Year: 2023

Sumitomo Chemical to Bolster LCP Production, Marketing Activities for EV Use

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is gearing up to increase its production of liquid crystal polymer (LCP). Looking to get…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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.

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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.