Year: 2023

Sumitomo Chemical to Boost LCP Output by 30%

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is planning an approximately 30 percent production capacity increase for liquid crystal polymer (LCP), a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical to Produce Regenerative Medicine Materials From Plants

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is looking to utilize plants to produce materials for use in regenerative medicine. The company’s aim here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Dainichiseika Readies to Launch Several New CNT Products

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd. (TYO:4116) is making moves to boost the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs). CNT…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Toray President Akihiro Nikkaku Talks Company Efforts to Prosper out of Fluctuating Market Conditions

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has fared reasonably well compared to some other companies over the past couple of years amid…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Develops New Photosensitive Polyimide

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a negative photosensitive polyimide that minimizes warping caused by thermal stress while also facilitating…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Shin-Etsu Chemical Prepares Launch of Spray Drying Service for Easy-to-Dissolve Drug Substances

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4063) is readying to roll out a trial production service for pharmaceuticals. Employing here the formulation…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

DIC Targets Bio-SAP Market With Polyaspartic Acid

DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is aiming to launch some major new products in the field of biotechnology over fiscal 2025–2027. One…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

European MMA Manufacturers Struggle as Natural Gas Prices Surge

Manufacturers of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Europe have found themselves up against a tough situation. The three main players here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Discusses Progress of Current Medium-Term Management Plan, Future of Petrochemical Industry

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has been making strides under its current medium-term management plan. Company president Hideki Kobori recently sat…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Daicel Targets 2024 for Launch of Centralized Medical Business

Daicel Corp. (TYO:4202) is making preparations to launch a medical business for 2024. On top of bringing together the handling…… Please subscribe to read the full story.