A second round of sanctions and retaliatory tariffs in the U.S.–China trade war took effect on Aug. 23. Each side has placed an additional 25 percent in tariffs on $16...
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Interview: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical President Toshikiyo Kurai Talks Strategy Through 2020
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) is riding on the back of solid business performance as it starts out on its new medium-term management plan. President Toshikiyo Kurai recently took...
Eco-Friendly Car Manufacturers See the Inevitable in All-Solid-State Batteries
Both safe and capable of high energy density, all-solid-state batteries are attracting attention as the optimal solution for eco-friendly cars. These batteries forgo the use of any combustible electrolyte solution,...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Launches New Management Plan, Targets 750B Yen in Sales for 2020
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) announced on May 9 the launch of its new medium-term management plan, “MGC Advance 2020,” which will span fiscal years 2018–2020. The final year...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Boost Production of Polycarbonate Resin for Use in Lenses
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) has decided a total production capacity increase of more than 60 percent for Iupizeta EP, a special polycarbonate (PC) resin used for camera lenses...
Japan’s Materials Manufacturers Translate Unique Expertise for Use in Agriculture
There is a growing trend among major Japanese materials manufacturers to bolster product and technological development in the agricultural sector. These companies are looking to leverage their know-how from other...
Interview: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical President Toshikiyo Kurai Talks Diversification, Risk Containment
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) has been making pivots on numerous fronts of late as it looks to keep ahead of the game. President Toshikiyo Kurai recently sat down...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Moves Toward Mass Production of Solid Electrolytes With Coating Process
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) is accelerating its development of solid electrolytes. Through a simple technique using organic solvent, the company has overcome bottleneck issues associated with the transition...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Use New Polyester Resin in Functional Fibers
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) is looking to cultivate new ground in the functional fiber market with Altester, a new polyester resin with excellent heat resistance and transparency. To...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Eyes 80% Investment Increase in Next Medium-Term Management Plan
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) is looking to make investments totaling 200 billion yen ($1.84 billion) over the course of its next three-year medium-term management plan, slated to begin...
Industry Outlook 2018: Pharmaceuticals
In the field of next-generation drugs, there are high hopes for nucleic acid pharmaceuticals. Launched by Biogen Japan Ltd. in August 2017 as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA),...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to More Than Double MXDA Production by 2022
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) is looking into moving forward its plans to increase production of meta-xylenediamine (MXDA), which is used as an epoxy resin curing agent and raw...
China Seeks to Become Powerhouse for Smart Cars – Part 2
China is in hot pursuit of next-generation car development, with not only automakers rushing to develop the next generation of smart cars but the information and communications technology (ICT) sector...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Build New US Plants, Double Ultrapure Hydrogen Peroxide Output
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) announced on July 13 that it will establish two new U.S. plants for the production of ultrapure hydrogen peroxide, a chemical used for cleaning...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Accelerates Launch of New Aromatic Chemicals
Preparations are under way inside Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) to launch new aromatic chemical products. In April, the company formed new teams to facilitate problem-solving at its plants...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Offer PWB Materials for 5G Network Devices
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) will begin offering, both to domestic and international circuit board manufacturers, high-function printed wiring board (PWB) materials that support the 5G standard, which is...
In Good Shape: Japanese Semiconductor Packaging Makers Ride Strong Market Demand
The major suppliers of semiconductor packaging materials are anticipating strong sales again this year. Demand for these materials is growing, as the semiconductor market is expanding with the Internet of...
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Considers Consumption Area Methanol Facilities, Global Expansion
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. (TYO:4182) is looking at increasing its global bases with the establishment of small-to-medium facilities in the methanol business. The small-to-medium plants would be compatible with...
Chemical Companies Compete to Develop Polymide for Flexible Displays – Part 2
Competition surrounding the development of polymide (PI) is heating up in the chemical industry. Being targeted for PI development are flexible display boards for mobile devices such as smartphones. Major...
Digest: Chemical Price Hike Announcements for Week of April 3
A series of price hikes were announced by chemical companies during the week of April 3 – April 7. Unless noted otherwise, all price increases listed here are per kilogram....
