Five of Japan’s Eight Chemical Giants Post Record Profits for April–December Period
Japan’s eight major chemical companies have now all released their financial results for April–December 2021, with five recording their highest…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Set to Invest in Batteries, IT-Related Chemicals Under New Business Plan
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has launched its new medium-term corporate business plan, under which it intends to increase investment…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
IRPC Positions Acetylene Black and More for Use in EV Parts
IRPC PCL, part of Thailand’s state-owned PTT Group, is showing an increased interest in materials for electric vehicles (EVs). One…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: New Asahi Kasei President Koshiro Kudo Discusses Investment, Growth Under Next Medium-Term Plan
New Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) president Koshiro Kudo recently sat down with The Chemical Daily to discuss his aspirations in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Situation in Ukraine Strikes Serious Blow to Europe’s Chemical Industry
Europe’s chemical industry is taking a direct hit as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes energy prices to surge. One particularly…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Becomes First Japanese Chemical Firm to Hit 500B Yen in Net Income
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4063) has become the first Japanese chemical company to get above the 500 billion yen ($3.85…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Targets End of Fiscal 2022 for BN Sheet Commercialization
The Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) is working toward quick commercialization of heat dissipation sheets that make use of boron…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Asahi Kasei Chairman Hideki Kobori Discusses the Company’s Next 100 Years
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) celebrated the centenary of its founding on May 25, 2022. Originally a producer of the ammonia…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Creates New Polymer for Air Battery Separators
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has created a nonporous ion-conducting polymer membrane for air batteries. The company designed a new polymer…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sekisui Chemical Creates New Brand in Push for Biorefinery Business
Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4204) has launched Unison, a new brand for its biorefinery business. By promoting this brand, the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
