Interview: MGC President Details Path to Sustainable Growth Under New Medium-Term Management Plan
With Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) having launched a new medium-term management plan for fiscal 2021–2023, the company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
The Push for Monomaterial Packaging – Part 1: Industry Ramps up Creation of International Standards
Global brands engaged in food, drinks and daily necessities are increasingly seeking to adopt monomaterial packaging, which is well suited…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Pursues Work Style Reforms Through Digital Technology
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is looking to fully leverage digital technology in its pursuit of operational improvements. Amid growing calls…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Looks to Supply Bioabsorbable Polymers for Individualized Medicine
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) seeks to build a business in the realm of made-to-order medical devices by leveraging highly processed…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Big Pharma in Big Push to Increase Use of Biomass Materials in Drug Packaging
The pharmaceuticals industry has begun using drug packaging material made from plant-derived materials. One attempt under way is to use…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Battery Makers Shift Hard to High Added Value to Counter Chinese Rivals
The battery industry has been beset by companies, primarily from China, aggressively competing with low prices. To ensure profits, Japanese…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Launches New Unit to Combine Automotive & Environmental Materials
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has merged its Automotive Center in Japan, which markets automotive-related technologies, with its Environment & Energy…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ethylene Production Falls 10.3% for June, Down 7% for First Half of 2016
Ethylene production for June 2016 suffered a year-on-year drop of 10.3 percent, to 446,200 tons, according to production records of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Moves Into In Vitro Diagnostic Pharmaceuticals
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is entering the business of in vitro pharmaceuticals with plans to launch a research exam kit…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2019 – Part 3: Problems with Plastics
The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to hear from chemical company executives regarding their outlooks for 2019. After finding…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
