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.
Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 4: PVC Gel Shows Potential in Artificial Muscles, COVID Countermeasures
The durability of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) makes the material a frequent choice for use in products with a long life…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Resurgence in Japan’s Semiconductor Industry – Part 2: Post-Process Materials Take on Ever-Increasing Importance
Along with the pre-process of forming circuits on the silicon wafer, growing importance now is being placed on the post-process…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical and Material Companies Look to Take Pharmaceutical Operations to the Next Stage
Japanese pharmaceutical companies affiliated with chemical and material firms are heading into a new phase with the start of fiscal…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical and US Startup to Develop Automotive Materials Using Resin Produced by Microorganisms
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has teamed up with California-based startup Newlight Technologies Inc. to jointly develop automotive materials using…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan, South Korea and Export Regulations on Semiconductor Materials – Part 2: Are Batteries Next?
Industry players are concerned over future developments after Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) tightened controls on electronic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 44: Southeast Asia Shows Hunger for Food and Beverage Packaging Materials
As countries in Southeast Asia look to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 through urban lockdowns, demand is standing strong…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Calbee Bolsters Efforts for Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials
Calbee Inc. (TYO:2229) is working to bring about more environmentally friendly packaging materials. The major Japanese snacks manufacturer, which uses…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Price Hikes in Flexible Packaging Supply Chain Pose Predicament for Converter Companies
High crude oil and naphtha prices are driving up costs in the supply chain for flexible packaging materials. And while…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Li–S Batteries Hold Promise of Light Weight, High Capacity Beyond LiBs – Part 2
One material that has garnered particular attention for lithium–sulfur (Li–S) battery use in recent years is sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN). And…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
