Teijin to Offer CFRTP Resin for Vehicle Crash Boxes
Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is offering its Sereebo carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) as an alternative to steel and aluminum in the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Caustic Soda Supply–Demand Balance Poised to Grow Only Tighter in Asia
The Asian market for caustic soda looks set to continue trending strongly. While Chinese players had been tightening their supplies…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
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.
Toray Develops NMP-Free Photosensitive Polyimide With High Pressure Resistance for Use in EVs
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed an eco-friendly positive photosensitive polyimide that does not use N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) solvent. Plans are…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan’s Leading Drug Manufacturers Grow Sales Revenue on Back of Mainstay Products
Drug manufacturers across Japan have now released their business results for fiscal 2021. Looking at companies using the April–March fiscal…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Considers Increased Output of Purified Sulfuric Acid in Taiwan
The Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) is considering a ramp-up in production of purified sulfuric acid, which is used for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
