Molten has begun on Nov. 1 operations of its new technical center “molten[the Box]” on the site of the former Hiroshima Nishi Airfield in Kannon Shinmachi, Nishi Ward, Hiroshima City. Construction had started in July 2021. The facility brings together the development bases of Molten’s four businesses, sporting goods, automotive parts, medical and welfare equipment, and marine and industrial goods....
Molten Corp. is involved in a wide array of businesses. They include sports equipment, such as competition grade balls for basketball, volleyball and soccer, as well as auto parts, medical equipment, assistive technology, hydrophilic supplies and industrial-grade materials. One entity within the company group is Molten Polymix KK. This firm handles all of Molten’s domestic refining operations for rubber products....
Besides being a world-famous maker of basketballs and other sports ball equipment, Molten Corp. also boasts a history of more than 60 years as a manufacturer of automotive rubber and resin products. Japan Rubber Weekly recently had the opportunity to speak about the company’s future strategy with Toshihiko Kobayashi, a board member at Molten, and chief operating officer of its...
