Spate of US PVC Companies Declare Force Majeure
The aftermath of Hurricane Ida in the U.S. is likely to seriously affect the supply-demand balance of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Resurgence in Japan’s Semiconductor Industry – Part 1: Companies Jostle for Position Around All-Important Materials
As global semiconductor demand continues to rise, Japanese companies are ramping up their investments in semiconductor materials, which hold the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
High Market Prices for MMA Continue to Hold Strong
Market conditions for methyl methacrylate (MMA) continue to run high, maintaining a price mark of $2,050 per ton in the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Orsted Leads Major Joint Project to Build Large-Scale Hydrogen Industry Cluster in Europe
A major green hydrogen project is getting under way along Europe’s North Sea coast. With an eye toward 2030, Danish…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Hurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc on US Chemical Supply Chains
The havoc brought about by Hurricane Ida across the Eastern U.S. is having a major impact on chemical production and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
White Phosphorus Price Surge Presents Major Implications
Prices are surging for white phosphorus (WP), a material used in a wide range of products that span electronic components…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Considers PMMA Chemical Recycling Operations for Thailand
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is looking to launch chemical recycling operations for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) in Thailand, where its corporate group…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Adapts PET Films to Automotive and Other Next-Gen Uses
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is finding good results for its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films in the areas of multilayer ceramic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Surfactant Demand Continues to Recover in Japan
Japanese demand for surfactants appears set to continue running strong throughout 2021. In addition to a more general rebound in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Push for Material Recycling of Drink Bottles Expands to Include Labels
The drink industry is starting to see a new phase arise within the “3Rs” of reduce, reuse, recycle. While Japan…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
