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.
Caustic Soda Supply–Demand Balance Poised to Grow Only Tighter in Asia
The Asian market for caustic soda looks set to continue trending strongly. While Chinese players had been tightening their supplies…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Pencil to Launch CNT Dispersant for LiBs by 2023
Longtime pen and pencil maker Mitsubishi Pencil Co. Ltd. (TYO:7976) is set to enter the battery material market. The company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Looks to Seize Europe’s Green Hydrogen Market
When it comes to efforts toward realizing a circular economy, Europe is a world leader. This is due in large…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical to Boost Photoresist Production Capacity
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is increasing the photoresist production capacity of a plant in Japan to meet increased demand…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
