Month: August 2023

What Solutions Does the Future Hold for Plastic Packaging Materials?

Discussions are taking place worldwide over the future of plastic packaging materials amid the issue of plastic rubbish in the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Zeon Joins Nagoya University Venture to Shed Light on CNT Biodegradation Methods

Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) has set out to shed light on measures through which carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can be biodegraded in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Pursuits Ahead of Transition in Management Plans

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is moving toward the end of what has been a significant medium-term management plan, which has…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Offshore Wind Power Begins to Take Shape in Japan

The offshore wind power market is readying to take off in Japan. November 2018 saw a bill for the market…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Ethylene Utilization Rate Stays Above 90% for 60th Consecutive Month

Japan’s ethylene production for last November totaled 559,600 tons, according to data published recently by the Ministry of Economy, Trade…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2019 – Part 5: Future Prospects

The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to hear from chemical company executives regarding their outlooks for 2019. Continuing on…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2019 – Part 3: Problems with Plastics

The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to hear from chemical company executives regarding their outlooks for 2019. After finding…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Tokuyama Targets Sales of 50B Yen in Health Care Field

Tokuyama Corp. (TYO:4043) is looking to grow its health care business, which consists of dental materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, diagnostic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Hygiene Materials Giant Fitesa Picks up Majority Share in CNC to Enter Southeast Asian Market

Major Brazilian hygiene materials company Fitesa SA recently acquired 51 percent of CNC International Co. Ltd., a Thai-based manufacturer of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Sumi Agro Europe GM Ken Priestley Discusses Agrochemical Market Strategy, Initiatives

Handling Sumitomo Corp.’s (TYO:8053) agrochemical business, Sumi Agro Europe Ltd. (SAE) provides the Japanese general trading company with a strong…… Please subscribe to read the full story.