Asahi Kasei Grows Worldwide Business for CO2 Chemicals – Part 2: Innovations to PC Resin Production
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has been working to further fine-tune its manufacturing technology for CO2-derived polycarbonate (PC) resin, having first…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Shikibo to Establish Southeast Asian Production for Low-CO2 Polyester Fiber
Shikibo Ltd. (TYO:3109) is setting about Indonesian and Vietnamese production of its Offco Nano polyester fiber, which is touted as…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
