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Japanese Naphtha Prices Fall 44% Year-on-Year for April–June Quarter Aug. 4, 2020. - The standard price of domestically produced Japanese naphtha came to 25,000 yen ($236) per kiloliter for the second quarter of... […] Mitsubishi Chemical to Acquire Two German Carbon Fiber Recyclers Aug. 4, 2020. - Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has announced that it will acquire the assets of two German-based carbon fiber recyclers – CFK Valley... […]
Japanese Naphtha Prices Fall 44% Year-on-Year for April–June Quarter Aug. 4, 2020. - The standard price of domestically produced Japanese naphtha came to 25,000 yen ($236) per kiloliter for the second quarter of... […] Mitsubishi Chemical to Acquire Two German Carbon Fiber Recyclers Aug. 4, 2020. - Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has announced that it will acquire the assets of two German-based carbon fiber recyclers – CFK Valley... […]
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Mitsubishi Chemical to Acquire Two German Carbon Fiber Recyclers Aug. 4, 2020. - Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has announced that it will acquire the assets of two German-based carbon fiber recyclers – CFK Valley... […] Column: The Direction of Corporate Management in a COVID-19 World Jul. 29, 2020. - What are chemical companies looking to do with their business strategies now that we are in the age of the... […]
Mitsubishi Chemical to Acquire Two German Carbon Fiber Recyclers Aug. 4, 2020. - Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. has announced that it will acquire the assets of two German-based carbon fiber recyclers – CFK Valley... […] Column: The Direction of Corporate Management in a COVID-19 World Jul. 29, 2020. - What are chemical companies looking to do with their business strategies now that we are in the age of the... […]Materials
NEC Enters Bioplastics Market With NeCycle Cellulose Resin Aug. 3, 2020. - NEC Corp. (TYO:6701) is entering the bioplastics market. The company has begun by selling pellets of NeCycle – a cellulose... […] Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Eyes Synthesis of Chemical Raw Materials Using CO2 Jul. 30, 2020. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) has set out on joint research into carbon recycling. Looking to make effective use... […]
NEC Enters Bioplastics Market With NeCycle Cellulose Resin Aug. 3, 2020. - NEC Corp. (TYO:6701) is entering the bioplastics market. The company has begun by selling pellets of NeCycle – a cellulose... […] Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Eyes Synthesis of Chemical Raw Materials Using CO2 Jul. 30, 2020. - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) has set out on joint research into carbon recycling. Looking to make effective use... […]Market Background
Japanese Naphtha Prices Fall 44% Year-on-Year for April–June Quarter Aug. 4, 2020. - The standard price of domestically produced Japanese naphtha came to 25,000 yen ($236) per kiloliter for the second quarter of... […] Profitability Worsens for Polycarbonate Amid High Supply, Low Demand Jul. 2, 2020. - The market for polycarbonate (PC) is facing a significant decline in profitability, with a range of market factors serving to... […]
Japanese Naphtha Prices Fall 44% Year-on-Year for April–June Quarter Aug. 4, 2020. - The standard price of domestically produced Japanese naphtha came to 25,000 yen ($236) per kiloliter for the second quarter of... […] Profitability Worsens for Polycarbonate Amid High Supply, Low Demand Jul. 2, 2020. - The market for polycarbonate (PC) is facing a significant decline in profitability, with a range of market factors serving to... […]Innovation
Microwave Chemical Looks to Apply Microwave Technologies to Plastic Recycling, Pharmaceuticals Aug. 3, 2020. - Microwave Chemical Co. Ltd. is looking to apply its microwave technologies to sectors where demand is growing particularly strong –... […] Shimadzu Eyes Practical Use of Underwater Wi-Fi Technology by 2022 Jul. 31, 2020. - Shimadzu Corp. (TYO:7701) is looking to make underwater Wi-Fi a reality by fiscal 2022, pursuing development here with major oil... […]
Microwave Chemical Looks to Apply Microwave Technologies to Plastic Recycling, Pharmaceuticals Aug. 3, 2020. - Microwave Chemical Co. Ltd. is looking to apply its microwave technologies to sectors where demand is growing particularly strong –... […] Shimadzu Eyes Practical Use of Underwater Wi-Fi Technology by 2022 Jul. 31, 2020. - Shimadzu Corp. (TYO:7701) is looking to make underwater Wi-Fi a reality by fiscal 2022, pursuing development here with major oil... […]Interviews
Interview: Showa Denko President Kohei Morikawa Discusses Possibility of Better-Than-Expected Synergies With Hitachi Chemical Aug. 3, 2020. - Having recently made the move to turn Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. into a wholly owned subsidiary, Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004)... […] Interview: JSR President Nobuo Kawahashi Discusses COVID-19 Impact and Future Business Plans Jul. 31, 2020. - JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) is preparing for a number of organizational and industry shifts going forward, and is speeding up its... […]
Interview: Showa Denko President Kohei Morikawa Discusses Possibility of Better-Than-Expected Synergies With Hitachi Chemical Aug. 3, 2020. - Having recently made the move to turn Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. into a wholly owned subsidiary, Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004)... […] Interview: JSR President Nobuo Kawahashi Discusses COVID-19 Impact and Future Business Plans Jul. 31, 2020. - JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) is preparing for a number of organizational and industry shifts going forward, and is speeding up its... […]
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Sumitomo Riko Looks to Deploy Smart Rubber as Monitoring Solution for Coronavirus Patients Jul. 22, 2020. - Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) is stepping up the development of medical applications for its Smart Rubber (SR) product. Working... […]
Sumitomo Riko Looks to Deploy Smart Rubber as Monitoring Solution for Coronavirus Patients Jul. 22, 2020. - Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) is stepping up the development of medical applications for its Smart Rubber (SR) product. Working... […]Regulatory Agencies
Chinese Government to Bolster Monitoring in Effort to Cut Down on Plastic Consumption Jul. 30, 2020. - The Chinese government is putting serious effort into minimizing the use of plastic products. Nine arms of the government –... […] CPCIF Forms Partnership to Cut Down on Plastic Waste in China Jul. 7, 2020. - The China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) has formed a strategic partnership with the Alliance to End Plastic Waste... […]
Chinese Government to Bolster Monitoring in Effort to Cut Down on Plastic Consumption Jul. 30, 2020. - The Chinese government is putting serious effort into minimizing the use of plastic products. Nine arms of the government –... […] CPCIF Forms Partnership to Cut Down on Plastic Waste in China Jul. 7, 2020. - The China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) has formed a strategic partnership with the Alliance to End Plastic Waste... […]
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Sumitomo Riko Looks to Deploy Smart Rubber as Monitoring Solution for Coronavirus Patients Jul. 22, 2020. - Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) is stepping up the development of medical applications for its Smart Rubber (SR) product. Working... […] Sumitomo Chemical to Go Full-Scale Into Antiviral Market Jul. 21, 2020. - Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is making a major move into the antiviral market. The company is currently developing an... […]
Sumitomo Riko Looks to Deploy Smart Rubber as Monitoring Solution for Coronavirus Patients Jul. 22, 2020. - Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) is stepping up the development of medical applications for its Smart Rubber (SR) product. Working... […] Sumitomo Chemical to Go Full-Scale Into Antiviral Market Jul. 21, 2020. - Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is making a major move into the antiviral market. The company is currently developing an... […]
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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 […]
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 […]