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Building on Japanese Strength of Answering Environmental Challenges: JRMA Chairman

on January 12, 2017 in Industry, Interviews

Japan Rubber Weekly recently had the opportunity to talk with Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association (JRMA) Chairman Tadanobu Nagumo about the outlook for the Japanese rubber industry. Nagumo, who is also chairman and CEO of Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101), said that as M&A activities progress globally, disparities between companies are becoming increasingly clear. Furthermore, the more innovation is progressing, the...

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Bridgestone CEO Tsuya Reflects on 2016

on January 12, 2017 in Interviews, Products

Sitting down for an interview recently, Brigestone Corp. (TYO:5108) CEO Masaaki Tsuya reflected on what 2016 held for the Japanese tire manufacturer – and touched also on what the near future might have in store. Tsuya said that, in terms of innovation, last year saw Brigestone promoting the development of new materials such as tough polymer composites. It is part,...

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Bridgestone Sports Eyes 15% Share of US Golfball Market: CEO Ken Nishimura

on December 14, 2016 in Interviews

Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108), has persevered in a challenging domestic market for the golf products business in Japan during 2016. As a result, the company projects that year-on-year golf ball sales will be up 5 percent. While cutting back on selling bargain goods, Bridgestone Sports has increased sales of authentic products by more than...

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2017 Forecast: Rubber Belt Demand Expected to be Flat, Resin Belt Demand to Increase 6%

on December 12, 2016 in Interviews, Market Background

According to statistics by the Japan Belting Manufacturers Association, the production volume of rubber belts for 2017 is expected to largely remain the same as 2016, at 26,339 tons. Both conveyor and transmission belt production is also expected to be about the same as 2016. This would mark the third year in a row that rubber belt production has been...

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Tokokosen Expands Efforts to Increase Sales in China, Asia: Report

on December 6, 2016 in Interviews, Products

Tokokosen Corp. is making moves to bolster revenues, asserting its efforts into the sale of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). The company, specializing primarily in Chinese trade, industrial materials and garments, also markets automotive materials, tire cords and chafers for parts, base fabric for belts, base fabric and cord for hoses, as well as material for air bags. Chairman and Managing Director...

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Interview: Continental Tire Japan’s Managing Director Soenke Schiricke

on December 1, 2016 in Interviews, Tires

This past August marked the passing of a full two years since German Continental AG’s founding of Continental Tire Japan Co. Ltd. The Japanese arm was established for the purpose of more strategically and efficiently conducting tire marketing operations in the country, and, furthermore, to put local customer care on the fast track. The company boasts a top-class record in...

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