Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Nobel Prize, Approaches to Innovation
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) honorary fellow Akira Yoshino was recently awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contribution…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Nippon Steel Eyes Expanded Use of Coke Ovens for Plastic Waste Recycling
Nippon Steel Corp. (TYO:5401) is advocating a do-over of Japan’s plastic waste infrastructure in accordance with the nation’s Containers and…… 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 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.
Asahi Kasei Launches New Department to Capture CASE-Related Demand
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has opened a new department for mobility materials, launching this in April to focus on products…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Develops New Self-Adhesive Sheet
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) has developed a sheet material with self-adhesive properties. Thin and transparent, these sheets can easily be…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Vam & Poval to Make Tenfold Increase to PVA Production Capacity
Japan Vam & Poval Co. Ltd. (JVP) is increasing its production capacity tenfold for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to be used…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Nippon Shokubai Pursues Major Boost to LiB Electrolyte Production
Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) is moving to bolster its production capacity for Ionel, a line of novel electrolyte materials…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Develops New Adsorbent That Promises to Halve Energy Consumption in CO2 Recovery
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is making a move on the market for CO2 separation and recovery, developing a CO2 adsorbent…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Chemical Powerhouses Invest Big on Semiconductor Materials
Some of Japan’s major chemical companies are moving aggressively on investment into increased production of semiconductor materials. This comes as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
