Japanese Battery Makers Shift Hard to High Added Value to Counter Chinese Rivals
The battery industry has been beset by companies, primarily from China, aggressively competing with low prices. To ensure profits, Japanese…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Cefic Highlights Urgent Action Needed to Diversify Procurement
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) recently hosted an online event in which it invited EU officials and representatives from…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sun A Kaken Works to Develop Monomaterial Air Cushioning
The light packaging department of Sun A. Kaken Co. Ltd. (TYO:4234) is set to begin offering easily recyclable monomaterial products……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Arkema Lines up Asian Boost to Production Capacity for Bio-Based PA
Arkema SA is planning to launch operations by year’s end at its new Singaporean manufacturing base for Rilsan, the company’s…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals to Increase Production Capacity of TPO
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) announced on July 28 that it will increase its production capacity for Milastomer, a thermoplastic olefinic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Takes Aim to Reach 12% Return on Equity
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (TYO:4188) is aiming to achieve its goal of increasing return on equity (ROE) to 12 percent as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan’s Agriculture Ministry to Create New Industry Using Transgenic Silkworms
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is launching a five-year project starting in fiscal 2017 to create new…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Nippi to Increase Production of Collagen Peptides
Nippi Inc. (TYO:7932) is expanding its collagen peptide production facilities to meet growing demand for the functional material. The company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Pursuits Ahead of Transition in Management Plans
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is moving toward the end of what has been a significant medium-term management plan, which has…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Ups Investment, Sales and Profit Targets Under New Management Plan
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) recently announced its new medium-term management plan. Set to run for a three-year period spanning through…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
