Packaging Sector Enters Era of Major Reform – Part 3: Western Chemical Firms Refine Their Technologies
With society working to build a new ecosystem for the packaging sector, we have entered into an era in which…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Signs of New Biochemical Players in Thai Chemical Industry Creating a Sustainable Society
Major companies in Thailand’s chemical industry are making plans for new and expanded facilities for biochemicals and resins in view…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Plans to Beef up Infrastructure for Lens Monomer Production
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is moving to expand its business for vision care materials. The company is looking here at…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: JSR CEO Eric Johnson Sheds Light on Moves Going Forward
JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) is coming up on a turning point, with a number of lofty goals and new approaches ahead…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Normal Butanol Prices Rise Sky-High Following Host of Production Troubles Worldwide
The Asian market for normal butanol (n-Butanol) has skyrocketed, soaring to the range of $1,900–1,950 per ton. Last September saw…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Nantong Government Looks to Relocate Chemical Plants in Plan Affecting Dozen-Plus Companies
The government of Nantong, China, is requesting that a number of chemical companies within the Nantong Economic and Technological Development…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Thai Chemical Industry and Government Promote Shift to Plastic Recycling, Bioplastics
Thailand’s government and private sector are coming together of late to pursue a range of efforts toward sustainability. As one…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Fiscal 2021 to Be a Stepping Stone Toward Growth for Major Chemical Industry Players
Major chemical companies are embarking on portfolio reforms this fiscal year as they look to recalibrate their operations. Any players…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Produce Methanol from CO2, Plastic Waste
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182; MGC) is developing technology to produce methanol by using CO2 emitted from factories and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Looks to Integrate R&D Operations in China by Sharing Information, Technology
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is aiming to take its R&D in China to the next level. At present, the company…… Please subscribe to read the full story.






























