Japan’s import volume of natural rubber for July 2016 decreased by 1.2 percent year-on-year, with import value plunging 24.3 percent,…...
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Kuraray to Work with Sumitomo, PTTGC on Thailand-based Production of Butadiene Derivatives
Kuraray Co. Ltd. (TYO:3405) has revealed that it has entered into discussions with Sumitomo Corp. (TYO:8053) and PTT Global Chemical…...
Yokohama Rubber to Redesign Logo for Hamatite Construction Sealants
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) will change the logo of its Hamatite brand of construction sealants, automotive adhesives and coatings…...
Synthetic Rubber Production Down 5.6% to 774,000 Tons in First Half
Synthetic rubber production fell 5.6 percent year-on-year to 773,584 tons in the first half of 2016, according to the Synthetic…...
Tokai Carbon to Shut Down Carbon Black Production Line at Ishinomaki Plant
Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. (TYO:5301) is planning to shut down one of four carbon black production lines at its Ishinomaki…...
Dow Chemical Showcases Solutions for Olympics, Lowering Carbon Emissions
Dow Chemical Co.’s (TYO:4850) Japanese subsidiary, Dow Chemical Japan, recently showcased to media members the company’s products used to help…...
