Kuraray Plastics Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) Kura-Drip drainage conduit pipes are used for promoting drainage in materials such as mortar and concrete. The unique construction that braids together fibers (thin strands) and monofilaments (thicker strands) prevents the infiltration of fine sand, earth, mortar or concrete. The products apply capillary action to drain away rainwater and other infiltrated moisture. Nitta Corp. (TYO:5186)...
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New Japanese Rubber and Resin Hose Products – Part 1
Tigers Polymer Corp. (TYO:4231) Resistant to abrasion, pressure and static electricity buildup, Tai Powers Hose WSU-type includes an interior component of abrasion-resistant urethane resin, which makes the hose more than ten times as abrasion-resistant as conventional products. A built-in ground wire, provides superb static electricity accumulation prevention. In addition, it is lightweight and flexible, making it superbly easy to...
Rubber Hose Production and Shipping in Japan Down 1% in 2015
Production and shipping of rubber hoses in Japan took a marginal fall in 2015 from the results of the previous year. Due to stagnation in industries that are markets for automobiles and construction equipment, there was a decrease in the production and shipping of automotive and high-pressure hoses. Hope is present for 2016 to show a turnaround domestically in automobile...
Sumitomo Riko CEO Nishimura Comments on Recent Developments
Yoshiaki Nishimura, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191), recently commented on the current state of the company’s business growth and transformation into a global firm. In 2013, Sumitomo Riko carried out four M&A deals, giving the company the largest share in the global market for automotive anti-vibration rubber. That share is projected to be...
Smart Rubber Touch Sensors Now With Practical Applications in CPR Training – Sumitomo Riko
Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) has developed a cardiac compression training sensor system that makes use of the company’s all-rubber “Smart Rubber” (SR) touch sensors. Set inside a dummy’s chest for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, the system is a unit composed of a sensor sheet together with computer software and a controller. The system detects the position, depth, force and...
Nippon System Kaihatsu Releases Top-End Mixture Design Support System
Nippon System Kaihatsu Co. Ltd. has released Mixture Design Support System (MDSS) Premium, a top-class model that is an upgrade of the company’s regular Mixture Design Support System (MDSS) for rubber and plastic. MDSS Premium is a high-end product that, in addition to the standard features offered by MDSS Standard and the characteristics predictor of MDSS Professional, comes with a...