Chinese Companies Consider Exporting CPL, Causing Disruption in Asian Markets
After repeatedly building new plants solely for domestic demand, Chinese caprolactam (CPL) manufacturers have now begun considering exports. This year…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group Looks to Ramp up Production of Eco-Friendly Products
The Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) is looking at increasing production of eco-friendly products in its Polymers & Compounds domain,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AGC to Boost Chlor-Alkali Production Capacity to Record Level in Thailand
AGC Inc. (TYO:5201) plans to increase production of caustic soda, VCM and PVC by 15, 30 and 30 percent, respectively,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Taking a Look at Supply Chains – Part 1: Natural Gas Market Thrown About by Europe
Recent months have seen concerns on the rise in various industrial sectors, with companies worried about both surging energy prices…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Spate of Accidents at Western Chinese Chemical Plants Exemplifies Challenges of Industrial Relocation
Plans to relocate Chinese manufacturing from the country’s east to its west are experiencing difficulties. Of 32 accidents that occurred…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Zeon Targets 50% Cut to CO2 Emissions by 2030
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) has set itself a target of halving CO2 emissions by fiscal 2030, aiming here to get the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Becomes First Japanese Chemical Firm to Hit 500B Yen in Net Income
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4063) has become the first Japanese chemical company to get above the 500 billion yen ($3.85…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Develops NMP-Free Photosensitive Polyimide With High Pressure Resistance for Use in EVs
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed an eco-friendly positive photosensitive polyimide that does not use N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) solvent. Plans are…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AGC Offers New Materials for Optical Device Packaging
Factors like COVID-19 have brought widespread growth for virus inactivation technologies based on UV-C light and its 200–280 nanometer wavelength,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Tokyo Printing Ink Gets Biomass Content to Over 60% in New Web Offset Ink
Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd. (TYO:4635) has developed a new heatset web offset ink that enables low carbon emissions……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
