Zeon has developed Nipol BR1300, a hydrophilic polymer for winter tires, and began commercial production in May at its Tokuyama Plant in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Developed with a polybutadiene rubber backbone, this polymer enhances the affinity of tire rubber materials with water to an unprecedented level....
Toyoda Gosei has invested in Helical Fusion, a startup focused on commercializing nuclear fusion power generation, seen as a promising future energy source. Nuclear fusion power generates high-output energy from CO2-free nuclear reactions, using abundant fuel sources like deuterium found in seawater. Considered easier to control than nuclear fission used in traditional nuclear power, it is driving a global race...
Sumitomo Rubber Industries and NEC Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership aimed at building a globally competitive research and development framework and exploring new business opportunities. The collaboration seeks to transform traditional R&D approaches in manufacturing, address societal challenges, and create new core businesses. The two companies have previously collaborated, notably in 2022, when they...
Bridgestone will launch a new premium studless tire for passenger vehicles, the Blizzak WZ-1, starting in September 2025, available in 119 sizes. This tire introduces Bridgestone’s Enliten technology to studless tires for the first time, delivering what the company calls “unrivaled” ice performance and high performance across all road surfaces while contributing to sustainability, making it a “next-generation Blizzak.” Enliten,...
Kato Office, the exclusive Japan distributor for the Taiwanese manufacturers Kneader Machinery and Jing Day Machinery Industrial, has earned strong praise for importing and selling their products while providing comprehensive service support. Kneader Machinery, established in 1981, is Taiwan’s leading manufacturer of kneader equipment, producing over 100 units annually, including pressurized kneaders, kneader mixers, and twin-shaft open kneaders, as well...
Irumagawa Rubber’s rubber sheet business for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, recorded lower revenue and profit compared to the previous year. “Specialty fluororubber sheets and products for specific users remained weak. While general-purpose rubber sheets performed relatively steadily, they couldn’t offset the declines, resulting in overall performance below last year’s levels,” the company said. Demand trends showed that...
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