Shin-Etsu Chemical reported a 3.5% increase in net profit for the fiscal first quarter while adjusting PVC prices due to rising feedstock costs. The company also saw growth in electronics materials dr
chemweek · 2026-07-24 16:01
Japan's May PVC resin shipments dropped 25.1% YoY to 80,000 tons due to Shin-Etsu Chemical maintenance, while inventory remained stable above 150,000 tons.
ccin · 2026-06-23 00:00
Shin-Etsu Chemical plans a $218 million rare earth refining facility in Fukui to secure supply chains amidst China's export restrictions on critical minerals. The project aims to diversify sources awa
reuters · 2026-06-11 01:54
Asian stock markets diverge as AI tech rallies while broader sectors struggle with rising energy costs linked to the Iran war. Specific firms like Shin-Etsu Chemical and Japan Petroleum Exploration fa
bloomberg · 2026-04-29 16:00
Shin-Etsu Chemical's US subsidiary Shintech plans a $3.4 billion expansion in Louisiana to boost PVC and caustic soda capacity by 2030. The project adds new ethylene and VCM units to strengthen integr
ccin · 2026-03-09 00:00
Shin-Etsu Chemical reported declining income for the nine months ended December 31, citing sluggish global PVC prices and weak sales in Asia.
chemweek · 2026-01-27 18:24