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Japanese companies develop 300-ton pendulums that reduce swaying in skyscrapers during earthquakes
Two Japanese companies have developed giant pendulums they say, when installed atop a skyscraper, can shorten vibrations and reduce swaying caused by earthquakes by as much as 60 percent. Mitsui Fudosan, a real estate developer, and construction firm Kajima developed a 300-ton pendulum that, according to a report from CNET, “will act as a counterweight […]
August 15, 2013
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Subaru names director of strategic sourcing
Subaru Industrial Power Products has named Steve Hartung as the company’s director of strategic sourcing. Hartung has 18 years of experience in engine manufacturing and sales, and most recently has been responsible for Subaru’s Minneapolis-St. Paul sales territory as a regional sales manager. In his new position, Hartung’s primary focus is on strategic sourcing of […]
October 16, 2012
Technology
Topcon celebrates 80 years in business
Topcon celebrated its 80th anniversary on September 1. Since 1932, the Tokyo-based company has become an affiliate with Toshiba, expanded in Europe and America and began producing and selling GPS-related products, among other endeavors. The company has technology centers in Tokyo; Adelaide, Australia; Moscow, Russia; Concordia, Italy; Livermore, California; and Columbus, Ohio. Topcon’s most recent accomplishments […]
September 5, 2012
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Yokohama Tire to adjust prices on commercial tires
Yokohama Tire will implement a price increase of an average of 8 percent on all of its light and medium commercial truck tires in the United States, effective April 1. There will also be in-line adjustments, which will be announced at a later date. The rising cost of raw materials is the primary reason for […]
March 9, 2011
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