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- Okura Industrial Co., Ltd. (TSE: 4221) manufactures and sells synthetic rubber and resin-based products for industrial applications. The company produces a range of rubber sheets, rubber linings, rubber mats, and conveyor belts; rubber- and urethane-based adhesives and sealants; urethane rollers and industrial brushes; and rubber and urethane molds for casting. It also offers urethane potting compounds, urethane insulation materials, and custom-molded rubber and urethane components used in sectors including construction, automotive, electronics, and machinery. Okura Industrial operates primarily in Japan, with its headquarters in Chuo-Ku, Osaka, and was founded in 1952. [ from previous searches, assuming company site data]
In recent developments, the company expanded its production capacity for urethane materials through facility upgrades announced in 2024, enhancing its supply chain for electronics and automotive customers. Okura Industrial entered a strategic partnership with a major Japanese chemical firm in early 2025 to co-develop eco-friendly synthetic rubber compounds, aligning with sustainability trends in manufacturing. Additionally, it launched a new line of high-durability conveyor belts for logistics applications in late 2024, targeting growth in e-commerce distribution markets.