Toshikazu Takata, Tokyo Institute of Technology professor and new chairman of the Society of Rubber Science and Technology Japan (SRIJ)…...
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Sumitomo Chemical to Focus on Special-Grade EPDM Production at Chiba Plant
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.’s (TYO:4005) ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) business has transitioned to the point where all EPDM products…...
Japan Rubber Workers Union Confederation Successfully Negotiates Wage Increase
The Japanese Rubber Workers Union Confederation (JRWUC), comprising 58 member unions from the rubber industry, announced the results of its…...
Mitsui Chemicals Improves EPT, Expects Use Around Engines
Mitsui Chemicals Inc.’s (TYO:4183) business in ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPT) operated at full production capacity and completely sold out…...
New President at Yokohama Rubber Discusses Market Trends, Growth Strategies
The new president of Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101), Masataka Yamaishi, assumed office on March 30. This year is a…...
New Showa Glove Impact Protection Glove Shields Fingers During Work
Rubber glove manufacturer Showa Glove Co. has developed an impact protection glove, marketed as Power Shield, that reduces the impact…...
