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Rubber Industry Rushes to Counter Coronavirus Threat

on March 3, 2020 in Coronavirus, Industry

Efforts in Japan to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infection are moving forward at a rapid pace. On Feb. 25, Japan’s central government issued its basic policy on novel coronavirus countermeasures, with large-scale events postponed or canceled the following day. JRW has compiled the following report on concurrent efforts being undertaken in rubber-related industries. Many companies have instituted staggered...

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Bridgestone to Facilitate Barrier-Free Bus Access for Athlete’s Village at 2020 Olympics and Paralympics

on October 1, 2019 in Tires

Barrier-free curbs are set to be put in place at the Athlete’s Village for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, making it easier for commuters to get on and off buses. Plans are to install 216 of these curbs across 32 locations. Capitalizing on the technologies and experience that it has built up with its business in tires, Bridgestone Corp....

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Bridgestone to Support Advanced Mobility, Safety Infrastructure in Lead-up to 2020 Olympics

on August 5, 2019 in Tires

Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) is planning to use its expertise, advanced technologies and innovation to support athletes and event organizers at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. With one year left to go until the event, Bridgestone – a worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games – will go about providing this support based on its mission to “Serve Society With Superior...

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Bridgestone Supplies Seismic Isolation Bearings for 2020 Olympics Venues

on June 24, 2019 in Products

Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) recently announced that it has supplied a range of seismic isolation bearings to two venues currently being constructed for the upcoming 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. As part of the project, Bridgestone has provided eight natural rubber bearings for use in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, which is set to be used for swimming and diving...

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Tigers Polymer Sees Robust First Half Due to Strong Rubber Sheet Demand

on November 30, 2017 in Products

Rubber sheet manufacturer Tigers Polymer Corp. (TYO:4231) recently released strong business results for the first half (April–September) of the fiscal year ending March 2018. Robust results in the company’s rubber sheet business were evidenced by a nearly double-digit increase in revenue year-on-year. Demand from Tigers Polymer’s main customers in the civil engineering, construction and automotive industries was sluggish in the...

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Conveyor Belt Production in Recovery

on November 8, 2017 in Industry, Products

The conveyor belt business is recovering thanks to a turnaround in domestic demand for conveyor production and a 40 percent jump in exports to Australia. Meanwhile, soaring raw material costs are hurting the industry’s bottom line. Production volume figures for January through August compiled by the Japan Belting Manufacturers Association show that output has recovered on a year-on-year basis to...

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