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Zeon Completes Capacity Expansion for SIS and COP at Mizushima Plant

on July 15, 2016 in Materials

Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) recently completed its expansion of production capacity at Mizushima Plant, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, for the Quintac series of styrene isoprene (SIS) thermoplastic elastomers and the Zeonex and Zeonor lines of cyclo-olefin polymer (COP), a high-transparency thermoplastic resin. With the enhancements made to the plant, annual SIS production capacity jumps from 42,000 tons to 60,000 tons, while that...

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Yokohama’s Geolandar Tires Selected for New Mazda CX-4 in China

on July 14, 2016 in Tires

Mazda Motor Corp. (TYO:7261) has selected Geolandar G91 tires by Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) as original equipment on the company’s new crossover SUV, Mazda CX-4. The cars will be sold in China from June 21, 2016, and will be equipped with 225/55R19 99V size tires. The Geolandar G91 is based on Yokohama Rubber’s Geolandar series for SUVs, featuring the...

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Asics Launches Running Shoes With Unprecedentedly Lightweight Midsole

on July 14, 2016 in Products

On July 1, Asics Japan Corp. launched the DynaFlyte, a new running shoe targeted at ordinary runners. The shoe uses a midsole material that is the most lightweight to date from Asics Corp. (TYO:7936), allowing runners to comfortably up their speed. The sponge material that gives the DynaFlyte its high performance, FlyteFoam, was first used in a midsole in the...

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Fujikura Rubber to Expand China and Vietnam Manufacturing Bases

on July 14, 2016 in Products

Industrial rubber goods manufacturer Fujikura Rubber Ltd. (TYO:5121) is proactively investing in its existing overseas bases. The company is currently expanding Chinese manufacturing base Anji Fujikura Rubber with a second factory, which will focus on producing diaphragms and other rubber parts for automobiles and motorcycles. Construction is behind schedule due to heavy rain but is set to be complete by...

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REP Demonstrates Asian Model of Vertical Injection Molding Machine

on July 13, 2016 in Products

K. Brasch & Co. Ltd., the domestic agent for REP International, France, has recently installed a demonstration model of the G9A vertical rubber injection molding machine at the office of Kind Heat Technology Co. Ltd. in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture. The model is set up to provide demonstrations on request. REP’s vertical rubber injection molding machine is highly regarded for...

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Lanxess Extends Support for Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy

on July 13, 2016 in Materials

Lanxess’ Japanese subsidiary, Lanxess K.K., recently announced that it has extended its charitable grant to the Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga (OICMA) for one year, from January 2016 to December 2016. Established by famed conductor Seiji Ozawa in June 2011, OICMA was set up with the goal of providing talented young musicians from across Asia an opportunity to learn...

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