Industry

Push for Material Recycling of Drink Bottles Expands to Include Labels

The drink industry is starting to see a new phase arise within the “3Rs” of reduce, reuse, recycle. While Japan…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray to Launch Japan’s First Sales of PMMA Hemodiafiltration Device

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is launching sales in Japan of a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) hemodiafiltration (HDF) filter that uses hollow…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Develops New Photosensitive Polyimide

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a negative photosensitive polyimide that minimizes warping caused by thermal stress while also facilitating…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

JPCA Fears Possible Decline in Cracker Utilization Rate

The Japan Petrochemical Industry Association (JPCA) has noted that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic turmoil have brought…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical to Bolster LCP Production, Marketing Activities for EV Use

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is gearing up to increase its production of liquid crystal polymer (LCP). Looking to get…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kawasaki Leads Japan’s Push for Industrial Complexes With Hydrogen Energy, Carbon Recycling

Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, is leading Japan in the effort to make industrial complexes carbon-neutral. Having faced a growing sense of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service

The Chemical Daily, Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English website today.

Nippi to Increase Production of Collagen Peptides

Nippi Inc. (TYO:7932) is expanding its collagen peptide production facilities to meet growing demand for the functional material. The company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

China’s Jiangsu Province Looks to Weed Out Over 1,400 Chemical Firms

Having already devised a plan to cut down on its number of chemical companies and chemical industrial parks, China’s Jiangsu…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2020 – Part 4: Grappling With a Digital Revolution

The Chemical Daily recently sat down with the leaders of some major players in Japan’s chemical industry. After detailing the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.