Sumitomo Riko Targets 2020s Deployment of Battery Cooling Plates and Inter-Cell Insulation Apr. 4, 2025. - With the anticipated increase in demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the future, Sumitomo Riko is advancing the development of battery-related products. The company is proposing battery cooling plates and inter-cell thermal insulation materials to automakers, aiming for practical application in the 2020s. The battery cooling plate, named the Cool Fit Plate, is a developmental product that contributes to […]
Technologies and Products that Will Win in 2030: Toyo Tires Apr. 3, 2025. - Japan Rubber Weekly – Gomu Hochi Shimbun in Japanese – is commemorating its 3,000th weekly print newspaper issue with a special report on Technologies and Products that Will Win in 2030. This article takes a closer look at Toyo Tires. Toyo Tires has set a target in its medium-term business plan, Mid-Term ’21, to achieve a sales composition ratio of […]
Technologies and Products that Will Win in 2030: Toyo Tires Apr. 3, 2025. - Japan Rubber Weekly – Gomu Hochi Shimbun in Japanese – is commemorating its 3,000th weekly print newspaper issue with a special report on Technologies and Products that Will Win in 2030. This article takes a closer look at Toyo Tires. Toyo Tires has set a target in its medium-term business plan, Mid-Term ’21, to achieve a sales composition ratio of […]
Technologies and Products that Will Win in 2030: Yokohama Rubber Apr. 2, 2025. - Japan Rubber Weekly – Gomu Hochi Shimbun in Japanese – is commemorating its 3,000th weekly print newspaper issue with a special report on Technologies and Products that Will Win in 2030. This article takes a closer look at Yokohama Rubber. Yokohama Rubber has been advancing the expansion of its industrial products business in recent years under a strategy to align […]
Bridgestone to Raise Prices of Commercial Tires in Japan Mar. 27, 2025. - Bridgestone announced that it will raise the manufacturer’s shipping prices for tires marketed in Japan. The price increase will take effect for summer tires starting June 1 and for winter tires starting September 1. The price increases will be applied to domestic aftermarket tires (summer and winter), tubes, and flaps, and will range from 6 to 8% (average for each […]
Bridgestone Develops On-Vehicle Collection Method for Tire and Road Wear Particles Mar. 19, 2025. - Bridgestone has developed a unique on-vehicle collection method to assess the environmental impact of tire and road wear particles (TRWP). TRWP is dust generated by the friction between tires and road surfaces, consisting of a mixture of tire tread and road pavement materials. The company visualized the dispersion of particles like TRWP using a combination of high-speed cameras and laser […]
Bando Provides Update on EV Tech, Focusing on Quietness and Heat Management Mar. 28, 2025. - Bando Chemical recently held a webinar for distributors and users proposing its technology for EV mobility with regard to quietness and thermal management. With the recent shift to EVs, there is a growing demand for countermeasures against noise generated around the drive unit, which until now has been hidden by the engine noise. In addition, heat generation factors are increasing […]
Hokkaido Rubber Industry Receives Award for New Foam Rubber Mat Mar. 24, 2025. - Hokkaido Rubber Industry has received an industrial technology award sponsored by the Sorachi Shinkin Industrial and Cultural Promotion Fund for developing a foam rubber mat based on the concept of providing peace of mind underfoot at standing work. The award-winning mat was created after consultation with a telecommunications construction company, Tsuken Corporation. The product has moderate resilience, heat insulation performance, […]
Resonac Raises Prices of Chlorinated Polyethylene Mar. 26, 2025. - Resonac announced that it will raise the Japanese domestic sales price of chlorinated polyethylene, a type of synthetic resin sold under the brand name Elaslen, for deliveries on April 1. The products subject to the price increase and the price increase range are 45 yen ($0.30) or more per kilogram for Elaslen powder and 55 yen or more per kilogram […]
Zeon Establishes Chinese JV for Lithium-ion Battery Anode Binders Mar. 11, 2025. - Zeon Trading (Shanghai), a wholly owned subsidiary of Zeon Corporation, has agreed with Zhuhai Chenyu New Materials Technology (Chenyu), an affiliate of Shanghai Energy New Materials Technology (Semcorp), to establish Shanghai Chenon New Materials Technology, a joint venture to sell binders for negative electrodes used in lithium ion batteries. The investment ratio is 51% by Chenyu and 49% by Zeon […]
Interview: Hideki Ogawa, President of Nishikawa Rubber Jan. 27, 2025. - Japan Rubber Weekly recently sat down for an interview with Hideki Ogawa, president of Nishikawa Rubber, to discuss the year ahead. “In 2025, we will continue to take on any challenge with elastic ideas,” Ogawa said. Also actively promoting the use of AI and automation, the company is on track to develop new products and technologies that are expected to […]
Interview: Toyohiro Hagiwara, Vice President, Gates Unitta Asia Jan. 24, 2025. - Japan Rubber Weekly sat down for an interview with Toyohiro Hagiwara, vice president of Gates Unitta Asia (GUA), to talk about business and the year ahead. “In the automotive field, we will expand the use of our products in commercial vehicles and respond to new types of mobility, such as EVs and electric motorcycles. In general industrial applications, we see […]
Sumitomo Riko Targets 2020s Deployment of Battery Cooling Plates and Inter-Cell Insulation Apr. 4, 2025. - With the anticipated increase in demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the future, Sumitomo Riko is advancing the development of battery-related products. The company is proposing battery cooling plates and inter-cell thermal insulation materials to automakers, aiming for practical application in the 2020s. The battery cooling plate, named the Cool Fit Plate, is a developmental product that contributes to […]
Yokohama Rubber Begins Testing AI Tech to Determine Air Pressure Feb. 13, 2025. - Yokohama Rubber has developed a technology that uses AI to determine the air pressure status of truck and bus tires based on the sound of the tires hitting the ground, and has begun demonstration tests. In daily inspections of air pressure in truck and bus tires, hammering inspections are still the mainstream method because measuring air pressure with air pressure […]
CEMA Publishes Construction Machinery Demand Forecasts for Fiscal 2024 and 2025 Mar. 7, 2025. - The Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) recently released its construction machinery demand forecasts for fiscal 2024 (April 2024-March 2025) and fiscal 2025 (April 2025-March 2026). The forecasts were compiled based on a questionnaire survey conducted in January among 61 construction equipment manufacturers that are regular members of the association. According to the survey, in fiscal 2024, Japanese domestic shipments […]
Nitta Posts Financial Results, Sees Opportunity in Semiconductor-related Business May. 24, 2024. - Nitta announced net sales of 88.61 billion yen ($565.29 million), up 0.7% year-on-year; operating income of 4.42 billion yen, down 11.4%; ordinary income of 12,01 billion yen, down 6.9%; and net income of 9.68 billion yen, down 9.2%, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. “Sales were decent, but profits fell sharply due to a slower-than-expected decline in the […]
