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DSM Looks to Deepen Development of Japanese Market With New Catheter Coating Agent

Royal DSM NV has launched Japanese sales of a new hydrophilic coating agent for covering the surface of tubular catheters…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Asahi Kasei Pursues Digital Transformation Through Restructuring, New Initiatives

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has established a new business unit it is calling Digital Value Co-Creation. By using this new…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Launch Ultrapure Hydrogen Peroxide Plant in China

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Inc. (MGC; TYO:4182) is planning on building a new plant in China for ultrapure hydrogen peroxide to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

International Glycerin Prices Surge Amid High Demand

International market prices for glycerin have surged of late, reaching around $900 per ton despite having been just above $700…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Honshu Chemical to Bolster Trimethylphenol Production Capacity

Honshu Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. (TYO:4115) is setting about to expand its production capacity for trimethylphenol (TMP), a raw material…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Raw Material Shortages Create Difficulties in Biopharma Production

Global demand is on the rise for culture tanks, cell culture media and purification resins, all of which are used…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

Du Pont–Toray Sets Sights on Non-Automotive Applications for TPC-ET

Du Pont-Toray Co. Ltd. is planning a major initiative in the market for thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET), with a specific…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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.