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...
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...
Inoac Corp., a major manufacturer of polyurethane foam products, is making a serious entry into the welfare and nursing care market with its leading product, mattresses made with polyurethane foam – along with cushions, low-floor soft beds and other goods. An affiliated company, Inoac Living Co. Ltd., is handling sales. Inoac’s mattresses are distinguishable by their superior performance. The company utilizes...
Hakko Corp. has developed a product line of super-flexible electrically conductive fluorine hoses in response to the need to convey flammable fluids without generating static electricity. Until recently, the Japanese standard for preventing static electricity buildup required measurements of interterminal electrical resistance, including that of joints. But resistance measurements were only required for one meter of a given length of...
Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) has set up the tentatively named New Automobile Product Development Laboratory at its plant in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture. The company is positioning the Laboratory as a major part of its management vision for 2020. The Laboratory will work with automakers to apply Sumitomo Riko’s “Smart Rubber” in developing new technologies. One such technology will check...
Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd. (TYO:5192) has developed the Hybrid Silicone Belt, a light resin conveyor belt for moving food items. The surface of the new belt employs a copolymer that consists of polyurethane and silicone (polysiloxane), enabling improved releasability and high durability. The product is suited for transporting sticky foods such as bread dough, chewing gum and candies. The new product...
