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Mitsubishi Chemical will construct a new Kitakyushu facility to produce ultra-high purity colloidal silica by October 2028, targeting semiconductor polishing demands driven by AI and data center expan
Mitsubishi Chemical plans to construct a new ultrahigh-purity colloidal silica production facility in Japan, commencing operations in October 2028. The project aims to meet rising semiconductor demand
Mitsubishi Chemical is restructuring its petrochemicals business via capacity consolidation and exiting its Taiwan MMA joint venture to become a Green Specialty Company. The strategy targets five high
Mitsubishi Chemical and Accenture formed a joint venture, RIX Business Partners, to implement AI-powered digital operations platforms across Mitsubishi Chemical's facilities. The initiative aims to op
ICIS News summarizes key Americas chemical industry developments, including Mexico's circular economy law, Mitsubishi Chemical's MMA/PMMA restructuring, and Trinseo's bankruptcy filing amidst ongoing
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is restructuring its MMA and PMMA businesses amid deteriorating market conditions from Chinese capacity expansion. It also evaluates spinning off its basic chemicals unit whi
Mitsubishi Chemical leads a nine-firm consortium in a feasibility study for a post-consumer plastic recycling hub, backed by Japanese government funding to stabilize automotive supply chains through 2
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
Mitsubishi Chemical Group plans to spin off its basic chemicals business by March 2028 to boost competitiveness amidst declining demand. This strategic move supports industry restructuring, including
Mitsubishi Chemical will exit its biodegradable plastic business, halting Thai production by December 2025 amid fierce competition. The company expects 10 billion yen in costs, split between the 2026
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
Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported a 74% drop in net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31 but forecasts a robust rebound for 2027, despite potential Middle East geopolitical risks that could redu
Mitsubishi Chemical Group plans to transfer its venture capital business to a subsidiary. The company split is scheduled to become effective in April.
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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