Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) has begun rolling out the Proxes TR1 in the Japanese market from the start of this month, marking a new lineup under the global flagship tire brand that is Proxes. The tire is being made available in a total of 15 sizes, with no set pricing. With sports cars coming back into the limelight of late,...
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Yokohama Rubber Revamps Pneumatic Fender Webpage for Global Audience
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has redesigned its webpage for presenting the company’s pneumatic fender products to the global audience (https://www.y-yokohama.com/global/product/mb/fenders/), including a fresh visual presentation and enhanced product information. In addition to a complete redesign, the renovation includes enhanced product information on its ABF-P (Air Block Fenders With Protector Panel) – pneumatic fenders for docking terminal walls – and...
Toyo Tires Begins Domestic Launch for Proxes TR1 Tire, Touting Stylish Design and Good Grip
Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) has begun rolling out the Proxes TR1 in the Japanese market from the start of this month, marking a new lineup under the global flagship tire brand that is Proxes. The tire is being made available in a total of 15 sizes, with no set pricing. With sports cars coming back into the limelight of late,...
Japan’s Used Tire Recycling Rate Drops Five Percentage Points in 2021
The Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA) has released figures on the recycling of used tires for calendar 2021. According to these figures, last year saw Japan generate 91 million used tires, up by 5 million year-on-year, or 987,000 tons by weight, up by 50,000 tons. The total here consists of figures from tire replacements and end-of-life vehicles. Taking a...
Michelin Japan Opens AM Metal 3D Printing Plant in Ota
Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. opened a metal-laminated molding technology plant on April 15 at its Ota Site in Gunma. Dubbed “Michelin AM Atelier,” the new facility is equipped with two metal 3D printers supplied by Michelin JV AddUp, and is intended to promote and develop additive manufacturing (AM) technology. As a creative center that drives innovation, Michelin AM Atelier...

Sumitomo Rubber Launches New Racing Kart Tire Compatible With Electric Karts
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) recently launched a new racing kart tire, the Dunlop KE-1. Compatible with not only regular but also electric karts, the KE-1 provides a good balance of steering stability, grip and long life. Available since April 1, the tire comes in two sizes and has open pricing. With the push for carbon neutrality now making its...