Taking a Look at Supply Chains – Part 4: International Marine Transport Sector Continues to Face Container Supply Crunch
The problem of international ocean container vessels being held up continues to drag on. It started in November 2020, when…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Sika CEO Thomas Hasler Talks Strategy
Sika AG is continuing to show good results, driven in large part by the thorough market focus that has been…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ethylene Facilities Run Slowly in Asia Amid High Raw Material Prices and Demand Slump
Major chemical companies throughout China and Southeast Asia have been forced to slow down operations at their ethylene facilities. High…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Taking a Look at Supply Chains – Part 3: US Chemical Exports to Europe Rise, While China Shows Bearish Signs
Major chemical companies with plants along the Gulf of Mexico on the U.S. coast – including Dow Chemical Co., Shell…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Nippon Shokubai President Yujiro Goto Discusses New Medium-Term Management Plan
Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) recently formulated a new, three-year medium-term management plan that will serve as the first phase…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chinese Companies Consider Exporting CPL, Causing Disruption in Asian Markets
After repeatedly building new plants solely for domestic demand, Chinese caprolactam (CPL) manufacturers have now begun considering exports. This year…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group Looks to Ramp up Production of Eco-Friendly Products
The Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) is looking at increasing production of eco-friendly products in its Polymers & Compounds domain,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AGC to Boost Chlor-Alkali Production Capacity to Record Level in Thailand
AGC Inc. (TYO:5201) plans to increase production of caustic soda, VCM and PVC by 15, 30 and 30 percent, respectively,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Taking a Look at Supply Chains – Part 1: Natural Gas Market Thrown About by Europe
Recent months have seen concerns on the rise in various industrial sectors, with companies worried about both surging energy prices…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Spate of Accidents at Western Chinese Chemical Plants Exemplifies Challenges of Industrial Relocation
Plans to relocate Chinese manufacturing from the country’s east to its west are experiencing difficulties. Of 32 accidents that occurred…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
