Year: 2023

Japanese Suppliers of Semiconductor Materials Shift Production to South Korea

The dispute between Japan and South Korea over exports of semiconductor materials has pushed Japanese suppliers to establish production facilities…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Teamplas Group to Bolster Production of Recycled Plastic Compounds

Teamplas Group Co. Ltd., a major Thai firm involved in plastic compounds production and injection molding, intends this spring to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals Names Osamu Hashimoto as New President

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) has announced in a press conference at its Tokyo headquarters that Osamu Hashimoto, currently a senior…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Toray President Akihiro Nikkaku Talks Business Forecasts, Growth Strategies

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is laying out a range of plans for efficiency, innovation and more as it looks to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 2: Chemicals for Disinfectants, Antibacterial Agents Run Thin While Mask Production Plays Catchup to Meet Demand

Breaking out in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, the novel coronavirus has resulted in rapidly increased demand for the likes of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Aims for New Businesses to Generate 1T Yen Sales Revenue in 2030

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is looking to create 1 trillion yen ($9.17 billion) in sales revenue for 2030 through a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Targets Growth Fields for New Applications of Separation Membranes

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is expanding its efforts around separation membrane R&D. Revealing the company’s basic strategy here, Executive VP…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Shifting Global Business Landscape, Company Structure and Sustainability

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has been busy over the last year with efforts to stay well prepared for various events…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Sumitomo Chemical President Keiichi Iwata Discusses Company Prospects in Light of Major Activity, Projected Trends

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has shown no signs of letting up as it has transitioned to new leadership under…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings President Hitoshi Ochi Discusses Plans for 2020 and Beyond

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (TYO:4188) is pursuing a number of new technologies and management strategies as it looks to respond…… Please subscribe to read the full story.