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China continues anti-dumping duties on NBR products from Japan and South Korea

On 8 November, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it would continue to impose anti-dumping duties on Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) originating in South Korea and Japan. The Ministry of Commerce ruled that “if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, the dumping of imported nitrile rubber originating in South Korea and Japan to China may continue or reoccur, and the damage to China’s NBR product industry may continue or reoccur”.

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Yokohama Rubber partnering to develop new uses for rubber seeds

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Beginning in September 2024, The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. is participating as an official partner in a research project that aims to reduce wastage when harvesting natural rubber by utilising the seeds of Para rubber trees. This “Utilization Technology of Rubber Seeds for Green Products to Mitigate Global Warming and Plastic Pollution” project brings together protagonists from government bodies, industry, and academia in Japan and Thailand, with Japan’s government providing support through its Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) programme.

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Yokohama makes senior management changes

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Effective 1 October 2024, Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has appointed Yoshikuni Nakamura to take on the role of Member of the Board and Managing Officer, Assistant to President, Head of Tire Business Planning Div., Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Div. He previously held the position of Member of the Board and Managing Officer, Assistant to President, Head of Tire Business Planning Div., in charge of Corporate Social Responsibility Div.

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‘Debut’ challenge for Pirelli Moto2, Moto3 tyres in Japan

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Pirelli and the Motorcycle World Championship paddock visit the Motegi Mobility Resort, formerly known as Twin Ring Motegi, for the Japanese Grand Prix (4-6 October) in a rare novel challenge for the tyre supplier. While Pirelli has competed on some races in the domestic All Japan Road Race Championship, it has never raced with either the Moto2 and Moto3 classes or other major international competitions at the circuit, meaning it has little data to rely on. As a result, Pirelli has opted for the standard tyres from the Diablo Superbike range included in this year’s standard allocation, albeit in greater quantities for some compounds.

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Yokohama joins “Fry to Fly” sustainable aviation fuel project

The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has joined the “Fry to Fly Project,” which pursues decarbonization of the airline industry by recycling domestic resources. Led by JGC Holdings Corporation, the project involves collecting waste cooking oil generated by companies and households and using it for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power aeroplanes. As of 31 July 2024, 143 companies, municipalities, and organizations were involved in the project.

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Bridgestone partnering to prevent rubber tree disease

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As part of a project involving parties based in Japan and Indonesia, Bridgestone Corporation is working to develop technologies for preventing White Root Disease (WRD) in Para rubber trees. WRD kills rubber trees by infecting the roots with pathogenic fungi that causes tissue decay, and the disease’s onset is difficult to detect. By developing technologies to prevent fungal infection, the project aims to stabilise the yield of natural rubber and improve the productivity of plantations.

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Commercial debut for Yokohama’s fin tech on Advan A50

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Yokohama Rubber has commercially introduced a new technology it has been working on for a number of years, aerodynamic fins that improve handling stability. It debuted this feature on the Yokohama Advan A50, a size 165/50R16 75V tyre currently only available in Japan as an original equipment fitment on the Daihatsu Copen two-door convertible kei car.

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Mitsubishi Chemical launches tyre recycling study

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is studying the “chemical recycling of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) by utilizing the coke ovens at its Kagawa Plant in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The MCG Group aims to begin marketing sustainable carbon black made from ELTs by March 2026.

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Yokohama Rubber enhancing tyre design with explainable AI

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From July, Yokohama Rubber is supporting its tyre development programme with a system that uses eXplainable AI (XAI) to make the development process clearer and more efficient. This advanced system aims to improve the work of both seasoned and less experienced tyre developers, reducing lead times and cutting costs.

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JAL and Bridgestone expand tyre Wear prediction technology to large jets

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Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Bridgestone Corporation have extended the application of their tyre wear prediction technology to implement scheduled tyre replacement operations for large jet aircraft, including the Airbus A350-900, which JAL has operated since May 2024.

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SRI collaborating on innovative cancer therapy project

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Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is partnering with leading experts in Japan on a significant project unrelated to tyres but with substantial societal benefits. Together, they are working on developing a new cancer therapy using a “cancer cell absorption kit” that employs a unique polymer developed by Sumitomo Rubber.

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Transition to EV brings with it wavering brand loyalty – Asahi Kasei

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In its fifth annual survey the Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei asked car users in four major automotive markets (Germany, the United States, China, and Japan) about brand loyalty and key motivators for buying electric vehicles (EVs). The results suggest tightening competition, new manufacturers entering the markets, and – perhaps as a result – “brand loyalty is wavering worldwide”.

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SRI partners to improve tyre wear resistance

In collaboration with several partners, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. has achieved a further breakthrough in tyre technology. SRI teamed up with experts from institutes within Japan to develop a new synchrotron radiation technique that can measure the motion of atoms, molecules, and nanostructures within an extremely short timeframe, including down to 1 nanosecond. With this advancement, the Falken brand manufacturer anticipates enhancing its tyres’ strength and wear resistance.

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Sumitomo Rubber reports strong Q1 2024 profit growth

Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) reports a 5.3 per cent year-on-year increase in sales revenue during the quarter ending 31 March 2024, to ¥291,360 million (£1,482.03 million). Business profit surged by 190.7 per cent to ¥23,183 million (£118.04 million), operating profit rose by 166.5 per cent to ¥20,696 million (£105.31 million) and profit attributable to owners of the parent jumping by 520.2 per cent to ¥24,841 million (£126.47 million).

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SRI improves noise predictability for tyre development

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Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) has unveiled a new technique for predicting noise generated by the combined vibration of tyres and vehicle. By simulating how tyres roll when in motion and applying the lessons learned, SRI anticipates that both tyre and vehicle manufacturers will be able to reduce their products’ noise emissions.

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