In an ambitious move towards carbon neutrality, Mitsui Chemicals has partnered with Microwave Chemical and Chiyoda Corporation to develop a pioneering naphtha cracking technology, the M-Cracker. The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) adopted this initiative under its program for advancing research, development and social implementation of energy-saving technologies to realize a decarbonized society. Japan’s petrochemical industry annually […]
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Mitsui Chemicals Targets Global Leadership in Pellicle Manufacturing
Mitsui Chemicals has announced the inauguration of its new affiliate, Mitsui Chemicals EMS Corp., which started operations on July 1, 2023. The newly established company is built on the pellicle business acquired from Asahi Kasei. As a leading provider of FPD pellicles, used in the LCD panel exposure process, this business has established a strong market presence. The company also […]
Mitsui Chemicals Announces Major Reorganization of Subsidiary Tohcello
Mitsui Chemicals has announced a significant shakeup of its wholly owned subsidiary Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello. The Tokyo-based corporation plans to split off Tohcello’s Protective Films business and Industrial Films & Sheets business, both of which are part of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) business. A newly created, wholly owned subsidiary will inherit these ICT components, with Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello’s […]
Mitsui Chemicals and IBM Collaborate on AI New Application Discovery
Mitsui Chemicals and IBM Japan have joined forces to improve agility and accuracy in discovering new applications by combining Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT), a generative AI, with IBM Watson Discovery. This partnership aims to boost sales and market share for Mitsui Chemicals products by advancing digital transformation (DX) in the business domain. Since June 2022, Mitsui Chemicals has implemented IBM […]
