Interview: Kuraray President Hitoshi Kawahara Talks Business Plans
The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to talk with Hitoshi Kawahara, president of Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405), to hear…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Zeon Eyes Unpowered Sensors Based on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) is looking to develop applications for a thermoelectric conversion module that uses single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) made…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals to Withdraw From Japanese PTA Production in Clear Shift to Performance Materials
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) plans to withdraw from the Japanese production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA). August 2023 will see…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical to Offer PE for Use in Monomaterial Soft Packaging Compatible With Horizontal Recycling
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is planning a fiscal 2022 launch for a polyethylene (PE) product that can be used…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Moves to Implement Long-Term Plan for Pursuing Business and ESG in Tandem
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) has started to implement a management approach that emphasizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Having…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Companies Ramp up Investment Into Local Chinese Production of Semiconductor Materials
While the Chinese market for cutting-edge semiconductors has been hit by U.S.–China trade tensions, the more mature end of the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Sika CEO Thomas Hasler Talks Strategy
Sika AG is continuing to show good results, driven in large part by the thorough market focus that has been…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Bakelite Targets 300B Yen Sales Revenue for FY2023
Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. (TYO:4203) has raised the fiscal 2023 business targets of its ongoing medium-term management plan, bringing these…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Capital Investment by 55 Chemical and Materials Companies Set to Rise 16.8% in Fiscal 2022
The Chemical Daily has compiled data on capital investment by chemical and materials companies. The figures cover actual investment in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sharp Price Hikes Rain Down in Japanese Market for Chemical Fertilizer Ingredients
With tight supply and demand pushing up international market prices across the board for chemical fertilizer ingredients, Japanese domestic price…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
