CEOs from major Japanese tire manufacturers such as Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108), Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) and Toyo Tire &…...
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IPCR Builds Genetic Database for Rubber Tree Research
The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (IPCR/RIKEN) has revealed that it has constructed a gene transcription database which will…...
Japan Belting Manufacturers Association Releases Demand Forecast for 2018
The Japan Belting Manufacturers Association recently published a 2018 demand forecast for rubber and resin belts. As part of the…...
Mitsuboshi Belting Launches Upgraded Tension Meter for Transmission Belts
Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. (TYO:5192) has launched sales as of the end of last year for the Doctor Tension Type-IV, a…...
Yokohama Rubber to Use Zeon’s Solution-Polymerized Rubber in New Studless Tires
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) recently revealed that it is set to supply solution-polymerized rubber to Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101). The…...
Yokohama Rubber Develops World’s Largest Floating Fender
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) recently announced that it developed a giant floating fender last December. With a diameter of…...
