The Yokohama Rubber Co, Ltd has developed the world’s first technology for producing butadiene (BD) from a biomass. The breakthrough was achieved by the Bio-monomer Production Laboratory jointly established with the Riken and synthetic rubber manufacturer Zeon Corporation. Yokohama Rubber,…
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Bridgestone invests JPY10 bn for new equipment at Shimonoseki Plant
Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corporation is investing JPY10.2 billion in installing cutting-edge equipment for certain facilities at the Shimonoseki plant, the company’s flagship production base for tyres for mining and construction vehicles (OR tyres), and which started operations in 1970.…
Michelin enhances ProovStation’s car inspection solutions
ProovStation’s automated vehicle inspection solutions get Michelin’s expert touch. The French tyre company is contributing its expertise in tyre data analysis to reduce the time and costs of tyre inspection. The Michelin QuickScan technology that was initially designed for truck…
Asahi Kasei R&D moves to new site in Europe; US medtech subsidiary acquires implantable device maker
Japanese chemical company, Asahi Kasei has recently relocated its Asahi Kasei Europe R&D Centre, originally sited at Chempark Dormagen, to Düsseldorf Harbour, Germany. By uniting European sales, marketing and R&D activities, the Japanese technology company further enhances its business approach…
Guizhou Tyre begins tyre production in Vietnam plant
Chinese tyremaker Guizhou Tyre ( formerly Guizhou Tyre Factory) has produced its first tyre at its Vietnam plant on 1 April. It will also start product testing and certification processes. Located in the industrial park of Long Giang in the province of Tien Giang, the factory would have a production capacity of 1.2 million/year units of tyres for…
Synthomer unveils new Asia Innovation Centre in Malaysia
Synthomer has recently launched its Asia Innovation Centre (AIC) at iPark near Senai Airport, Johor Bahru despite the pandemic. The 6,000+ sq m flagship facility that is now fully operational and ready to offer research and development services for Performance…
Shin-Etsu launches new website for silicone products for India
Japan-headquartered Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. has recently opened a website for silicone products for the Indian market. The website has two key parts: silicone products and application examples, and company introductions. The website also has e-commerce functions. Silicone, a high-functional…
Toyoda Gosei invests in med device startup Genial Light; to construct new plant in Miyagi
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IRSG announces World Rubber Summit virtual event to be held on 8-11 June
With the theme, “Facing the Future: Inclusiveness, Sustainability and Growth for the Next Normal”, the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has announced the World Rubber Summit (WRS) virtual event will be held on 8-11 June 2021. (Related article: World Rubber Summit postponed…