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.
Oji Holdings Targets Medical & Health Care Use for Wood-Based Bioplastics
Oji Holdings Corp (TYO:3861) is exploring medical product applications for biomass plastics derived from wood. As demand shrinks worldwide in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
JFE Chemical Eyes Shift to High-Value-Added Offerings in Phenol-Based Product Lineup
JFE Chemical Corp. is pursuing a shift to high added value in its phenol-based chemical products. Looking mainly here at…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Industrial Complex Restructuring – Part 2: Plans for Carbon-Neutral Complexes Revised as Japan Prioritizes Energy Transition
A Japanese government document from this March has sent shock waves through local governments that host petrochemical complexes. Released by…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Sells PTA Businesses in China and India
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (TYO:4188) announced on July 27 that it will sell its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) businesses in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Works to Perfect Domestic Biopharma Manufacturing Capabilities
European and U.S. corporations now have an exclusive hold on the manufacturing technologies used in the advanced field of pharmaceuticals…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Unveils Next-Generation EV Concept Car
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) unveiled on May 17 its next-generation concept car. Developed by bringing together the company’s products and…… Please subscribe to read full story.
