Sumitomo Rubber is advancing its health management strategy with a core policy of enhancing three dimensions of health: physical, mental, and social well-being. The company aims to create a work environment where employees can fully demonstrate their abilities and find joy in their work. A key focus for the company is addressing presenteeism and absenteeism. Presenteeism refers to situations where...
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Japan Society of Seismic Isolation Releases Latest Statistics
The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation has released its latest statistics on seismically isolated buildings. According to the report, the total number of planned seismically isolated buildings from 1985 through the end of 2023 reached 5,649 buildings, an increase of 119 from the end of 2022. The number of planned buildings typically surges following major earthquakes, but the pace of...
Fujikura Composite Unveils 7th Mid-Term Management Plan
Fujikura Composite announced its 7th Mid-Term Management Plan, covering the three years starting from fiscal 2025, at its financial results briefing for fiscal 2024 (ended March 31, 2025). The New Medium-Term Management Plan promotes the four pillars strengthening earning power, new growth strategy, shareholder return policy, and improving communication with investors. Over the three-year period from fiscal 2025 to fiscal...
Sumitomo Rubber Presents DE&I Initiatives at Public Symposium 2025
Sumitomo Rubber in June participated as a special member in the “Public Symposium 2025” organized by the Kyoto University Communication Design and DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Consortium. The event took place at the International Exchange Hall of Kyoto University’s Centennial Clock Tower Memorial Hall. During the poster session, Sumitomo Rubber introduced its initiatives under the theme of “How to...
Bridgestone Launches Full-Scale Tire-to-Tire Recycling
Bridgestone has recently unveiled its latest initiatives for advancing tire-to-tire recycling. The company publicly introduced its precision pyrolysis demonstration unit, a core technology in its chemical recycling efforts, for the first time. Recovered materials such as recycled carbon black and pyrolysis oil were also showcased. Bridgestone outlined its resource circulation vision toward 2050 and detailed its roadmap to achieve it....
Fuji Latex Forecasts Revenue Growth for First Time in Four Years
Fuji Latex reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 2025, with net sales of 7.19 billion yen ($49.68 million), down 4.1% year-on-year, and operating profit of 208 million yen, down 52.6%. Ordinary profit fell by 55.3% to 170 million yen, while net profit increased by 2.9% to 298 million yen. This marked the third consecutive year of...

