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Toray to Add New German Production for Fuel Cell Components

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is working to establish a second plant at Greenerity GmbH (GNT), a German subsidiary engaged in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kuraray Sets Sights on Increased TPS Sales

Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is aiming to increase the volume of its hydrogenated thermoplastic styrene (TPS) elastomer business by 5…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Thammasat University Lecturer Kiatanantha Lounkaew Details How COVID-19 is Hitting Thai Economy

As the novel coronavirus continues to ravage the world’s economy and lifestyles, Thailand has been no exception, with the pandemic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Giants in Europe, US Turn Increasingly to Renewable Energy

Chemical companies in Europe and the U.S. are ramping up efforts to power their plants with electric power sourced from…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Bakelite Gears up to Mass-Produce Plant-Derived Phenolic Resin

Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. (TYO:4203) has developed technology for mass-producing a new solid novolac phenolic resin that utilizes lignin, a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

AEPW Makes Fivefold Increase to Plastic Recycling Investment Targets

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) is significantly expanding its operational goals for the management and recycling of plastic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Price Hikes to Be Key in Market Recovery for Graphite Electrodes – Part 2

After a year and a half of sluggish demand, the market for graphite electrodes and needle coke now faces a……

Sumitomo Chemical President Keiichi Iwata Lays out Plan to Get Core Operating Income to 280B Yen

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) President Keiichi Iwata has highlighted plans to reach 280 billion yen ($2.68 billion) in core…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

China’s Shift Toward Next-Gen Vehicles – Part 3: Companies Pursue New Means of Approach in Bid for Market Gain

As the Chinese government makes an all-out shift in favor of next-generation vehicles, a shakeup is being witnessed among not…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Column: Time for Japan’s Diversified Chemical Companies to Shake Things Up

Stock prices of Japanese chemical companies have bounced back in a big way, owing in large part to their delivery…… Please subscribe to read the full story.