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Sumitomo Rubber, Academic Researchers Use Tomato Enzymes to Shine Light on Natural Rubber Synthesis

on March 17, 2022 in Industry, Innovation

New findings from a collaborative research project involving Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) could lead to an improved supply of natural rubber. Working in collaboration here with Tohoku University, Kanazawa University and the Riken SPring-8 Center, Sumitomo Rubber has managed to elucidate the structure and modify the functionality of cis-prenyltransferase NDPS1, a tomato-derived enzyme with a structure similar to that...

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Sumitomo Rubber to Launch Aftermarket EV Tire in China Starting April

on February 14, 2022 in Tires

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) is planning to introduce its Dunlop e. Sport Maxx – the company’s first aftermarket tire for electric vehicles (EVs) – to the Chinese market, where demand for EVs is booming. The e. Sport Maxx is slated for an early launch in China this April. Then in 2023, Sumitomo Rubber is planning a European launch for...

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Sumitomo Rubber Launches New Tire With Improved Wet Performance for Light Trucks & Buses

on February 3, 2022 in Tires

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) has announced plans to roll out the Dunlop SP LT22 starting March 1. A new all-season tire offering significantly improved all-round wet performance for light trucks and buses, the SP LT22 will be available in a total of 20 sizes, allowing it to be fitted to a wide range of vehicles. The new tire promises...

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Sumitomo Rubber Plans Global Launch of New Flagship Tire for Premium Vehicles

on January 17, 2022 in Tires

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO: 5110) is targeting a March 1 launch for the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060+, a new flagship tire designed to bring out the full potential of premium vehicles. This tire will be released with open pricing in a wide lineup of 58 sizes. Sales will begin in Japan, followed by the Middle East, Central and...

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Sumitomo Rubber President Satoru Yamamoto Shines Light on Company Strategy

on January 3, 2022 in Tires

Speaking at a press conference on Dec. 13, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) President Satoru Yamamoto looked back on the past year and gave some insight into the company’s strategy going forward. With its tire business, the past year saw Sumitomo Rubber decide on multiple investments in an effort to respond to strong demand around the world. In February 2021,...

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Sumitomo Rubber Sponsors JEGT Grand Prix 2021 Series

on October 7, 2021 in Industry, Tires

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) has announced that its Dunlop brand will be sponsoring the Autobacs JEGT Grand Prix 2021 Series, an e-motorsports tournament set to be run by NGM Inc. over September 2021 – February 2022. Organized by the JEGT executive committee, the JEGT Grand Prix 2021 has garnered attention for having players compete over a total of 5...

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