During the Edo Period (1603-1867), shippers and wholesalers dealing in local specialties from various countries concentrated in the Horidomecho area…...
Industry
Condoms Contribute to Okamoto’s Increased Sales
Japan’s largest condom manufacturer, Okamoto Industries Inc. (TYO:5122), enjoyed strong sales and profit growth for the financial year ending March…...
Bridgestone DPJ Leads Japan in Net Sales of Industrial Rubber Products
According to data on individual company performance concerning industrial rubber products, from 2014 to 2015 Tokyo-based Bridgestone Diversified Products Japan…...
Trends in Japanese Industrial Rubber Wholesaling
The downturn in Japan’s automotive industry has had widespread impact among related manufacturing industries. The rubber manufacturing industry, centering on…...
JSR to Boost S-SBR Production in Thailand
JSR BST Elastomer Co. Ltd. (JBE) plans to begin commercial operations of its phase-two plant in the second half of…...
Fujikura Expands Vietnamese Subsidiary, Expects Rising Demand
Fujikura Rubber Ltd. (TYO:5121) is expanding the second plant of its Vietnamese subsidiary, Fujikura Composites Haiphong Inc. The company intends…...
