Japanese Chemical Manufacturers, Trading Companies in China Struggle to Deal With Local Landscape for Hazardous Chemicals
Japanese-owned chemical manufacturers and trading companies in China are struggling to manage logistics for hazardous chemicals. Of particular issue here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Li–S Batteries Hold Promise of Light Weight, High Capacity Beyond LiBs – Part 2
One material that has garnered particular attention for lithium–sulfur (Li–S) battery use in recent years is sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN). And…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China Biggest Asian PVC Exporter in 2021 at 1.8 Million Tons
Chinese exports of PVC have soared. In 2021, a big freeze in February caused prices for U.S.-bound PVC exports to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Spate of Accidents at Western Chinese Chemical Plants Exemplifies Challenges of Industrial Relocation
Plans to relocate Chinese manufacturing from the country’s east to its west are experiencing difficulties. Of 32 accidents that occurred…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Eight Chemical Industry Power Players Combine to Post Record High in Operating Income for FY2021
Japan’s eight major chemical companies have released their consolidated results for fiscal 2021, with total operating income – or core…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
New Period of Structural Reforms Under Way as Japanese Chemical Companies Cease or Downsize Commodity Product Operations
A number of Japan’s chemical companies are withdrawing from or downsizing their production of commodity products that early on formed…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Plans CVC Launch in July to Spur Creation of New Businesses, Products
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is set to establish its first corporate venture capital (CVC) entity this July. Investment will focus…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Aims for Swifter Commercialization With Integrated Electronic Materials and Components Business
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) plans to step up efforts to combine its electronic materials and components businesses. Having established cross-divisional…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei to Utilize IP Information for Management Decisions in Push to Enhance Business Models
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has launched an initiative to put intangible assets such as intellectual property (IP) to use in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Showa Denko to Collaborate with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metals in Oita
Showa Denko Co. Ltd. (TYO:4004) is looking to enhance cooperation efforts within the Oita industrial complex, Oita Prefecture. Having commenced…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
