PVC Product Shipments Slow Down, While Inventory Grows
Inventory levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin pipes and connectors are rising dramatically in what is a notable trend considering…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Sells PTA Businesses in China and India
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (TYO:4188) announced on July 27 that it will sell its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) businesses in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Exports for January to June Drops First Time in Four Years
Japan’s chemical exports between January and June 2016 declined 10.2 percent year on year, falling to 3.5589 trillion yen ($35.18…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Central Social Insurance Medical Council Accepts Special Measures for Costly Drugs
In its general meeting on July 27, the Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyo) accepted special countermeasures proposed by the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Expands Into Mexico With Airbag Materials
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has announced plans to expand its business to Mexico, with full-scale production of polyamide 66 fiber…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Naptha Base Value Drops for Fourth Consecutive Quarter
The base value of Japanese-produced naptha fell to 31,600 yen per kiloliter during the April–June quarter, due in large part…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals to Increase Production Capacity of TPO
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) announced on July 28 that it will increase its production capacity for Milastomer, a thermoplastic olefinic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ube Industries to Absorb Mitsubishi Heavy’s Injection Molding Business
Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) announced on July 29 that it will merge the injection molding machinery business operations of Mitsubishi…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Osaka University Bonds Fluorine Resin Without Adhesives
An Osaka University research team is progressing in its applied research of a new technology that provides strong bonding of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
JX Nippon Oil & Energy to Roll Out Astaxanthin at Full Scale
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp. is moving full speed ahead in expanding its business of natural, micro-organism-derived astaxanthin. JX…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
