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.
Coronavirus Report – Part 77: Japan’s Pharmaceutical Companies Move in Quick Order to Treat Infection
Japanese pharmaceutical companies have lined up to develop a myriad of solutions to treat COVID-19 infections. One such company here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
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.
