Continued Price Decline for LCDs Shakes up Market for Large Display Panels
The market for large display panels is heading into uncharted territory. After showing surging prices in the face of stay-at-home…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Advanced Film Pursues Monomaterial Packaging
Toray Advanced Film Co. Ltd. (TAF) is working to establish a setup that can help facilitate film recycling. Offering film…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AGC to Boost Chlor-Alkali Production Capacity to Record Level in Thailand
AGC Inc. (TYO:5201) plans to increase production of caustic soda, VCM and PVC by 15, 30 and 30 percent, respectively,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Covestro Thailand Managing Director Timo Slawinski Discusses Business Environment, Plans
Covestro AG, the world’s largest manufacturer of polycarbonate (PC), achieved good results last year. Looking ahead, the German-based company has…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Nippon Shokubai to Use High-Yield Sugarcane for New Green Chemical Business
Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) will attempt to create a businses out of green chemicals sourced from high-yield sugarcane. The…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Riken Technos to Boost TPE, PVC Compound Production Capacity
Riken Technos Corp. (TYO:4220) plans to increase its capacity to produce thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds in Japan and PVC compounds…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Rasa Industries Eyes Increased Production of High-Performance Inorganic Materials for Compound Semiconductor Use
Rasa Industries Ltd. (TYO:4022) has begun looking into increasing its production of high-purity inorganic materials for use in compound semiconductors……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Industrial Complex Restructuring – Part 4: Yokkaichi, Oita and Ichihara Leverage Their Respective Strengths
While the city of Kawasaki and the prefecture of Ibaraki have taken the lead in Japan’s push for carbon neutrality,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
G20 China Brings Forecasts for Tightening Supply of Fine Chemicals
Observers are forecasting a tightening of the balance between supply and demand for fine chemicals, such as pesticides and pharmaceutical…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei and Mitsubishi Chemical Aim to Restore Mizushima Ethylene Operations This Month
Repairs are being undertaken on an ethylene facility jointly operated by Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
