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Asahi Kasei inaugurated a wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line in Charlotte, expanding North American capacity to meet rising EV and energy storage demand. Commercial production is s
Asahi Kasei and Takasago Shanghai signed a non-exclusive license for Acetolyte electrolyte technology to build a localized supply chain for EV and energy storage batteries featuring improved low-tempe
Asahi Kasei may seek partners or buyers for its South Korea acrylonitrile operations as it shifts focus from cyclical basic chemicals to high-growth sectors like healthcare. This move aligns with broa
Mitsubishi Chemical Group plans to spin off its petrochemical business by fiscal 2027, merging operations with Mitsui Chemicals and Asahi Kasei while consolidating ethylene production capacity in Japa
Japan's first green ammonia plant has commenced full commercial production using KBR technology and Asahi Kasei electrolyzers. The facility produces 4 tons daily for power plant denitrification, power
Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical have finalized the equity structure for their ethylene joint venture, with Mitsui and Mitsubishi each holding 45%. The agreement paves the way fo
Japanese chemical giants reported mixed 2025 fiscal results while pivoting from commodities to high-value materials. Asahi Kasei and Mitsui Chemicals saw profits rise on growth sectors, whereas Mitsub
Asahi Kasei announced plans to close production units for styrene monomer, polyethylene, and acrylonitrile in Japan to exit low-profit sectors and restructure its petrochemical supply chain by FY2030.
Asahi Kasei will withdraw from polyolefin and styrene production at its Mizushima site by 2030, shifting output to Korea and China while limiting its stake in an olefins joint venture.
Asahi Kasei announced it will discontinue domestic production of styrene monomer and polyethylene by FY2030 due to structural oversupply. The company will also accelerate decarbonization using bioetha
Asahi Kasei postponed its $1.1 billion Ontario Li-ion battery separator plant startup to 2030 amid North American EV market slowdowns. Honda Motor similarly delayed its related investment, citing poli
Japanese chemicals maker Asahi Kasei is diversifying naphtha sourcing across multiple regions amid Middle East war disruptions. The company anticipates product price hikes due to supply-chain issues b
Asahi Kasei signed an agreement to acquire German biopharma firm Aicuris for approximately €780 million, expanding its infectious disease platform with completion expected in Q2 2026. The transaction
Asahi Kasei acquires German biopharmaceutical firm Aicuris for €780 million to strengthen its specialty pharmaceutical platform.
Asahi Kasei's materials business reported a decline in operating income and sales for the first nine months of the fiscal year. The petrochemical sector was significantly impacted by lower market pric
Asahi Kasei aims to deepen its China presence via co-creation centers, focusing on electrolyzer maintenance, hydrogen production, and robotics sensors. The company plans to leverage big data for predi
Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical signed a basic agreement to form a joint venture consolidating two western Japan ethylene plants, reducing capacity while launching a decarboniza
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