Industry

Mitsui Chemicals Moves to Implement Long-Term Plan for Pursuing Business and ESG in Tandem

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) has started to implement a management approach that emphasizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Having…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Riken Technos to Boost TPE, PVC Compound Production Capacity

Riken Technos Corp. (TYO:4220) plans to increase its capacity to produce thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds in Japan and PVC compounds…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals to Increase Production Capacity of TPO

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) announced on July 28 that it will increase its production capacity for Milastomer, a thermoplastic olefinic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Tayca to Boost Production of Chemical Products for Cosmetics Industry Use

Tayca Corp. (TYO:4027)  will increase its production of cosmetics materials. Aiming to provide a steady supply of functional microparticle products…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kao Representative Director Yoshihiro Hasebe Talks New Technologies, Strategies

The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with the heads of R&D divisions of major Japanese chemical companies. For this installment, we talked with Yoshihiro Hasebe, representative director and senior managing executive officer (former director, senior managing executive…

Toray Adds New LiB Testing Equipment in Pursuit of Next-Gen Battery Components

Looking to bring about next-generation battery components, Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) recently installed equipment for LiB safety assessment and analysis…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

India Gears up for 70% Increase in Polypropylene Production Capacity

Momentum is growing in India around the increased production of polypropylene (PP). Through 2025, local companies are planning to invest…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japan Vam & Poval to Make Tenfold Increase to PVA Production Capacity

Japan Vam & Poval Co. Ltd. (JVP) is increasing its production capacity tenfold for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to be used…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2021 – Part 3: Paths to Growth

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.

Asahi Kasei Leans on Zoll Acquisition to Accelerate Growth in Health Care Sector

Set to mark its 100th anniversary next year, Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has grown its business over the years by…… Please subscribe to read the full story.