Survey: How Japanese Chemical Firms Are Handling Crisis Management Amid COVID-19
Companies in Japan’s chemical sector have bolstered their systems for crisis management in recent years, reflecting lessons learnt from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Fiscal 2021 to Be a Stepping Stone Toward Growth for Major Chemical Industry Players
Major chemical companies are embarking on portfolio reforms this fiscal year as they look to recalibrate their operations. Any players…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Signs Point to Supply–Demand Ease for Polyolefins in Asia–Pacific
The Asia–Pacific market for polyolefins appears to be easing. This is despite the lack of any bearish market factors in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AIST and Tosoh Develop Efficient Method of Recycling Coal-Fired Power Plant Emissions
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology’s (AIST) Interdisciplinary Research Center for Catalytic Chemistry has worked with Tosoh…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical Eyes Core Operating Income of 280B Yen in New Medium-Term Management Plan
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has laid out a target of 280 billion yen ($2.56 billion) in core operating income…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
New Showa Denko Technology Uses Film to Bond Dissimilar Materials for Automotive, Electronic Applications
Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) has developed a film-based bonding technology dubbed WelQuick. Able to easily create strong bonds between dissimilar…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Indonesia Faces Worsening Shortage of Medical Oxygen as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Indonesia is dealing with an increasing shortage of medical oxygen as the country faces a surge in cases of the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Polypropylene Looks to Improve Food Packaging Barrier Performance With Metallocene PP
Japan Polypropylene Corp. is developing a new application for polypropylene (PP) manufactured with a metallocene catalyst. Japan Polypropylene has already…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Price Hikes in Flexible Packaging Supply Chain Pose Predicament for Converter Companies
High crude oil and naphtha prices are driving up costs in the supply chain for flexible packaging materials. And while…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan’s Ethylene Factory Utilization Rate Reaches 93.8% in September
The Japan Petrochemical Industry Association (JPCA) has announced the production and shipment volumes of major petrochemicals for September 2021. Among…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
