Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) is increasing production of high-performance passenger car tires (18-plus inches in diameter) at its Shinshiro Plant,…...
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Sumitomo Rubber to Advance Global Strategy and Production—CEO Ikeda
Ikuji Ikeda, president and CEO of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110), said in a recent interview with the Japan Rubber…...
Rubber Machinery Systems Maker Suzuka Engineering Reaches Financing Agreement
Suzuka Engineering Co. Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture) reached a financing agreement last November with Hyakugo Bank Ltd. (TYO:8368)…...
2015 Tire Production in Japan Falls in All Product Categories
The Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA) announced that automobile tire production volume (in terms of rubber volume) in 2015…...
New Bridgestone Tires Reduce Driver Fatigue
Bridgestone has announced the release of the Playz PX-Series, tires that contribute to driving safety by reducing driver fatigue. These tires have a different pattern on the inboard side and outboard side of the tread. By stabilizing contact with the road surface, they reduce the need for the driver to constantly make minor directional adjustments in steering.
Aiming to Raise Market Share and Brand Equity—Nippon Goodyear
The automobile market in Japan is going through a difficult period, said Yujiro Kanahara, president of Nippon Goodyear Ltd., speaking recently to Japan Rubber Weekly. This is particularly true in the tire sector, where Nippon Goodyear faces a number of strong rivals and where market growth is limited, Kanahara said. Still, he believes there are opportunities for growth.
