Japan Rubber Weekly sat down for an interview with Mamoru Sato, president of Forbo Siegling Japan, to talk about the year ahead. “In 2025, we will focus on the growth of the Transilon Belt and promote company-wide business reforms to enhance sustainability,” Sato said. As part of its growth strategy, the company has invested billions of yen to add a...
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Forbo Siegling Japan’s Belt and Seal Businesses Report Strong Sales for First Half
Forbo Siegling Japan Ltd.’s belt and seal businesses have posted solid sales for the first half (January–June) of 2017. The company’s belt business saw sales increase more than 5 percent year-over-year on the back of sales growth in the logistics and food industries. Sales for the logistics sector were particularly robust, backed by increased demand both from logistics centers that...

Forbo Siegling Japan Posts Strong Belt Sales in Food and Logistics Sectors
Forbo Siegling Japan Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of the Swiss plastic belt manufacturer, has been enjoying brisk sales. Year-on-year net sales of belts from January through August rose by a rate in the mid-single digit range. Earnings from the food sector made a major contribution to the increase, with bread and confectionery manufacturers accounting for a significant share of the...