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Sumitomo Rubber Gains Latest ISO14001 Certification for 31 Sites Worldwide

on January 26, 2017 in Products, Tires

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) has obtained for ISO14001:2015, the latest version of environmental management system ISO14001, for 31 sites worldwide. The certification accounts for the company’s headquarters in Kobe, Japan, its factories both domestically and abroad, and its affiliated companies. Sumitomo Rubber received this new certification on Dec. 5, 2016. ISO14001 was created by the International Organization for Standardization...

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Tackling Japan, Nexen Tire Aims to Triple Sales Within Five Years

on January 23, 2017 in Industry, Tires

Nexen Tire Corp. is gearing up to make a full-scale push into the Japanese market. South Korea’s third-largest tire manufacturer has established a joint venture with Toyota Tsusho Corp. (TYO:8015), the trading arm of the Toyota Group. Registered as Nexen Tire Japan Inc., the new subsidiary will serve as a trading company in automotive tires and is set to commence...

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Wanli Establishes Foothold in Japan, Operates Fully Automated Factory in China

on January 23, 2017 in Tires

In 2016, Wanli Tire Co. Ltd. was the first Chinese tire maker to participate in D1 Grand Prix, known to be the top drift competion in the world, and also the first to win a series championship. This helped the company to during the year enter and establish a foothold in the Japanese market. In November 2016, Wanly has become...

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Now in Its 100th Year, Yokohama Rubber Plans to Push Ahead Strongly: President Noji

on January 16, 2017 in Interviews, Tires

2017 marks Yokohama Rubber’s one-hundredth year in business, and the company is energetically tackling the final Phase IV of its Grand Design 100 (GD100) medium-term business plan, said Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) President Hikomitsu Noji during a recent talk with Japan Rubber Weekly. In its tire business, Noji said that Yokohama Rubber is focusing on the global original equipment...

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New Lexus LS Sedan to Feature Bridgestone Run-Flat Tires

on January 16, 2017 in Tires

Brigestone Corp. (TYO:5108) said that its Turanza T005 run-flat technology tires will be featured as original equipment on the new 2017 Lexus LS sedan, which is currently on display at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Turanza T005 RFT tires employ a newly developed sidewall-reinforcing rubber, which makes thinner tire sidewalls possible. This offers the added...

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Toyo Tires Expands R&D Base to Bolster North American Tire Business

on January 13, 2017 in Tires

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5105) will expand its research and development capabilities at its Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. (TNA) facility located in White, GA, to strengthen its North American business. Scheduled for completion during 2017, the expansion will build on the product development capabilities and the resources and personnel at the existing TNA R&D department. Established...

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