JNC Ramps up Nonwoven Fabric Production in Thailand, Japan and China
JNC Corp. is expanding capacity at three locations in its global production network for air-through nonwoven fabrics. A new production…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Zeon and Sumitomo Chemical to Consolidate S-SBR Business, Reach Basic Agreement
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) and Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) announced on Aug. 4 that they have agreed in principle to integrate…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Determined to Maintain Over 50% of Carbon Fiber Market Share
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) remains dedicated to keep a market share of over 50 percent in the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) carbon…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Carbon Magic to Manufacture CFRP Airliner Parts
Toray Carbon Magic Co. Ltd. (TCM) is expanding its operations into aviation-related manufacturing, having identified it as a key business…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Polypropylene to Shut Down Slurry PP Facility at Goi Plant
Japan Polypropylene Corp. has announced that it will shut down one of the polypropylene (PP) facilities at its Goi plant…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei and Mitsubishi Chemical Aim to Restore Mizushima Ethylene Operations This Month
Repairs are being undertaken on an ethylene facility jointly operated by Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Ube Industries Completes Osaka R&D Center
Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) has completed work on its Osaka R&D Center, located within the company’s Sakai Factory in Sakai…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Teva API Japan Names Feldman as New President
Gil Feldman has been appointed as the new president of Teva API Japan Ltd., the Japanese arm of Teva Active…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Showa Denko to Collaborate with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metals in Oita
Showa Denko Co. Ltd. (TYO:4004) is looking to enhance cooperation efforts within the Oita industrial complex, Oita Prefecture. Having commenced…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
PVC Product Shipments Slow Down, While Inventory Grows
Inventory levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin pipes and connectors are rising dramatically in what is a notable trend considering…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
