DUNLOP to Exhibit at Rubber & Elastomer Technical Exhibition: Showcasing Cutting-Edge Technologies Built on Its Proprietary “Rubber and Analytical Technology”
Oct. 20. 2026
DUNLOP (Company name: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.; President and CEO: Yasuaki Kuniyasu) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at the Rubber & Elastomer Technical Exhibition, to be held from November 3 to 6 at the Aichi International Convention & Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky Expo). The exhibition will take place alongside the International Rubber Conference 2026 (IRC2026 AICHI). At the booth, we will showcase initiatives aimed at creating new value across the fields of mobility, sports, healthcare, and daily life, leveraging our proprietary “Rubber and Analytical Technology” we have developed over many years.
Under the Long-term Corporate Strategy “R.I.S.E. 2035,” our vision is “Continuing to Provide ‘New Experiential Value’ Born from Rubber to Everyone.” At this exhibition, we will present our latest technologies related to “Further creation of innovation starting from rubber,” one of the growth drivers supporting the realization of this vision.
Visitors will have a chance to see how the “Rubber and Analytical Technology,” our proprietary technology that we have developed over many years, is being applied to create new value in mobility, sports, healthcare, and daily life.
Exhibits will include: a next-generation all-season tire featuring our proprietary Active Tread Technology, which enables rubber properties to change according to road conditions; a new studless winter tire; vibration dampers for residential buildings; and rubber parts for medical applications. We will also showcase technologies and products that expand the possibilities of rubber use across a broad range of fields, including rubber materials for 3D printing, space-grade rubber materials, and tires and golf balls made with sustainable new materials. This will be the first time in a decade that the International Rubber Conference takes place in Japan, since IRC 2016 Kitakyushu in 2016.
■ Key exhibits
■ Event overview
- Name: Rubber & Elastomer Technical Exhibition (held concurrently with IRC2026 AICHI)
- Dates: Tuesday, November 3 – Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Aichi International Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky Expo)
- Booth: No. 32
<For your reference>
■ Long-term Corporate Strategy “R.I.S.E. 2035”:
■ IRC2026 AICHI:
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| [Artist’s rendering of the booth] |
Under the Long-term Corporate Strategy “R.I.S.E. 2035,” our vision is “Continuing to Provide ‘New Experiential Value’ Born from Rubber to Everyone.” At this exhibition, we will present our latest technologies related to “Further creation of innovation starting from rubber,” one of the growth drivers supporting the realization of this vision.
Visitors will have a chance to see how the “Rubber and Analytical Technology,” our proprietary technology that we have developed over many years, is being applied to create new value in mobility, sports, healthcare, and daily life.
Exhibits will include: a next-generation all-season tire featuring our proprietary Active Tread Technology, which enables rubber properties to change according to road conditions; a new studless winter tire; vibration dampers for residential buildings; and rubber parts for medical applications. We will also showcase technologies and products that expand the possibilities of rubber use across a broad range of fields, including rubber materials for 3D printing, space-grade rubber materials, and tires and golf balls made with sustainable new materials. This will be the first time in a decade that the International Rubber Conference takes place in Japan, since IRC 2016 Kitakyushu in 2016.
■ Key exhibits
| Category | Exhibit | Overview |
| Tires |
SYNCHRO WEATHER | A next-generation all-season tire featuring Active Tread Technology, which enables rubber properties to change according to road conditions. |
| WINTER MAXX ICE Pro | A new studless winter tire engineered to maximize on-ice performance through the use of newly developed rubber compounds, a new tread pattern design, etc. | |
| [Reference exhibit] Sustainable tires |
A sustainable tire made using Russian dandelions as a raw material. | |
| Sports | [Reference exhibit] SRIXON Z-STAR +e80 |
A golf ball with a sustainable materials content of 82% |
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MIRAIE | A vibration damper for detached wooden houses that reduces the amplitude of building vibrations during earthquakes by utilizing the performance of a high-damping rubber. |
| Rubber parts for medical applications | Safe, high-quality rubber parts for medical applications, developed using polymers, rubber-processing technology, clean technology, etc. | |
| New Businesses | [Reference exhibit] Rubber materials for 3D printing |
Rubber material for 3D printing that retain rubber’s inherent elasticity, resilience, and durability. |
| [Reference exhibit] Space-grade rubber materials |
Showcasing the Company’s R&D initiatives and prototype rubber materials for harsh space environment. |
■ Event overview
- Name: Rubber & Elastomer Technical Exhibition (held concurrently with IRC2026 AICHI)
- Dates: Tuesday, November 3 – Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Aichi International Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky Expo)
- Booth: No. 32
<For your reference>
■ Long-term Corporate Strategy “R.I.S.E. 2035”:
■ IRC2026 AICHI:
| Since 2026, we have unified all communication under the DUNLOP name.We aim to embody three core values across all of our products and services: “Confidence to Face Every Challenge,” “Experiences that Exceed Expectations,” and “Pushing Beyond Limits.” We will continue pursuing our goal of creating positive emotion through innovative experiences for people all over the world.DUNLOP’s brand statement, “TAKING YOU BEYOND,” reflects our commitment to continually expanding the possibilities for all those who embrace challenges and guiding them beyond their limits. |
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