Goodyear and Audi have developed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires for the new Audi A5 and S5, leveraging multiple virtual simulation tests. Goodyear has previously supplied OEM tires for high-profile models such as the Q6 e-tron, e-tron GT quattro, and RS e-tron GT. By becoming the primary supplier for the A5 and S5 OEM tires, Goodyear and Audi have launched...
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Toyota Gosei to Sell Outdoor Pouch Made from Recycled Airbag Fabric and Seatbelt Scraps
Toyota Gosei has collaborated with KNOT, a bouldering gym located in Nagoya’s Endoji shopping district near Nagoya Station, to launch an outdoor pouch made from hard-to-recycle airbag fabric and seatbelt scraps. The pouch is designed to hold small items such as bouldering chalk, mobile batteries, or makeup supplies, making it suitable as a bag-in-bag accessory. The silicone-coated airbag fabric offers...
Dow Completes Expansion of Childcare for Medically Dependent Children Project
Dow announced the completion of its Medical Care Child Nursery Expansion project, conducted through donations to Florence, a Japanese organization addressing social issues in child and parenting support. The project, which ran for about a year, ended in May. Advances in neonatal medicine have led to a growing number of “medically complex children” who require daily medical care, such as...
Sumitomo Rubber Addresses Presenteeism and Absenteeism: Health Management
Sumitomo Rubber is advancing its health management strategy with a core policy of enhancing three dimensions of health: physical, mental, and social well-being. The company aims to create a work environment where employees can fully demonstrate their abilities and find joy in their work. A key focus for the company is addressing presenteeism and absenteeism. Presenteeism refers to situations where...
Japan Society of Seismic Isolation Releases Latest Statistics
The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation has released its latest statistics on seismically isolated buildings. According to the report, the total number of planned seismically isolated buildings from 1985 through the end of 2023 reached 5,649 buildings, an increase of 119 from the end of 2022. The number of planned buildings typically surges following major earthquakes, but the pace of...
Fujikura Composite Unveils 7th Mid-Term Management Plan
Fujikura Composite announced its 7th Mid-Term Management Plan, covering the three years starting from fiscal 2025, at its financial results briefing for fiscal 2024 (ended March 31, 2025). The New Medium-Term Management Plan promotes the four pillars strengthening earning power, new growth strategy, shareholder return policy, and improving communication with investors. Over the three-year period from fiscal 2025 to fiscal...