Gates Unitta Asia Co. VP Shuji Miyamoto expects his firm to end this fiscal year with increases in both revenue and profit. Speaking to Japan Rubber Weekly, Miyamoto said that China and Japan were the main drivers of this growth during the first half of this year, and no significant slackening is anticipated for the second half. Looking at the...
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Conveyer belt system manufacturer Yoshino Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd. is holding regularly scheduled conveyor belt training. The training is for workers at other companies involved in the operation and repair of water and sewage equipment. It offers information on how to handle, maintain and ensure the safety of conveyer belts. The training is comprised of two parts. One is on...
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Nishikawa Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5161) has reported 22.1 billion yen ($200.34 million) in sales, up 2.3 percent year-over-year, and 1.96 billion yen in operating profit, up 9.8 percent, for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2018. Ordinary profit for the quarter increased 34.5 percent to 2.66 billion yen, while net profit was 1.91 billion yen, contrasting a...
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Totaku Industries Inc. is seeing strong sales for its heat- and water-resistant TAC Eco Line hose. Able to withstand temperatures of 100 degrees Celsius for sustained periods, the hose can be used for hot-water washing. This makes it particularly useful for the food industry, where sanitary control is essential. The new hose features an upgraded resistance to pressure while still...
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Forbo Siegling Japan Ltd. is enjoying brisk sales from plastic belts for food products. Forbo Siegling’s leading product line in this category its Prosan series of fully sealed belts that are hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) compliant. Developed for Japan, the belts have been available since 2015. The Prosan series is one of the Forbo Siegling Group’s most...
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Daikin Industries Ltd. (TYO:6367) established a new company in Thailand last month to engage in sales, technical support and marketing for fluorine chemical products. The new company, Daikin Chemical Southeast Asia Co. Ltd., will start doing business in January. Daikin hopes to expand its fluorine chemical business in the growing market of Southeast Asia. That effort will involve spurring demand...
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