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European MMA Manufacturers Struggle as Natural Gas Prices Surge

Manufacturers of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Europe have found themselves up against a tough situation. The three main players here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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Interview: Asahi Kasei President Hideki Kobori Discusses Progress of Current Medium-Term Management Plan, Future of Petrochemical Industry

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has been making strides under its current medium-term management plan. Company president Hideki Kobori recently sat…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Daicel Targets 2024 for Launch of Centralized Medical Business

Daicel Corp. (TYO:4202) is making preparations to launch a medical business for 2024. On top of bringing together the handling…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Sumitomo Chemical President Keiichi Iwata Talks Industry Trends, Business Strategy

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is facing a range of new opportunities and considerations as it heads into 2022. The…… Please subscribe to read the full story.  

Interview: Mitsui Chemicals President Osamu Hashimoto Shines Light on New Long-Term Business Plan

This spring is set to see Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) launch its new long-term business plan for 2030. Osamu Hashimoto,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Kao Sets 500B Yen Sales Target for Life Care Business

Kao Corp. (TYO:4452) has set an approximate target of 500 billion yen ($4.34 billion) in net sales by 2030 for…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Interview: Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings President Jean-Marc Gilson Discusses Corporate Approach to Follow Organizational Restructuring

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (MCHC; TYO:4188) is readying for a major shakeup and streamlining in its management structure this April…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2022 – Part 4: How to Approach Unprofitable Businesses

The Chemical Daily recently sat down with the leaders of five Japanese chemical giants to get their perspectives on a…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Teijin to Offer CFRTP Resin for Vehicle Crash Boxes

Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is offering its Sereebo carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) as an alternative to steel and aluminum in the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

JSR Pursues New Developments in Life Sciences Business

JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) is stepping up its efforts to develop new business in the company’s Life Sciences Corp. As one…… Please subscribe to read the full story.