Mitsubishi Chemical Managing Executive Officer Akihisa Kakimoto Talks Recent Efforts, Future Plans
The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with the heads of R&D divisions of major Japanese chemical companies. For this installment, we talked with Akihisa Kakimoto, managing executive officer of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. With Mitsubishi Chemical having absorbed…
Japanese PVC Exports Set to Benefit From Favorable Tax Environment in India
Japan has improved its position with regard to exporting polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to India. Domestic Indian demand for PVC topped…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
DuPont Teijin Advanced Papers Develops Highly Shock-Absorbent Sheet Combining Aramid and Carbon Fibers
DuPont Teijin Advanced Papers Japan Ltd. has developed a composite sheet consisting of carbon fiber impregnated with meta-aramid paper and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Showa Denko Eyes Acquisition of Hitachi Chemical
It has become apparent that Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) is looking at acquiring Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4217). This would…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Showa Denko President Kohei Morikawa Discusses Acquisition Plans for Hitachi Chemical
Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) recently announced that it intends to acquire Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4217) for the sum of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 14: Global Battery Industry Slows, But for How Long?
The impact of the novel coronavirus is slowing the global battery industry. According to survey results from Yano Research Institute…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
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.
Coronavirus Report – Part 89: Japanese Materials and Chemicals Companies See Rush of Contract Production Activity
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan’s materials and chemicals companies are seeing a high level of activity for the contract development…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Eyes Synthesis of Chemical Raw Materials Using CO2
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) has set out on joint research into carbon recycling. Looking to make effective use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Ramps up Efforts for LiB Components
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is looking to further strengthen and expand its business for battery components, with a particular…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
