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• Flooding in South Asia: Minimal Impact on Japanese Rubber-Related Firms Dec. 9, 2025
  The late-November floods that struck Southeast and South Asia have resulted in a major disaster, with the death toll exceeding 1,300. Amid the widespread damage, Japan Rubber Weekly surveyed Japanese rubber-related companies operating in the region. While some firms were temporarily forced to adjust production, most have since returned to normal operations, and overall damage […]
• Sumitomo Rubber Accelerates Global Expansion of Dunlop Brand Dec. 8, 2025
  Sumitomo Rubber is ramping up its global expansion of the Dunlop brand. The company, which acquired in January trademark rights for four-wheel tires in Europe, North America, and Oceania, has already begun deploying the Dunlop brand globally, with some regional and product exceptions. On December 3, it announced that it had obtained exclusive rights to […]
• Asahi Rubber Expects Higher Revenue and a Return to Profit Dec. 5, 2025
  Asahi Rubber’s financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (April–September 2025) show net sales of 3.89 billion yen ($24.95 million), a 5.2% increase year-on-year. Operating profit reached 122 million yen (compared with a 48-million-yen loss a year earlier), ordinary profit was 119 million yen (vs. a 57-million-yen loss), […]
• Sumitomo Rubber Achieves Exponential Acceleration of Nonlinear Equation Computation Using Quantum Computers Dec. 4, 2025
  Sumitomo Rubber has successfully achieved exponential acceleration in solving nonlinear equations using quantum computers, as a result of joint research with Quemix. This breakthrough was made possible by a newly developed method that enables fast and low-cost readout of quantum computation results, an advancement that significantly enhances the practicality of quantum computing. By further advancing […]
• Refinverse and Kleen-Tex Japan Announce Industry-First Recycled Nitrile Rubber Material Dec. 3, 2025
  Refinverse Group, which specializes in recycling and reusing industrial waste materials, has jointly with Kleen-Tex Japan developed a new recycled material called Renamy, which is made from nitrile rubber used in mats. According to the companies, this is the industry’s first recycled nitrile rubber material. Renamy will be repurposed by Kleen-Tex Japan as a raw […]
• Sumitomo Rubber Accelerates Co-Creation with NEC Dec. 2, 2025
  Sumitomo Rubber is accelerating efforts to build a globally competitive R&D foundation, a key objective outlined in the strategic partnership announced with NEC in July this year. By combining NEC’s cutting-edge technologies, including AI, and the advanced expertise of its researchers with Sumitomo Rubber’s own R&D capabilities, the companies aim to strengthen their research base […]
• Bridgestone Highlights Achievements in Recycled Materials Dec. 1, 2025
  Bridgestone on November 20 held the “2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) Partners Reception” at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo’s Minato Ward. The event celebrated the success of the BWSC, the world’s premier solar car race, held in Australia from August 24 to 31. Japanese domestic university teams and co-creation partner companies gathered to share […]
• Bridgestone Begins AirFree Demonstration in Founding City Nov. 28, 2025
  Bridgestone has signed a partnership agreement with Kurume City, where the company was founded, to conduct demonstration tests of its next-generation “AirFree” tire, which requires no air inflation. A signing ceremony was held the same day at Kurume City Hall, where both parties confirmed their commitment to accelerating the social implementation of new mobility technologies […]
• Sumitomo Rubber Elevates Dunlop Brand with Active Tread Technology in All-Season Tires Nov. 27, 2025
  Sumitomo Rubber President Satoru Yamamoto reported on the progress of the company’s mid- to long-term management strategy, R.I.S.E. 2035, and outlined efforts to enhance the premium positioning of its tire business. According to Yamamoto, the company will differentiate its products by equipping Dunlop-branded all-season tires, high-performance tires, and large-diameter off-road tires for pickups and SUVs […]
• NOK to Consolidate Japanese Subsidiaries into Five Companies Nov. 26, 2025
  NOK will reorganize its Japanese domestic production bases and establish five new subsidiaries on April 1 next year. These companies will handle the production and sales of seal components, industrial functional parts, and other products. Through the reorganization, NOK aims to optimize the allocation of management resources, strengthen its production framework, enhance global competitiveness, and […]