Coronavirus Report – Part 44: Southeast Asia Shows Hunger for Food and Beverage Packaging Materials
As countries in Southeast Asia look to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 through urban lockdowns, demand is standing strong…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: New Mitsui Chemicals President Osamu Hashimoto Looks to the Future
Osamu Hashimoto has recently taken the helm at Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183), taking over from Tsutomu Tannowa as company president…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 34: Chemical Companies to Continue Operations as Japan Declares State of Emergency
Japan has officially declared a state of emergency in response to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus. While there…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Kuraray Sets Sights on Increased TPS Sales
Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is aiming to increase the volume of its hydrogenated thermoplastic styrene (TPS) elastomer business by 5…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Eyes New Markets With Sensor Business
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is branching out with its sensor operations in a bid to venture into new fields……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Plans Production Increase for Automotive-Geared Elastomers
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is gearing up to increase global production of Milastomer, a company line of olefin-based elastomers. Created…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Water Shortage Worsens for Thai Chemical Industry
Thailand’s water shortage is becoming an increasingly serious issue for the country’s chemical industry. With last year’s May–October rainy season…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 28: Japanese Automakers, Tire Manufacturers Step up Production Adjustments
Japanese automakers and other related manufacturers are getting serious this month with their adjustments to production in response to the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ube Industries Moves to Increase Polyamide Elastomer Production
Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) is taking steps to increase its production of thermoplastic polyamide elastomers used in components for sports…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Du Pont-Toray Targets 5G Sector as Priority Market for Hytrel TPC-ET
Du Pont-Toray Co. Ltd. is planning a 5G market offensive with its Hytrel series of thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET). One…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
