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Interview: Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings President Hitoshi Ochi Talks Business Plans

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (TYO:4188) is set for a number of changes this year, with aims to both start up…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical to Build New PP Compound Plant in Poland

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) will build a new production base for polypropylene (PP) compounds in Poland. Coming at an…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

German Consortium Develops New EV Battery Concept Using SMC for the Top Cover

A consortium of German companies including Evonik Industries AG has developed a lighter and more cost-effective battery concept for use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals Plans to Beef up Infrastructure for Lens Monomer Production

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is moving to expand its business for vision care materials. The company is looking here at…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

China Looks to Take the Lead in Growing EV Battery Market

The global market for batteries is undergoing a shift, with automobiles starting to replace smartphones as the world’s primary application…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toyota CRDL Develops Innovative Technology to Boost Transmittance of PMMA, Other Resin Lenses

Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc. (Toyota CRDL) has developed a new anti-reflective technology that improves the transmittance of resin lenses…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sony Develops Sustainable Paper Material From Bamboo, Sugarcane and Recycled Paper

Sony Group Corp. (TYO:6758) has developed a sustainable paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane and post-consumer recycled paper of specified…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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Maxell Targets Practical Applications for New Button-Shaped All-Solid-State Battery

Maxell Ltd. is working to commercialize a button-shaped all-solid-state battery by the end of fiscal 2021, targeting application here with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japan Struggles to Secure Polyolefin Imports as China and the West Get Priority Supply

Customers in Japan are showing concern about their ability to secure imports of polyolefins. Global suppliers are prioritizing their exports…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Adapts PET Films to Automotive and Other Next-Gen Uses

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is finding good results for its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films in the areas of multilayer ceramic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.