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Bridgestone to Raise Japanese Prices of Seismic Isolation Rubber

on June 17, 2025 in Products

Bridgestone on June 10 announced a 14% average price increase for its seismic isolation rubber for Japanese domestic manufacturers, effective from June. “In recent years, rising raw material prices, coupled with domestic social and economic conditions, have driven up logistics and energy costs for production and supply. Despite efforts to improve productivity, we determined that absorbing these costs through internal...

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NOK Establishes NFC Technology Center in China

on June 16, 2025 in Products

Seal manufacturer NOK in March opened the NFC Technology Center in Wuxi, China, to strengthen local development and accelerate growth in markets such as EVs. The center, managed by NOK-Freudenberg China (NFC), which oversees NOK’s seal business in China, is located in a new building at the first plant of Wuxi NOK-Freudenberg Oilseal Co., Ltd. (WNF), NFC’s largest production base....

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Sanyo Trading Systematically Promotes Eco-Friendly Products

on June 13, 2025 in Products

Sanyo Trading is focusing on expanding sales of products that address growing societal demands for environmental impact reduction and sustainability. As part of this effort, the company held a “Product Briefing (Environment Edition)” on May 29, targeting eco-friendly materials. The briefing, planned across the company with a focus on environmental solutions, showcased products from its rubber, chemicals, and mobility divisions,...

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Bando Chemical Posts Record-High Sales Revenue, Core Operating Profit

on May 30, 2025 in Products

Bando Chemical, a manufacturer of conveyor and transmission belts, reported its performance under IFRS for the fical year ended March 31, 2025, with sales revenue of 115.59 billion yen ($793.23 million), up 6.8% from the previous year, core operating profit of 7.74 billion yen, up 2.1%, and net profit of 1.50 billion yen, down 75.8%. “Sales revenue and core operating...

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Sagami Rubber Reports 7% Decline in Sales, Net Profit Up: FY Results

on May 28, 2025 in Products

Sagami Rubber Industries’ performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (April 2024 to March 2025) recorded net sales of 5.69 billion yen ($39.55 million), a 6.9% decrease from the previous year, an operating loss of 33 million yen (compared to an operating profit of 436 million yen in the prior year), an ordinary profit of 522 million yen,...

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Sumitomo Rubber Launches Sustainable Artificial Turf for Sports

on May 16, 2025 in Products

Sumitomo Rubber has launched Palmfill, an environmentally friendly infill material for its sports artificial turf, Hibrid-Turf. Unlike conventional rubber chips, Palmfill is a highly water-retentive infill made from natural materials. It effectively suppresses turf surface temperatures during summer sunlight, contributing to improved sports environments. Notably, Palmfill-infused artificial turf has been adopted at Giants Town Stadium, the new farm team ballpark...

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