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Tightrope Dance Continues for Asian Supply and Demand of Caustic Soda May. 24, 2018. - The supply–demand balance for caustic soda is standing tight in Asia. Demand in Southeast Asia came in at an estimated 2.7 million tons for 2017. By application, demand was particularly […] Ube Industries Develops New Urethane Resin for Preventing Concrete Deterioration May. 24, 2018. - Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) has developed a new urethane resin with improved coating toughness and transparency for use with building materials in civil engineering. The new resin can be used […]
Tightrope Dance Continues for Asian Supply and Demand of Caustic Soda May. 24, 2018. - The supply–demand balance for caustic soda is standing tight in Asia. Demand in Southeast Asia came in at an estimated 2.7 million tons for 2017. By application, demand was particularly […] Ube Industries Develops New Urethane Resin for Preventing Concrete Deterioration May. 24, 2018. - Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) has developed a new urethane resin with improved coating toughness and transparency for use with building materials in civil engineering. The new resin can be used […]Industry
New Industry–Academia Consortium Targets Development of Human Resources May. 24, 2018. - A group of organizations including the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) and the Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ) have formed a consortium for digital and chemical human resources development. The […] METI to Push Forward Automotive Battery Reuse May. 24, 2018. - Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will make arrangements to facilitate the reuse and recycling of automotive batteries. The intention is to enable proper assessments and dealing of […]
New Industry–Academia Consortium Targets Development of Human Resources May. 24, 2018. - A group of organizations including the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) and the Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ) have formed a consortium for digital and chemical human resources development. The […] METI to Push Forward Automotive Battery Reuse May. 24, 2018. - Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will make arrangements to facilitate the reuse and recycling of automotive batteries. The intention is to enable proper assessments and dealing of […]Materials
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Expands Line of Polycarbonates for Next-Generation Vehicles May. 23, 2018. - Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corp. (MEP), Japan’s largest producer of polycarbonate materials, is beefing up its polycarbonate business operations to offer more products for next-generation vehicles. MEP anticipates that it will be […] Japan Stands With Good Odds to Dominate Organic EL Sector May. 23, 2018. - With its next-generation technology, Japan stands a reasonable chance of winning the race to dominate the promising organic electroluminescence (EL) market. This situation was brought to light by the Japan […]
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Expands Line of Polycarbonates for Next-Generation Vehicles May. 23, 2018. - Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corp. (MEP), Japan’s largest producer of polycarbonate materials, is beefing up its polycarbonate business operations to offer more products for next-generation vehicles. MEP anticipates that it will be […] Japan Stands With Good Odds to Dominate Organic EL Sector May. 23, 2018. - With its next-generation technology, Japan stands a reasonable chance of winning the race to dominate the promising organic electroluminescence (EL) market. This situation was brought to light by the Japan […]Market Background
Tightrope Dance Continues for Asian Supply and Demand of Caustic Soda May. 24, 2018. - The supply–demand balance for caustic soda is standing tight in Asia. Demand in Southeast Asia came in at an estimated 2.7 million tons for 2017. By application, demand was particularly […] Acrylic Acid Maintains High Price Point in Asia May. 22, 2018. - Asian market prices for acrylic acid continue to sit at a high point, with the chemical currently trading for around $1,300–1,400 per ton. Privately owned Chinese firms have been reducing […]
Tightrope Dance Continues for Asian Supply and Demand of Caustic Soda May. 24, 2018. - The supply–demand balance for caustic soda is standing tight in Asia. Demand in Southeast Asia came in at an estimated 2.7 million tons for 2017. By application, demand was particularly […] Acrylic Acid Maintains High Price Point in Asia May. 22, 2018. - Asian market prices for acrylic acid continue to sit at a high point, with the chemical currently trading for around $1,300–1,400 per ton. Privately owned Chinese firms have been reducing […]Innovation
Ube Industries Develops New Urethane Resin for Preventing Concrete Deterioration May. 24, 2018. - Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) has developed a new urethane resin with improved coating toughness and transparency for use with building materials in civil engineering. The new resin can be used […] Bridgestone Successfully Bonds Rubber and Resin at Molecular Level for Superior Performance May. 23, 2018. - Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) has developed copolymerization technology that sees rubber and resin elements bonded at the molecular level. This represents the world’s first success in the copolymerization of conjugated dienes […]
