Sumitomo Riko and RIKEN Confirm Durability of Self-Healing Rubber Feb. 4, 2026. - Sumitomo Riko and the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) have confirmed through joint research that rubber with self-healing...
Yokohama Rubber Obtains Rubber Fender Testing Environment Certification Feb. 3, 2026. - Yokohama Rubber has in January obtained the Rubber Fender Testing Environment Certification, after passing a rigorous review under the Rubber...
Sumitomo Riko and RIKEN Confirm Durability of Self-Healing Rubber Feb. 4, 2026. - Sumitomo Riko and the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) have confirmed through joint research that rubber with self-healing...
Yokohama Rubber Obtains Rubber Fender Testing Environment Certification Feb. 3, 2026. - Yokohama Rubber has in January obtained the Rubber Fender Testing Environment Certification, after passing a rigorous review under the Rubber...
Bridgestone Launches New Tire Brand Finessa Jan. 27, 2026. - Bridgestone has announced the launch of a new tire brand, Finessa, aimed at addressing the increasingly diverse car lifestyles and...
Bridgestone Collaborates with Ethiopian Airlines Group to Support Safe and Reliable Operations Jan. 15, 2026. - Bridgestone has launched a unique collaborative initiative with Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, and Ethiopian Airports, a subsidiary of the...
Fukoku Establishes American Subsidiary Feb. 2, 2026. - Fukoku and its consolidated subsidiary, Fukoku Korea Co., have established a subsidiary, FKC America, in the U.S. state of Virginia...
Valqua Promotes Valvesta at Smart Factory Expo Jan. 30, 2026. - Valqua showcased its digital solutions for the manufacturing industry at the 10th Smart Factory Expo, held in Tokyo from January...
Kawaguchi Chemical Reports Fiscal 2025 Results Jan. 29, 2026. - Kawaguchi Chemical reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended November 2025 (December 2024 to November 2025), posting consolidated...
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Signs MoU with Cabot Jan. 29, 2026. - Sumitomo Rubber has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cabot Corporation, headquartered in Massachusetts in the United States, toward the...
Interview: Masaru Oda, President of Yasufuku Rubber Industry Jan. 23, 2026. - Japan Rubber Weekly recently sat down with Masaru Oda, President of Yasufuku Rubber Industry, to discuss the year ahead. “In...
Interview: Koichi Fukano, President of Kurashiki Kako Jan. 22, 2026. - Japan Rubber Weekly recently sat down with Koichi Fukano, President of Kurashiki Kako, to discuss the year ahead. “We are...
Bridgestone and AIST Develop Technology to Chemically Recycle Used Tires Dec. 17, 2025. - The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) announced that a research team led by Senior Researcher Yoshihiro...
Sumitomo Riko Develops High-Capacity Seismic Control System Dec. 12, 2025. - Sumitomo Riko has developed a new building material product, tentatively named the High-Capacity Seismic Control System, which has obtained Japan’s...
Japan Glove Manufacturers Association Publishes 2024 Glove Sales Volumes Apr. 18, 2025. - According to the 2024 Japanese domestic glove sales volume statistics compiled by the Japan Glove Manufacturers Association, household glove sales...
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)...
