Asahi Kasei Senior Executive Officer Hideyuki Yamagishi Talks Digital Transformation
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 Hideyuki Yamagishi, senior executive officer (former lead executive officer and senior general manager of…
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.
Kuraray Looks for PMMA to Replace Glass in Automotive Sector
Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) is setting its sights on the automotive sector with its business for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
What Solutions Does the Future Hold for Plastic Packaging Materials?
Discussions are taking place worldwide over the future of plastic packaging materials amid the issue of plastic rubbish in the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Zeon Joins Nagoya University Venture to Shed Light on CNT Biodegradation Methods
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) has set out to shed light on measures through which carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can be biodegraded in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Talks Pursuits Ahead of Transition in Management Plans
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is moving toward the end of what has been a significant medium-term management plan, which has…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
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.
Ethylene Utilization Rate Stays Above 90% for 60th Consecutive Month
Japan’s ethylene production for last November totaled 559,600 tons, according to data published recently by the Ministry of Economy, Trade…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2019 – Part 5: Future Prospects
The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to hear from chemical company executives regarding their outlooks for 2019. Continuing on…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2019 – Part 3: Problems with Plastics
The Chemical Daily recently had the opportunity to hear from chemical company executives regarding their outlooks for 2019. After finding…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
