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Marubeni Acquires Stake in Israeli Airless Tire Developer for Agricultural Machinery

on October 24, 2022 in Industry

Marubeni has acquired a stake in Galileo Wheel (Galileo), an Israeli company that develops airless tires with a unique structure. The Cup Wheel tire developed by Galileo, in addition to having airless performance, has an enlarged ground contact area compared to conventional tires, which increases traction and improves productivity. It also reduces compaction (pressure on the ground surface, tread pressure)...

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JATMA Revises 2022 Japanese Tire Demand Forecast Downward – Part 2

on July 27, 2022 in Industry, Tires

The Japan Automobile Tire Manufacturers Association (JATMA) recently released its 2022 Mid-Year Review of Japanese Automotive Tire Demand. This article is part of a series and follows part 1 published yesterday. Commercial Tire Dealer Sales Demand Trends As for passenger car tires, first half sales of summer tires were up 7 percent compared to the previous year. The second half...

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JATMA Revises 2022 Japanese Tire Demand Forecast Downward – Part 1

on July 26, 2022 in Industry, Tires

The Japan Automobile Tire Manufacturers Association (JATMA) recently released its 2022 Mid-Year Review of Japanese Automotive Tire Demand. According to the review, the 2022 forecast is expected to be 3 percent up for new vehicle tires when compared to the previous year, flat for after-market vehicle tires, 1 percent up for special vehicle tires and flat for motorcycle tires. The...

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Toyo Tires to Launch Long-Life Studless Winter Tire for Community Buses

on July 14, 2022 in Tires

Toyo Tires is planning a Sept. 1 launch for the M937, a studless winter tire made specifically for community buses. The tire will be made available in a single size. While designed as a studless winter tire, the M937 was developed with year-round use in mind. The tire features a wider tread – which provides contact between the tire and...

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Bridgestone to Move Some Aircraft Retread Tire Production From China to Thailand

on July 12, 2022 in Tires

Bridgestone is set to consolidate part of its aircraft retread tire production facilities in Asia. As part of this move, production in Hong Kong, China will cease at the end of June 2023, and will then be consolidated at Bridgestone Aircraft Tire Manufacturing in Thailand. The Hong Kong subsidiary currently supplies retreaded tires to airlines in Asia and Oceania except...

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Report: Impact of the Shanghai Lockdown on Japanese Rubber Industry

on July 4, 2022 in Industry

The lockdown implemented in Shanghai, China’s largest economic city, had a significant impact on the lives of citizens and supply chains. The impact on the supply chain was particularly large, and the future situation is uncertain. Although the number of infected people has been decreasing due to the Chinese government’s Zero Corona Policy, some are concerned that the lockdown may...

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