Nippon Shokubai, Sanyo Chemical Suspend Merger Amid Tough Market Conditions
Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) and Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd. (TYO:4471) have announced that they are halting their business merger……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Eyes Improved Safety of Next-Gen LiBs With New Separator
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a separator that is able to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). With…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 2: International PVC Prices Show Notable Rise
Japanese chemical companies with electrolysis businesses are quite divided in terms of their financial results, with most of this being…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Mitsui Chemicals President Osamu Hashimoto Discusses Adaptions Amid Volatile Business Environment
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) President & CEO Osamu Hashimoto is fast approaching his first-year anniversary since taking up the mantle…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Evonik SEAANZ President Shirley Qi Discusses Business Environment, Future Plans
Evonik Industries AG is taking a proactive approach to business amid what has been a difficult environment this past year,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Zeon Joins European Organizations in Pushing for a More Nuanced Approach to CNT Regulation
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) is heightening its global presence in the area of regulatory science, which is aimed at advancing the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Packaging Sector Enters Era of Major Reform – Part 3: Western Chemical Firms Refine Their Technologies
With society working to build a new ecosystem for the packaging sector, we have entered into an era in which…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Showa Denko to Set up Local Production for Graphite Electrodes in Europe, Southeast Asia
Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) is pursuing multiple efforts to bolster its network of local production for large-diameter graphite electrodes. At…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Pursues Wet-Process Production of Electronic-Grade Phosphoric Acid
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) has set its sights on developing technology for the wet-process production of electronic-grade high-purity phosphoric acid…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Confirms Deep-UV LEDs Can Inactivate COVID-19
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has confirmed the efficacy of deep-UV LEDs in inactivating COVID-19. By carrying out testing on LEDs…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
