Mitsuboshi Belting will construct a new four-story building at its Nagoya Plant in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, that will house both production lines and an automated warehouse distribution system. The investment will be approximately 6 billion yen ($37.43 million), with operations scheduled to begin in May 2026. The site area is set to be approximately 5,300 square meters and total...
Shin-Etsu Chemical announced that it will raise the prices of all silicone products handled by its Silicone Division in Japan and overseas by more than 10% beginning with shipments on July 1. Regarding the price increase, Shin-Etsu Chemical said, “the silicone product environment is characterized by rising costs for raw materials and energy used in manufacturing, as well as rising...
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency, the Comprehensive Research Organization for Science and Society (CROSS), the J-PARC Center, Yamagata University, Mie University, Kyoto University, and Yokohama Rubber have elucidated the molecular-level bonding state of rubber and silica using spin contrast modulated neutron reflectometry that utilizes neutrons and hydrogen spins. The spin-contrast modulated neutron reflectometry is a method for structural analysis of...
Sumitomo Rubber has developed a new method for predicting noise generated by the mutual vibration between tires and vehicles. To develop this method, the company used a tire rolling simulation that assumes a tire in motion. By applying this method, both the tire manufacturer and the vehicle manufacturer can improve the quietness performance. Road noise, which is generated when road...
In April 2023, Zeon has set the Zeon Health Action Index as a company-wide KPI to promote physical health. The company established three health behavior indicators: having an exercise habit (exercise for 30 minutes or more twice a week for at least one year), having a BMI within the standard range (18.5 to 24.9), and not smoking cigarettes. Of the...
Sumitomo Rubber has again received the “Excellent Health Management Corporation 2024 (White 500)” certification, marking the eighth consecutive year since 2017. It was awarded in recognition of the company’s efforts to prevent serious illnesses among those at high risk of lifestyle-related diseases and other diseases, as well as its measures to prevent passive smoking and promote smoking cessation. Sumitomo Rubber’s...
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