Asahi Kasei to Become Tier 0.5 Supplier; Will Utilize CAE Technology to Develop Automotive Materials
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is aiming to increase its presence in the automotive industry, working closely with customers from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Pursues M&A to Grow Pharmaceuticals Business in Europe
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is looking to expand its overseas operations in the pharmaceuticals business. Having already bolstered its business…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
European MMA Manufacturers Struggle as Natural Gas Prices Surge
Manufacturers of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Europe have found themselves up against a tough situation. The three main players here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Oji Holdings Eyes Creating PLA Business out of Wood-Derived Biochemicals
Oji Holdings Corp. (TYO:3861) is planning to form a business for biochemicals created from the starting point of wood-derived sugar…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chinese Companies Consider Exporting CPL, Causing Disruption in Asian Markets
After repeatedly building new plants solely for domestic demand, Chinese caprolactam (CPL) manufacturers have now begun considering exports. This year…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Rasa Industries Eyes Increased Production of High-Performance Inorganic Materials for Compound Semiconductor Use
Rasa Industries Ltd. (TYO:4022) has begun looking into increasing its production of high-purity inorganic materials for use in compound semiconductors……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Determined to Maintain Over 50% of Carbon Fiber Market Share
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) remains dedicated to keep a market share of over 50 percent in the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) carbon…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Hitachi Chemical CEO Hisashi Maruyama Talks M&A, Capital Investments
Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4217) has not been shy of late in its pursuit of business expansion, making a series…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical and Material Manufacturers Focus on Monomaterial Packaging in Thailand
Chemical and material manufacturers are making a concerted push to develop and market monomaterial packaging in Thailand. The move has…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2020 – Part 3: Sorting Through the Plastic Waste Problem
The Chemical Daily recently sat down with and got some industry insight from those steering Japan’s biggest chemical companies. After…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
