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Toyo Styrene Begins Full-Scale Launch of New PLA Compound Jun. 25, 2019. - Toyo Styrene Co. Ltd., a major manufacturer of polystyrene (PS), has begun the full-scale launch of a new compound resin... […] Spiber Moves to Mass-Produce Structural Protein Materials, Launch Sportswear Jun. 25, 2019. - Spiber Inc. is pursuing commercialization and mass production for structural protein materials created through a microorganism fermentation process. As part... […]
Toyo Styrene Begins Full-Scale Launch of New PLA Compound Jun. 25, 2019. - Toyo Styrene Co. Ltd., a major manufacturer of polystyrene (PS), has begun the full-scale launch of a new compound resin... […] Spiber Moves to Mass-Produce Structural Protein Materials, Launch Sportswear Jun. 25, 2019. - Spiber Inc. is pursuing commercialization and mass production for structural protein materials created through a microorganism fermentation process. As part... […]
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Mitsui Chemicals Ramps up Global Efforts in Automotive Materials Jun. 24, 2019. - Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is accelerating its global operations in automotive materials. The company currently has manufacturing bases for its... […] Tokai Carbon Set to Enter Aluminum Business by Acquiring German Manufacturer Cobex Jun. 21, 2019. - Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. (TYO:5301) recently announced that it is set to acquire Cobex HoldCo GmbH, a German-based manufacturer of... […]
Mitsui Chemicals Ramps up Global Efforts in Automotive Materials Jun. 24, 2019. - Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is accelerating its global operations in automotive materials. The company currently has manufacturing bases for its... […] Tokai Carbon Set to Enter Aluminum Business by Acquiring German Manufacturer Cobex Jun. 21, 2019. - Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. (TYO:5301) recently announced that it is set to acquire Cobex HoldCo GmbH, a German-based manufacturer of... […]Materials
Toyo Styrene Begins Full-Scale Launch of New PLA Compound Jun. 25, 2019. - Toyo Styrene Co. Ltd., a major manufacturer of polystyrene (PS), has begun the full-scale launch of a new compound resin... […] Spiber Moves to Mass-Produce Structural Protein Materials, Launch Sportswear Jun. 25, 2019. - Spiber Inc. is pursuing commercialization and mass production for structural protein materials created through a microorganism fermentation process. As part... […]
Toyo Styrene Begins Full-Scale Launch of New PLA Compound Jun. 25, 2019. - Toyo Styrene Co. Ltd., a major manufacturer of polystyrene (PS), has begun the full-scale launch of a new compound resin... […] Spiber Moves to Mass-Produce Structural Protein Materials, Launch Sportswear Jun. 25, 2019. - Spiber Inc. is pursuing commercialization and mass production for structural protein materials created through a microorganism fermentation process. As part... […]Market Background
India Becomes Top Destination for South Korean Styrene Monomer Exports Jun. 25, 2019. - India has emerged to become the central destination for South Korean styrene monomer (SM) exports. While China had previously been... […] Japan Faces Falling Domestic Demand for Cyclohexane Used to Make Cyclohexanone Jun. 24, 2019. - There is a possibility that downward trends will accelerate in Japan’s domestic demand figures for cyclohexane. Japan’s production capacity for... […]
India Becomes Top Destination for South Korean Styrene Monomer Exports Jun. 25, 2019. - India has emerged to become the central destination for South Korean styrene monomer (SM) exports. While China had previously been... […] Japan Faces Falling Domestic Demand for Cyclohexane Used to Make Cyclohexanone Jun. 24, 2019. - There is a possibility that downward trends will accelerate in Japan’s domestic demand figures for cyclohexane. Japan’s production capacity for... […]Innovation
Developments Accelerate Around CO2 Capture and Utilization Jun. 20, 2019. - Expectations are growing around R&D for carbon capture and utilization (CCU), which involves collecting and recycling CO2 for further use.... […] Kobelco Eco-Solutions, Okayama University Achieve Low-Cost Cross-Coupling Jun. 14, 2019. - Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co. Ltd. (TYO:6299) has developed a new cross-coupling technique based on sodium dispersion in collaboration with Okayama University.... […]
Developments Accelerate Around CO2 Capture and Utilization Jun. 20, 2019. - Expectations are growing around R&D for carbon capture and utilization (CCU), which involves collecting and recycling CO2 for further use.... […] Kobelco Eco-Solutions, Okayama University Achieve Low-Cost Cross-Coupling Jun. 14, 2019. - Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co. Ltd. (TYO:6299) has developed a new cross-coupling technique based on sodium dispersion in collaboration with Okayama University.... […]Interviews
Interview: Covestro Polycarbonates Global President Michelle Jou Discusses Strategy, Direction Under Digital Pursuit Jun. 5, 2019. - The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with head figures in the Asian region for major chemical companies.... […] Interview: Sumitomo Chemical Asia Head Motoyuki Sakai Discusses Regional Business Development May. 28, 2019. - The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with head figures in the Asian region for major chemical companies.... […]
Interview: Covestro Polycarbonates Global President Michelle Jou Discusses Strategy, Direction Under Digital Pursuit Jun. 5, 2019. - The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with head figures in the Asian region for major chemical companies.... […] Interview: Sumitomo Chemical Asia Head Motoyuki Sakai Discusses Regional Business Development May. 28, 2019. - The Chemical Daily recently conducted a round of interviews with head figures in the Asian region for major chemical companies.... […]
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MHLW Classifies Polymers by Raw Materials Under Positive List for Food Containers and Packaging Jun. 18, 2019. - With a year to go until Japan implements a positive list (PL) system prohibiting the use of any non-permitted substances... […] Thailand Plans New Laws to Cut Down on Plastic Waste May. 14, 2019. - The government of Thailand has set the wheels in motion for new laws to reduce plastic waste. This comes off... […]
MHLW Classifies Polymers by Raw Materials Under Positive List for Food Containers and Packaging Jun. 18, 2019. - With a year to go until Japan implements a positive list (PL) system prohibiting the use of any non-permitted substances... […] Thailand Plans New Laws to Cut Down on Plastic Waste May. 14, 2019. - The government of Thailand has set the wheels in motion for new laws to reduce plastic waste. This comes off... […]Most Popular
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Kansai Paint Develops New Repellent-Free Antifouling Paint Mar. 5, 2019. - Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. (TYO:4613) is expanding its lineup of non-toxic antifouling paints that contain no heavy metals or other... […] DIC Targets Increased Thai Production for Coating Resins Sep. 26, 2018. - DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is planning to boost its Thai production capacity for coating resins by spring 2019. Plans here will... […]
Kansai Paint Develops New Repellent-Free Antifouling Paint Mar. 5, 2019. - Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. (TYO:4613) is expanding its lineup of non-toxic antifouling paints that contain no heavy metals or other... […] DIC Targets Increased Thai Production for Coating Resins Sep. 26, 2018. - DIC Corp. (TYO:4631) is planning to boost its Thai production capacity for coating resins by spring 2019. Plans here will... […]
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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 […]