The lockdown implemented in Shanghai, China’s largest economic city, had a significant impact on the lives of citizens and supply…...
raw materials
Price Hikes Set for Synthetic Rubber, Carbon Black and More
Synthetic rubber, carbon black and a range of other raw materials have entered into a major period of price rises…....
Bridgestone Targets Commercial Tire Applications for Plant-Derived Isoprene Rubber
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) recently announced that it has entered into a joint research project for plant-derived isoprene rubber and its…...
JRW Survey: Industry Leaders Raise Concerns Over Raw Material Price Hikes, Labor Shortages
Japan Rubber Weekly recently conducted a survey on business conditions in the rubber and resin industries, targeting 157 major domestic…...
Rubber Industry Sees Solid Demand for Raw Materials in First Half
The first half of calendar 2018 has seen robust demand for raw materials in the rubber industry. This comes on…...
JRW Survey: Rubber, Resin Manufacturers Expect Positive Results for Fiscal 2017
Japan Rubber Weekly conducted a survey among the country’s rubber and resin product manufacturers midway through December 2017, looking to…...
