India Sees Sharp Recovery in Automotive Production, Driving Need for Local Supply Chains
India has been making progress on a proper economic recovery since last autumn. While the country is currently reporting around…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
German Consortium Develops New EV Battery Concept Using SMC for the Top Cover
A consortium of German companies including Evonik Industries AG has developed a lighter and more cost-effective battery concept for use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Leans Heavily Into Semiconductor Materials
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is looking to grow its semiconductor materials business. The company plans to focus its efforts here on…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Semiconductor Materials Companies Look to Procurement Alternatives as Japan – South Korea Saga Drags On
With the Japanese government having tightened its control over South Korea-bound exports of hydrogen fluoride, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photoresists and…… Please subscribe to read the full story
International Market Prices Surge for PVC
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has seen a surge in international market prices since last September, marking a sudden turnaround from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Teijin Frontier Leverages Nonwoven Fabric as Alternative Battery Material
Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. is looking to spur the development of battery materials that make use of nonwoven fabric technology……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Survey: How Japanese Chemical Firms Are Handling Crisis Management Amid COVID-19
Companies in Japan’s chemical sector have bolstered their systems for crisis management in recent years, reflecting lessons learnt from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Unitika Pursues Market Development for Plant-Derived Resins
Unitika Ltd. (TYO:3103) is making an aggressive push into biomass plastics such as plant-derived polylactic acid (PLA) and nylon. In…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China’s Yangtze River Protection Law Creates Issues for Suppliers
Having put its Yangtze River Protection Law into effect just this January, China has moved quickly to enforce this –…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Thailand Faces Tightening Supply–Demand Balance for Engineering Plastics
The engineering plastics market in Thailand is experiencing a tight supply–demand balance due to global container shortages and a cold…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
