Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has added another 10 sizes to its lineup of Advan HF Type D tires for classic cars, launching sales of these on March 12. As a result of this expansion, the Type D is now available in 17 sizes. First launched in 1981, the Advan HF Type D is a hit product with a long...
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) recently announced that it is supplying the Geolandar X-CV G99A as an OE tire for the new Nissan Rogue SUV, which Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (TYO:7201) released last October in the North American market. Fulfilling Nissan’s need for a tire that combines eco-friendliness with maneuverability, the Geolandar X-CV G99A has been met with positive feedback....
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101), Alps Alpine Co. Ltd. and Zenrin Co. Ltd. (TYO:9474) are carrying out pilot testing that uses “IoT tires” fitted with a road surface sensing system to acquire data that can then be connected up with map data. The companies have started to look into putting this to use for a new tire business. By analyzing...
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) announced on Feb. 19 that it intends to dissolve and liquidate Yokohama Industrial Products Italy S.r.l., an Italian subsidiary focused on the production and sale of marine hoses. The Japanese parent company has already sold Yokohama Industrial Products Italy’s tangible fixed assets to a third party, with the transfer of these assets having been completed...
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has released its results forecast for calendar 2021. The company expects to generate 620 billion yen ($5.83 billion) in sales revenue for the year, up 8.7 percent year-on-year; 50 billion yen in business profit, up 35.9 percent; and net profit of 34.5 billion yen, up 31.1 percent. Looking at the upward and downward factors on...
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) recently announced that it has launched sales of a new two-component silylated acrylate sealant. Named Hamatite SC-SA2/Evomax, the product hit the market earlier this month. Exceling at both weather resistance and durability, the new sealant can be used in a wide range of applications, including not only around windows but also on the joints of...
