Nitta announced net sales of 66.85 billion yen ($438.74 million), up 0.3% year-on-year; operating income of 4.12 billion yen, up 7.5%; ordinary income of 11.09 billion yen, up 19.5%; and net income of 9.42 billion yen, up 23.4%, for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 By segment, the belt and rubber products business posted...
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Yokohama Rubber Delivers EV Tires for Leapmotor SUV
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Yokohama Rubber to Supply Sustainable Racing Tires to All-Japan Super Formula
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Toyo Tires to Launch Proxes LuKII Premium Tire for Mini High Wagons
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Bridgestone to Establish New Motorsports Management Structure
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Denka Launches Snecton Low Dielectric Organic Insulating Resin
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