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.
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.
Coronavirus Report – Part 78: Chinese Economic Data for April Indicates Recovery
Key economic data from China for the month of April has indicated a full recovery in the country’s economic activity……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
LiB Separator Business Pays Dividends for Teijin Amid Telework Boom
Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is seeing a strong performance from its business in lithium-ion battery (LiB) separators. Sales volume has surged…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Clariant’s Chinese Head Andy Walti Talks Strategy, Economic Forecasts
Clariant AG is dealing with a wide range of economic factors as it looks to solidify its business in China……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Develops New Technology to Suppress Formaldehyde Emissions From Polyacetal
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corp. (MEP) has developed a new technology that is able to suppress the emission of formaldehyde in general-use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Brings New Technologies to the Table in Automotive LiB Arena
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is developing new technologies for the creation of lithium-ion battery (LiB) materials as it looks to make…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Looks to Achieve Greener Polyurethane Raw Materials as Part of CO2 Chemistry Efforts
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is looking to accelerate the practical application of CO2 chemistry technology, which looks to form chemicals…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 3: Caustic Soda Market Struggles to Escape Rut
While the overseas polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market is booming, business for caustic soda is sluggish. Domestic demand – always prone…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Manufacturers Pursue Cheaper EV Batteries by Ditching Cobalt
As the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) continues worldwide, companies are working to reduce their use of expensive cobalt, allowing…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
