According to the 2024 Japanese domestic glove sales volume statistics compiled by the Japan Glove Manufacturers Association, household glove sales reached 73.253 million pairs, down 1% year-on-year, nearly flat. Nitrile gloves alone grew by 14%, but cautious buying due to a sluggish market continued to suppress demand post-COVID. Ultra-thin gloves (excluding medical use) totaled 5.405 billion pieces, up 6% and...
Zeon has designated its Kawasaki Factory and Comprehensive Development Center, located in the Kawasaki coastal area of Kanagawa Prefecture, as the Kawasaki Innovation Frontier Port (KIFP) and has begun operations. By integrating the two organizations and gradually unifying management functions for seamless collaboration, KIFP aims to accelerate the creation of new value. The adjacent Kawasaki Factory and Comprehensive Development Center...
Asahi Kasei announced the outline of its new medium-term management plan, “Trailblaze Together,” starting this fiscal year. The plan focuses on three core principles: Profit growth through investment outcomes, capital efficiency improvement via structural transformation and productivity gains, and evolution of “Diversity × Specialty.” Performance targets for the final year, fiscal 2027 ending March, are set at an operating profit...
The Osaka Exchange (OSE) will list “Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures,” a cash-settled futures contract based on natural rubber (RU) futures listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), on May 26. This marks the first time a Chinese commodity will be listed on derivative markets in the U.S., Europe, and Asia’s global markets. The listing is expected to boost liquidity for...
Belt, hose and tube manufacturer Nitta has launched Phase 2 of its medium- to long-term management plan Shift2030, covering fiscal years 2025–2027. The growth strategy, centered on manufacturing, focuses on strengthening existing businesses and exploring new ones, accelerating global expansion with North America and India as key markets, and aiming for consolidated sales exceeding 1 trillion yen ($6.54 billion), targeting...
Transmission belt manufacturer Bando Chemical is focusing on expanding its environmentally friendly products under its sustainability policy aimed at achieving a sustainable society. One example is the HFD System (Hyper Flat Drive System), a flat belt drive system that contributes to energy savings and CO2 reduction. The HFD System integrates a flat belt, a meander control device, and an auto-tensioner,...
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