Sumitomo Rubber has been awarded the 37th Rubber Society of Japan Award for its Active Tread Technology, a groundbreaking material innovation that allows tire performance to adapt to changing road conditions. The Rubber Society of Japan Award is presented to society members who have made distinguished contributions to the advancement of science, technology, or industry in the field of rubber...
Yokohama Rubber has acquired fixed assets, including land, buildings, and production facilities, in Romania through its subsidiary Yokohama TWS Romania. The move aims to enhance the company’s production capacity for off-highway tires (OHT), including tires for agricultural machinery, in Europe. The acquired land spans approximately 200,000 square meters, with the acquisition cost amounting to $35 million. This acquisition follows Yokohama...
Sumitomo Rubber announced on May 8 that it completed on May 7 the acquisition of the Dunlop trademark and other rights for four-wheel tires in Europe, North America, and Oceania from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Sumitomo Rubber paid $631 million for the trademark and contractual rights, as well as transition support costs related to the transition of Dunlop...
The 20th China International Tire Expo (CITEXPO) 2025 will be held in Shanghai on September 3 to 5, 2025. One of the largest tire trade shows in the Asia-Pacific region, CITEXPO is organized by Haifu International Exhibition Service and will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in the city’s Pudong district. CITEXPO is a business...
Toyo Tires is providing electric carts equipped with airless tires under development as a participating supplier for the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. To support the expo’s organizers, staff, and stakeholders in reducing travel time and improving efficiency within the venue, the company is supplying electric cart vehicles fitted with maintenance-free airless tires called “noair.” Five carts are provided for the mobility...
Bridgestone announced that it will raise the manufacturer’s shipping prices for tires marketed in Japan. The price increase will take effect for summer tires starting June 1 and for winter tires starting September 1. The price increases will be applied to domestic aftermarket tires (summer and winter), tubes, and flaps, and will range from 6 to 8% (average for each...
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