

on October 8, 2025 in Materials

Kraton Polymers Japan has increased the prices of domestically produced Kraton D-Series SBS, oil-extended SBS, and SIS by 34 yen ($0.23) per kilogram, effective with shipments on or after October 1. The company said that this price adjustment is necessary in light of continued cost increases since 2022, including expenses related to facility maintenance, logistics, packaging materials, and labor. Despite...

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Mitsui Chemicals Links R&D Closer to Business to Accelerate Innovation

on October 7, 2025 in Materials

Mitsui Chemicals has implemented an organizational restructuring effective October 1 aimed at strengthening its research and development framework and accelerating product development. The company has separated its development divisions from the Research & Development Headquarters and reassigned them under the three designated growth areas—Mobility (including the Elastomers Business), Life & Healthcare, and ICT—so that each business division is now directly...

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Toyo Tires to Establish New R&D Center at Serbian Plant

on October 6, 2025 in Tires

Toyo Tires has announced plans to build a new research and development facility within the premises of its Serbia Plant located in Inđija. The new facility will serve as the company’s European R&D Center and is scheduled to begin operations in January 2027. The total investment for the project amounts to approximately 5 billion yen ($33.26 million), and the center...

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