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Chemical and Material Manufacturers Focus on Monomaterial Packaging in Thailand

Chemical and material manufacturers are making a concerted push to develop and market monomaterial packaging in Thailand. The move has…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

Toppan Looks to Recycle Waste Plastic for Use in Flexible Packaging

Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. (TYO:7911) has set out to develop technology for turning used plastic containers and packaging into recycled…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Single-Walled CNTs Meet With Surge in Popularity as Companies Hone in on Unique Characteristics

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are finding increased popularity as of late for their light weight, strength, and high electrical and thermal…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 2: Chemicals for Disinfectants, Antibacterial Agents Run Thin While Mask Production Plays Catchup to Meet Demand

Breaking out in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, the novel coronavirus has resulted in rapidly increased demand for the likes of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Ube Industries Moves to Increase Polyamide Elastomer Production

Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) is taking steps to increase its production of thermoplastic polyamide elastomers used in components for sports…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Coronavirus Report – Part 78: Chinese Economic Data for April Indicates Recovery

Key economic data from China for the month of April has indicated a full recovery in the country’s economic activity……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

LiB Separator Business Pays Dividends for Teijin Amid Telework Boom

Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is seeing a strong performance from its business in lithium-ion battery (LiB) separators. Sales volume has surged…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Clariant’s Chinese Head Andy Walti Talks Strategy, Economic Forecasts

Clariant AG is dealing with a wide range of economic factors as it looks to solidify its business in China……. Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Develops New Technology to Suppress Formaldehyde Emissions From Polyacetal

Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corp. (MEP) has developed a new technology that is able to suppress the emission of formaldehyde in general-use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical Brings New Technologies to the Table in Automotive LiB Arena

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is developing new technologies for the creation of lithium-ion battery (LiB) materials as it looks to make…… Please subscribe to read the full story.