Research & Development
CHIVASSO
- Technology Development Center
- Incorporated 1994
JUATUBA
- Technology Development Center
- Material Development Center
- Testing Development Center
- Incorporated 1996
- 5 R&D Centers in Europe
- 2 Rubber & Plastic Competence Centers in Italy & Brazil
- 54 Patents (of which 18 are active EMEA)
- Development headcount: 73
- Fully integrated in the Sumitomo Riko R&D organization