Kuriyama Holdings, a fabless manufacturer with trading company functions, reported for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 net sales of 43.28 billion yen ($291.89 million), up 7.3% from the same period a year earlier, operating profit of 2.60 billion yen down, 6.7%, ordinary profit of 2.94 billion yen, down 5.5%, and net profit of 2.64...
Bando Chemical took part in the International Logistics Comprehensive Exhibition 2025 – 4th Innovation Expo held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 10 to 12. At its booth, the company showcased a wide range of solutions designed for various logistics-site applications, including horizontal, inclined and sliding conveyance, and promoted these products directly to visitors. The highlight of the booth was...
Toyoda Gosei has invested in KG Motors, a startup developing and manufacturing compact battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for single-passenger use. KG Motors aims to promote economical and environmentally friendly mobility suited to short-distance travel in regions where maintaining public transportation has become difficult due to depopulation. Centering on its proprietary monocoque body technology — a lightweight, high-rigidity vehicle structure integrating...
According to statistics compiled by the Japan Rubber Hose Manufacturers Association based on data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), rubber hose production and shipment results for January–June 2025 showed year-on-year growth. Production volume (new rubber consumption) reached 16,326 tons, up 2.7% from the same period last year, while shipment value totaled 69.98 billion yen, up 6.1%....
For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, Odaka Rubber Industries posted higher sales and profits compared with the previous year. Although sales of winding cores for film products were sluggish, sales of rolls for steelmaking—accounting for about 70% of total revenue—remained firm. The steady replacement of existing products with higher-value-added alternatives drove operating profit growth of roughly 15%. Despite...
Fukoku reported its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Net sales reached 22.72 billion yen ($154.71 million), up 2.2% year-on-year, while operating profit rose slightly to 1 billion yen, a 2.1% increase. Ordinary profit fell sharply to 917 million yen, down 28.8%, and net profit decreased 33.2% to 493 million yen. By...
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