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NOK Develops Low-Torque Rotary Seal Rings

on March 27, 2017 in Innovation, Products

NOK Corp. (TYO:7240) has developed two new low-torque rotary seal rings, the TS-Ring and the CT-Ring, for use in automatic transmission (AT) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) vehicles. Both rings exhibit world-first technology, utilizing dynamic pressure and an outer sliding surface to achieve low-torque performance. As the automotive industry strives to improve fuel efficiency, there is an increased need for...

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Shimoda Rubber to Start Full-Scale Sales of Ultrathin Rubber Sheets

on March 24, 2017 in Products

All-around rubber manufacturer Shimoda Rubber Industry Co. Ltd., which produces both rubber sheets and other products, is currently focusing on the development of a new rubber sheeting product. The sheets, which are targeted at industry use, are created with the use of a calender roll. The company boasts a highly adaptable manufacturing system and takes on even minor manufacturing requests....

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Bridgestone Subsidiary Outlines Plan to Increase Customer Satisfaction

on March 24, 2017 in Products

Bridgestone Diversified Products Japan Co. Ltd. (BDPJ), a non-tire subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) headed by Fumio Shirasaka, recently held its regular distributor conference. Attended by 79 members, the assembly focused on the company’s sales in the Kanto and Ban-etsu regions of Japan. Meeting at the assembly, a BDPJ representative explained how the company’s belt and hose divisions were faring...

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CEMA Finds 2017 Demand for Construction Machinery Stagnant in Japan but Increasing Abroad

on March 16, 2017 in Market Background, Products

Shipment values of construction machinery are forecast at 1.879 trillion yen ($16.575 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2018, on a par with the previous year, according to the Japan Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA). This projection is based on a January 2017 survey of CEMA’s 68 member companies. CEMA Chairman and President of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd....

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Showa Glove Adds New Products to Nitrile Disposable Glove Lineup

on March 15, 2017 in Products

Showa Glove Co. has added two new items, Nitrist Tough Plus and Nitrist Super Long, to the company’s flagship nitrile disposable glove series, increasing the product lineup to six items in total. Coming in a 100-count dispenser, the Nitrist Tough Plus gloves are thicker than the original Nitrist Tough gloves and have superior durability. The Super Long gloves come in...

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Hayakawa Rubber Receives 2017 JAB Award

on March 14, 2017 in Products

Hayakawa Rubber Co. Ltd. has received the third annual Japan Accreditation Board (JAB) Award, which is given to companies and organizations that make effective use of ISO management system certifications, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 1400. As a manufacturer of sheet waterproofing materials and reclaimed rubber, Hayakawa Rubber is the first company in the rubber industry to receive the...

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