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.
China’s Jiangsu Province Looks to Weed Out Over 1,400 Chemical Firms
Having already devised a plan to cut down on its number of chemical companies and chemical industrial parks, China’s Jiangsu…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2020 – Part 4: Grappling With a Digital Revolution
The Chemical Daily recently sat down with the leaders of some major players in Japan’s chemical industry. After detailing the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
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.
