The Osaka Exchange (OSE) will list “Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures,” a cash-settled futures contract based on natural rubber (RU) futures…...
Industry
Bando Expands Flat Belt Drive System to Boost Energy Savings
Transmission belt manufacturer Bando Chemical is focusing on expanding its environmentally friendly products under its sustainability policy aimed at achieving…...
Nichirin Opens Workshop as R&D Hub for Human-Collaborative Robots
Nichirin, a manufacturer of rubber hoses for automobiles and motorcycles, completed the Nichirin Workshop at its Himeji Factory in July…...
Mitsui Chemicals to Raise Elastomer Prices
Mitsui Chemicals announced a price increase of 25 yen ($0.16) or more per kilogram for its elastomer products — Tafmer,…...
Bridgestone to Reduce Capacity at Two Tire Factories in Spain
Bridgestone Hispania Manufacturing said that it will begin discussions with labor unions regarding production capacity reduction and associated collective layoffs…...
Toyo Tires Raises Japanese Retail Tire Prices by Up to 10%
Toyo Tires announced a price increase of up to 10% for the manufacturer’s shipping prices of its Japanese domestic retail…...

