The Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA) has recently confirmed that the project for restoring Kama City to its original state through the removal of waste tires has been completed. JATMA decided on January 7, 2022 to grant support funds of 17.1 million yen ($128,000) to the city, receiving a letter of appreciation for its support. The association removed 250.14...
Continental Tire Japan will in April 2023 launch the PremiumContact 7 performance comfort tire, developed with a focus on maximum safety. The product will be available in 15 sizes ranging from 17 to 19 inches, and will be expanded gradually. The PremiumContact 7 adopts tailor-made construction according to vehicle size, weight, and drive system to accommodate a wide range of...
Sumitomo Rubber has developed a race tire with a sustainable raw material ratio of 38%, using biomass and recycled raw materials. The tire utilizes natural rubber, raw materials derived from natural sources, and materials recycled from recycled steel. Compared to conventional race tires, this tire uses a higher percentage of sustainable raw materials. The tires have been installed on the...
Bridgestone has started solar power generation at its two Japanese tire plants in Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This is the first large-scale solar power generation through PPAs at Bridgestone’s plants in Japan. The total generating capacity is 5.8 MW, which will supply power for tire production at the two plants and contribute to a reduction of...
Yokohama Rubber will increase its passenger car tire production capacity in India to meet the growing demand in the Indian market. The company will invest an additional $82 million to build a new passenger car tire production line on the premises of its Visakhapatnam plant in eastern India. This will increase the company’s passenger car tire production capacity from the...
The four main tire manufacturers based in Japan have now all announced their results for calendar 2022. With sales volume on the rise, a weak yen, and a spate of price hikes made in response to surging raw material costs and other costs, all four of these companies saw their revenue increase for the year. However, they were split with...
