Industry

Toray Looks to Make Profitable Business out of Super Nanotech

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is refining its offerings in nanotechnology. The company is looking at technological realms such as Nanodesign…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Recycled, Bio-Based Resins Hit Growth Plateau Amid COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 has seen recycled and bio-based resins hit a temporary lull in growth, with prices for these…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals to Ramp up MDI Output in South Korea

Kumho Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (KMCI), a South Korean affiliate of Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183), is set to bolster its production…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Adapts PET Films to Automotive and Other Next-Gen Uses

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is finding good results for its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films in the areas of multilayer ceramic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

China’s Power Restrictions Lead to High ECH Prices in Asia

The price of epichlorohydrin (ECH) is soaring in the Asian market. This is in part because power restrictions put in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Toray President Akihiro Nikkaku Talks Company Efforts to Prosper out of Fluctuating Market Conditions

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has fared reasonably well compared to some other companies over the past couple of years amid…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

METI Bans Export of Around 270 Items to Russia

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has banned the export of some 270 items to Russia. Effective March…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Targets End of Fiscal 2022 for BN Sheet Commercialization

The Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) is working toward quick commercialization of heat dissipation sheets that make use of boron…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Carbon Magic to Ramp up Support for Flying Cars

Toray Carbon Magic Co. Ltd. (TCM), a Toray Group company engaged in the molding of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), is…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Pharmaceutical Industry Feels Deep Impact With 2016 Drug Pricing Reform

An aspect with huge impact from the 2016 drug pricing system reform has been the provision for exceptional reprising. Implemented…… Please subscribe to read the full story.