Toyoda Gosei has revealed its cumulative business results for the first three quarters of fiscal 2022, showing a year-in-year drop in Japanese performance but an improvement in multiple overseas markets. The company’s revenue for the period came to 701.81 billion yen ($5.25 billion), up 16.9 percent year-on-year; meanwhile, its operating profit was up 24.7 percent to 23.69 billion yen, and...
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Toyoda Gosei and Asics Launch Sustainable Sneakers
Toyoda Gosei, a member of the Toyota Group, and Asics, a major sports equipment manufacturer, have launched a line of sustainable sneakers using scrap materials from airbag fabrics, which will be available from Jan. 26 at Asics’s online store and other retailers. Toyoda Gosei has been transforming difficult-to-recycle scraps of airbag fabric and genuine leather handlebars into bags, pen cases,...
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Toyoda Gosei High-Texture Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel Adopted for Lexus RX
Toyoda Gosei, a manufacturer of rubber and polymer products in the Toyota Group, has developed a highly tactile synthetic leather steering wheel for users who prefer leather-free steering wheels that do not use animal-based genuine leather. The steering wheel has been adopted in the leather-free package of the Lexus RX released by Toyota. In order to respond to diverse market...
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Industry Trends: Signs of Recovery in Automotive Rubber Parts Performance
Are we on the way toward a full-fledged recovery in demand? As rubber and plastic product manufacturers continue to announce their first half (April-September) earnings results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, a recovery trend becomes visible in the automobile industry, the main source of demand. With the global economic outlook uncertain, it remains to be seen whether...
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Toyoda Gosei, Denso, Toyota Boshoku Create Concept Model for the Future of Car Passenger Compartments
Toyoda Gosei, Denso and Toyota Boshoku have worked together to create a concept model for the future of automotive passenger compartments. The model is being displayed at b8ta Tokyo-Shibuya over Nov. 1–31 to get feedback on its usability, with users invited to try out a napping support system that lets them sleep for a short period to refresh themselves while...
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Toyoda Gosei Produces Lightweight Containers Made of CNF Reinforced Plastics
Toyoda Gosei has produced lightweight product transport containers made of cellulose nanofiber (CNF) reinforced plastic, which was developed for use in vehicle interior and exterior parts. The material is five times stronger than steel but only one-fifth the weight. The company will accumulate actual results in the field with a view to adopting the technology for automotive parts. CNF reinforced...
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