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Bridgestone Studies High-strength Materials for Tires, Releases Findings

on October 5, 2016 in Innovation, Tires

Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) recently announced findings from research into high-strength material that would lead to resource-saving tires. The research was part of an R&D program within iMPACT (Importing Paradigm Change through Disruptive Technologies Program), a project for furthering innovations in R&D that is being led by the Japanese Cabinet Office’s Council for Science, Technology and Innovation. The R&D program is...

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Toyo Tires Releases New Tire Model for Off-road Kei Cars

on October 4, 2016 in Tires

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5105) recently released the Open Country R/T, a new tire model designed for off-road kei cars. The tire establishes an entirely new genre, filling the gap between mud-terrain and all-weather tires. It targets the growing number of people who enjoy off-roading in SUV/CUV-style kei cars. The tire is designed to meet both on and...

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Nissan Selects Toyo Tires to Supply OE Tire for Pickup Truck in North America

on September 29, 2016 in Tires

Nissan Motor Corp. (TYO:7201) has selected the Open Country A26 tire by Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5105) as the original equipment tire for the Nissan Titan, a full-sized pickup truck for the North American market. Product shipment began from July 2016. This is the first time that Toyo Tires has been selected as original equipment manufacturer for the Nissan Titan. The...

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Sumitomo Rubber Holds Truck and Bus Tire Work Contest

on September 26, 2016 in Tires

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) has recently held a contest concerning the operation of truck and bus tires at the Tire Land Sendai-East shop in Sendai, belonging to its subsidary Dunlop Tire Tohoku K.K. The contest was started in 2010 to improve worker motivation and skill levels, and to ensure safety and rigorousness of efficient work. Held this year for...

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Nihon Michelin Exhibits at Japan Truck Show 2016

on September 20, 2016 in Tires

Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. participated recently in the Japan Truck Show 2016, which took place from Sept. 1–4 at Pacifico Yokohama. The company intends to step up its contributions to the industry by providing forward-thinking tire services in response to issues that confront transport operators. At its display booth, Nihon Michelin exhibited its Michelin X One wide single tires,...

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Bridgestone Extends Ice Hockey Sponsorship, Aims to Promote Winter Tires

on September 13, 2016 in Tires

Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) has signed a contract extending its sponsorship of the Japan Ice Hockey Federation (JIHF), which the company has supported since 2012. Bridgestone believes that the competitive image of ice hockey, which has been called combat on ice, will raise the brand image of its Blizzak studless winter tires. During the sponsorship period, the company’s logo will be...

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