Offshore Wind Power Begins to Take Shape in Japan
The offshore wind power market is readying to take off in Japan. November 2018 saw a bill for the market…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical President Keiichi Iwata Lays out Plan to Get Core Operating Income to 280B Yen
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) President Keiichi Iwata has highlighted plans to reach 280 billion yen ($2.68 billion) in core…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sharp Rise in Demand for Wind Power Applications Tightens Carbon Fiber Market
The market structure for polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber is undergoing drastic change, with a sharper than expected demand surge in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sharp Price Hikes Rain Down in Japanese Market for Chemical Fertilizer Ingredients
With tight supply and demand pushing up international market prices across the board for chemical fertilizer ingredients, Japanese domestic price…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Yokohama Rubber Looks to Use Cellulose Nanofiber for Tire Reinforcement
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has confirmed that including cellulose nanofiber (CNF) in synthetic rubber for tires can help to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 2: International PVC Prices Show Notable Rise
Japanese chemical companies with electrolysis businesses are quite divided in terms of their financial results, with most of this being…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Daicel Targets 2024 for Launch of Centralized Medical Business
Daicel Corp. (TYO:4202) is making preparations to launch a medical business for 2024. On top of bringing together the handling…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Daikin Looks to Offer Fluoropolymer Binder in Form of Binder–CNT Dispersion
Daikin Industries Ltd. (TYO:6367) is looking to promote sales of fluoropolymer binders to customers in the battery market. The company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Acetone Surplus Set to Dwindle Amid Phenol Production Cuts
There is a strong likelihood that the supply–demand balance for acetone will tighten up in Asia. In the current market,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Namasindo Plas CEO Yanto Widodo Discusses Rise Around, Future With Recycled PET
PT Namasindo Plas is expanding its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling business. The Indonesian PET preform and container manufacturer is currently…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
