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SRIJ and Rubber Division, ACS sign cooperation agreement

SRIJ and Rubber Division, ACS Sign Cooperation Agreement at IEC 2017

on October 31, 2017 in Industry

The Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan (SRIJ) and The Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society have agreed to cooperate in promoting mutual exchange in various areas related to rubber science and technology. SRIJ President Toshikazu Takata and Rubber Division, ACS Chair William Stahl inked the five-year agreement during a signing ceremony at International Elastomer Conference (IEC 2017)...

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IRC 2016 Kitakyushu Hosts Over 550 Industry Experts, Sets Record for Papers Presented

on November 2, 2016 in Industry, Interviews

Rubber scientists and engineers from around the world gathered to attend the International Rubber Conference (IRC) Kitakyushu 2016 held Oct. 24–28, and its joint event, the Rubber & Elastomer Technical Exhibition, held Oct. 25–28. It marked the fifth time that the IRC has been held in Japan, and the first time in 11 years. With an attendance primarily consisting of scientists...

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Sumitomo Rubber Presents Research on Natural Rubber, Expects to Enhance Tire Performance

on October 27, 2016 in Innovation

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) has reported results of research on the molecular structural analysis of natural rubber from para rubber trees at the International Rubber Conference (IRC) 2016 Kitakyushu. Based on this research, the company expects significant improvements in the performance and processability of natural rubber, opening up new possibilities for enhanced tire performance in terms of fuel efficiency...

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