Unitika Pursues Market Development for Plant-Derived Resins
Unitika Ltd. (TYO:3103) is making an aggressive push into biomass plastics such as plant-derived polylactic acid (PLA) and nylon. In…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Produce Methanol from CO2, Plastic Waste
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182; MGC) is developing technology to produce methanol by using CO2 emitted from factories and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Butyl Acetate Price Surges in Asia
The price of butyl acetate is soaring in Asian markets. So far, the average price has risen to around $1,950…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Lixil Lines up Recycled Plastic for Use in Base Course and Other Civil Engineering Materials
Lixil Corp. (TYO:5938) has come up with new civil engineering materials that make use of recycled plastic, aiding in the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Southeast Asian Chemical Giants Continue Production Investments Amid COVID-19
While COVID-19 continues to rage throughout most of Southeast Asia, chemical investments in the region are going strong, with this…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Mitsui Chemicals Executive Officer Masao Sambe Discusses Pursuit of Digital Transformation
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) recently announced a new long-term business plan to see itself through the next 10 years. In…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Considers Production Boost for Methacrylic Acid to Optimize Balance in MMA Chain
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is looking at increasing its production capacity for methacrylic acid (MAA) in an effort to improve its…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei to Become Tier 0.5 Supplier; Will Utilize CAE Technology to Develop Automotive Materials
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is aiming to increase its presence in the automotive industry, working closely with customers from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI’s Green Innovation Fund Budgets 126.2B Yen for Carbon Recycling Projects in Chemical Sector
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has decided to budget up to 126.2 billion yen ($1.15 billion) from…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ethyl Acetate Market Soars to Record Level on Back of Skyrocketing Feedstock Prices in China
Ethyl acetate has once again surged in the international market. With freight on board pricing out of China standing at…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
