Seal manufacturer NOK in March opened the NFC Technology Center in Wuxi, China, to strengthen local development and accelerate growth in markets such as EVs. The center, managed by NOK-Freudenberg China (NFC), which oversees NOK’s seal business in China, is located in a new building at the first plant of Wuxi NOK-Freudenberg Oilseal Co., Ltd. (WNF), NFC’s largest production base....
Sanyo Trading is focusing on expanding sales of products that address growing societal demands for environmental impact reduction and sustainability. As part of this effort, the company held a “Product Briefing (Environment Edition)” on May 29, targeting eco-friendly materials. The briefing, planned across the company with a focus on environmental solutions, showcased products from its rubber, chemicals, and mobility divisions,...
Bando Chemical, a manufacturer of conveyor and transmission belts, reported its performance under IFRS for the fical year ended March 31, 2025, with sales revenue of 115.59 billion yen ($793.23 million), up 6.8% from the previous year, core operating profit of 7.74 billion yen, up 2.1%, and net profit of 1.50 billion yen, down 75.8%. “Sales revenue and core operating...
Sagami Rubber Industries’ performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (April 2024 to March 2025) recorded net sales of 5.69 billion yen ($39.55 million), a 6.9% decrease from the previous year, an operating loss of 33 million yen (compared to an operating profit of 436 million yen in the prior year), an ordinary profit of 522 million yen,...
Sumitomo Rubber has launched Palmfill, an environmentally friendly infill material for its sports artificial turf, Hibrid-Turf. Unlike conventional rubber chips, Palmfill is a highly water-retentive infill made from natural materials. It effectively suppresses turf surface temperatures during summer sunlight, contributing to improved sports environments. Notably, Palmfill-infused artificial turf has been adopted at Giants Town Stadium, the new farm team ballpark...
Chemical company and synthetic rubber manufacturer Zeon has decided to expand its production line for retardation films used in large-screen LCD TVs at its Himi Futagami Plant in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture. The expansion will increase the company’s production capacity for TV retardation films by approximately 20%, reaching 264 million square meters annually. Construction of the new line will begin...
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