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.
Coronavirus Report – Part 15: Kanto Chemical Supplies Japan With Coronavirus Test Kits From South Korean Company
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc. has started supplying novel coronavirus (COVID-19) gene detection kits in Japan as research reagents. Named Powerchek…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 14: Global Battery Industry Slows, But for How Long?
The impact of the novel coronavirus is slowing the global battery industry. According to survey results from Yano Research Institute…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei to Withdraw From Styrenic Resins Business
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) intends to halt production of styrenic resins, which are used in consumer electronics and other such…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 11: Shadow Looms Over Global Chemical Industry
The spread of the novel coronavirus has begun to cast its shadow over the future of the globe’s chemical industry……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray to Add New German Production for Fuel Cell Components
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is working to establish a second plant at Greenerity GmbH (GNT), a German subsidiary engaged in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Suppliers of Semiconductor Materials Shift Production to South Korea
The dispute between Japan and South Korea over exports of semiconductor materials has pushed Japanese suppliers to establish production facilities…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Teamplas Group to Bolster Production of Recycled Plastic Compounds
Teamplas Group Co. Ltd., a major Thai firm involved in plastic compounds production and injection molding, intends this spring to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals Names Osamu Hashimoto as New President
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) has announced in a press conference at its Tokyo headquarters that Osamu Hashimoto, currently a senior…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Toray President Akihiro Nikkaku Talks Business Forecasts, Growth Strategies
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is laying out a range of plans for efficiency, innovation and more as it looks to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
