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Sumitomo Rubber and Hokkaido University Establish Joint Research Hub

on August 26, 2025 in Industry

Sumitomo Rubber has announced the opening of a new research hub, the Sumitomo Rubber Innovation Base Sapporo, within the Data-Driven Research and Development Organization for Future Creation (D-RED) of Hokkaido University’s Institute for the Promotion of Business-Regional Collaboration. At this new hub, Sumitomo Rubber, with expertise in rubber and advanced material R&D, will collaborate with Hokkaido University, known for its...

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Sumitomo Rubber Posts Lower Sales and Profit in First Half

on August 13, 2025 in Products, Tires

Sumitomo Rubber posted a decline in both sales and profit for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, but said its shift toward a more premium product mix continued to make progress. For the January–June period, revenue under IFRS came to 572.19 billion yen ($3.88 billion), down 2.5% from a year earlier. Business profit dropped 33.1%...

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Sumitomo Rubber Introduces Circular Carbon Black in Racing Tires

on August 5, 2025 in Materials, Tires

Sumitomo Rubber has announced the adoption of circular carbon black in some of its racing tires, marking a significant step in the company’s circular economy initiative known as Towanowa. This marks the company’s first application of resource-circulated carbon black in tire production. The new racing tires were used in the GT300 class of the 2025 Autobacs Super GT Round 4...

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Sumitomo Rubber and NEC Form Strategic Partnership

on July 29, 2025 in Industry

Sumitomo Rubber Industries and NEC Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership aimed at building a globally competitive research and development framework and exploring new business opportunities. The collaboration seeks to transform traditional R&D approaches in manufacturing, address societal challenges, and create new core businesses. The two companies have previously collaborated, notably in 2022, when they...

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Sumitomo Rubber Develops Rubber Material Compatible with 3D Printing

on July 17, 2025 in Innovation

Sumitomo Rubber has developed a rubber material that can be processed using 3D printers. The company aims to commercialize the material for 3D printing applications by 2026 and will continue to advance its development. Traditionally, producing rubber products using 3D printers has been considered difficult. However, Sumitomo Rubber has succeeded in developing a proprietary material with excellent resilience and high...

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Sumitomo Rubber Addresses Presenteeism and Absenteeism: Health Management

on June 27, 2025 in Tires

Sumitomo Rubber is advancing its health management strategy with a core policy of enhancing three dimensions of health: physical, mental, and social well-being. The company aims to create a work environment where employees can fully demonstrate their abilities and find joy in their work. A key focus for the company is addressing presenteeism and absenteeism. Presenteeism refers to situations where...

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