Ube Industries Develops New Urethane Resin for Preventing Concrete Deterioration May. 24, 2018. - Ube Industries Ltd. (TYO:4208) has developed a new urethane resin with improved coating toughness and transparency for use with building materials in civil engineering. The new resin can be used […] Bridgestone Successfully Bonds Rubber and Resin at Molecular Level for Superior Performance May. 23, 2018. - Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) has developed copolymerization technology that sees rubber and resin elements bonded at the molecular level. This represents the world’s first success in the copolymerization of conjugated dienes […]Interviews
Interview: Takeda Pharmaceutical CEO Talks Shire Deal, Shifting Business Structure – Part 2 May. 16, 2018. - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4502) has recently made waves in the pharmaceutical industry with its move to acquire Irish-based drug manufacturer Shire PLC. President and CEO Christophe Weber recently took […] Interview: Takeda Pharmaceutical CEO Talks Shire Deal, Shifting Business Structure – Part 1 May. 15, 2018. - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4502) is bringing Irish-based drug manufacturer Shire PLC under its umbrella. Entailing an acquisition price of around 46 billion pounds ($62.4 billion), this is the largest […]
Interview: Takeda Pharmaceutical CEO Talks Shire Deal, Shifting Business Structure – Part 2 May. 16, 2018. - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4502) has recently made waves in the pharmaceutical industry with its move to acquire Irish-based drug manufacturer Shire PLC. President and CEO Christophe Weber recently took […] Interview: Takeda Pharmaceutical CEO Talks Shire Deal, Shifting Business Structure – Part 1 May. 15, 2018. - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4502) is bringing Irish-based drug manufacturer Shire PLC under its umbrella. Entailing an acquisition price of around 46 billion pounds ($62.4 billion), this is the largest […]
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METI Positions Renewables as Major Power Source in New Basic Energy Plan May. 21, 2018. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) recently put together a draft for Japan’s next Basic Energy Plan. Within the document, METI has laid out policies aimed at boosting […] China Announces Total Ban on Imports of Plastic Waste Apr. 26, 2018. - The Chinese government is setting out toward a complete ban on imports of plastic waste. A recent decision has been made to add industrial plastic waste to a list of […]
METI Positions Renewables as Major Power Source in New Basic Energy Plan May. 21, 2018. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) recently put together a draft for Japan’s next Basic Energy Plan. Within the document, METI has laid out policies aimed at boosting […] China Announces Total Ban on Imports of Plastic Waste Apr. 26, 2018. - The Chinese government is setting out toward a complete ban on imports of plastic waste. A recent decision has been made to add industrial plastic waste to a list of […]Products
Funabori Looks to Become Standard in Weld Spatter Prevention May. 8, 2018. - Steel processing products manufacturer Funabori Co. Ltd. is growing its sales of agents that work to prevent spatter adhesion during welding. Boasting a solid track record of adoption with major […] NISRI’s Chubu Technology Licensing Office Nears Real-World Applications for Spider Silk May. 2, 2018. - The Nagoya Industrial Science Research Institute (NISRI) Chubu Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is bringing the practical use of spider silk closer to reality. The Chubu TLO is collaborating with Kurabo […]
Funabori Looks to Become Standard in Weld Spatter Prevention May. 8, 2018. - Steel processing products manufacturer Funabori Co. Ltd. is growing its sales of agents that work to prevent spatter adhesion during welding. Boasting a solid track record of adoption with major […] NISRI’s Chubu Technology Licensing Office Nears Real-World Applications for Spider Silk May. 2, 2018. - The Nagoya Industrial Science Research Institute (NISRI) Chubu Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is bringing the practical use of spider silk closer to reality. The Chubu TLO is collaborating with Kurabo […]
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The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service Aug. 31, 2016. - The Chemical Daily (Kagaku Kogyo Nippo), Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English-language website today. The company aims to provide global readers with information […]
The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service Aug. 31, 2016. - The Chemical Daily (Kagaku Kogyo Nippo), Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English-language website today. The company aims to provide global readers with information […]