Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. is working on a joint project to set up a 3D printing platform in Gunma, with full-scale operations here set to begin next spring. Those working with Nihon Michelin on this include a local manufacturer, Gunma University, Gunma Prefecture, the cities of Maebashi and Ota, and a local trade center run by the Japan External...
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The Brazilian arm of Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) has announced plans to bolster production of passenger car and light truck tires at a plant it runs in the state of Bahia. Investment into the expansion here is set to total approximately 700 million Brazilian real ($138.57 million), with construction work to begin in the fourth quarter of 2021. The project will...
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Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) has announced plans for an Aug. 1 launch of the Winter Maxx SJ8+, a new studless winter tire for SUVs. The tire is set to come in 54 sizes, marking an increase of 16 from its predecessor, the Winter Maxx SJ8. The Winter Maxx SJ8+ employs the nano-texturing technology previously used in the Winter Maxx...
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Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. has announced a July 15 relaunch for the X M+S 244, an all-wheel drive tire for classic cars. In addition to its off-road performance, the X M+S 244 offers excellent handling, stability and wear resistance on regular roads. It was first launched in 1990. The reissued tire retains its original appearance, but comes with improved...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.’s (TYO:5101) Mie Plant has donated 40 tires for vaccine transport vehicles to Mie Prefecture, providing these on June 1. This comes as part of the plant’s efforts to help out the local community and support medical countermeasures against COVID-19. The donated tires have been fitted to official vehicles used for transporting COVID-19 vaccines to hospitals, health...
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Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) announced on June 15 that it will be selling off all of its shares in Bridgestone (Huizhou) Synthetic Rubber Co. Ltd. (BSRC), a Chinese group company that manufactures and sells synthetic rubber for use in automotive tires. These shares will be sold to LCY Chemical Corp., which runs global operations for materials and chemicals. Located in Huizhou,...
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