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Mitsuboshi Belting Rides Strong Sales of Energy-efficient V-Belts

on June 13, 2016 in Products

Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. (TYO:5192) is riding strong sales of its E-Power and other energy-efficient V-belts, particularly for air-conditioning applications in factories and commercial buildings. The company’s synchronous belts for injection molding machines are also selling well. Expanding sales of high-torque belts are contributing to healthy business. Looking at the general industrial transmission belt market in Japan for the foreseeable future,...

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Gates Unitta Asia Releases New Multifunction Belt

on June 10, 2016 in Innovation, Products

Gates Unitta Asia Co. has released a new product, the Two Fit Belt, which acts in both capacities of synchronous power transmission and friction transmission. A multifunction belt, this new product has a curvilinear toothed synchronous belt with synchronized transmission on one side, while on the other side has a V-ribbed, high-load capacity belt with friction transmission. Primarily used to...

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Asics Releases High-performance Athletic Shoes for Six Sports

on June 9, 2016 in Products

Asics Corp. (TYO:7936) is rolling out a line of high-performance athletic shoes available for purchase worldwide. The Flame Series comes in 19 varieties and features designs for six competitive sports: track and field, tennis, rugby, hockey, volleyball and wrestling. In Japan, Asics has begun selling a total of 10 types of Flame shoes. The four varieties for track and field...

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Nitta’s CNT Team Receives Environmental Technology Award from Kinki Chemical Society

on June 8, 2016 in Innovation, Products

Members of the carbon nanotube (CNT) development team at Nitta Corp. (TYO:5186) have received an award for environmental technology from the Kinki Chemical Society. The specific achievement earning the recognition was the team’s success in reducing the weight of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) made from CNT composite carbon fibers. Making CFRP products more lightweight will enable more efficient use...

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Japanese Rubber Companies Accelerate Overseas Expansion With Acquisitions

on June 6, 2016 in Industry, Products

In January 2015, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) acquired Lonstroff Holding AG. This is the parent company of Swiss firm Lonstroff AG, a manufacturer of rubber products used in the medical field. By ensuring it has a European base for manufacturing and selling such rubber products, Sumitomo Rubber will focus on Europe as it further develops its global presence in...

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Dunlop Home Products Reports Strong Sales for Mobile Wheelchair Slope

on June 2, 2016 in Industry, Products

Dunlop Home Products Co. Ltd., an affiliate of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110), is developing a market for healthcare products such as water-filled cushions and a wheelchair ramp designed for portability. The Dunslope portable wheelchair ramp was developed as an assistive device enabling wheelchairs to move over steps and other uneven areas. Readily portable, it enables wheelchair users to create...

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