DURABIO™, a plant-based bio engineering plastic with excellent scratch resistance, has been adopted for the industry’s first biomass helmet
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) hereby announces that MCG’s bio-based engineering plastic, DURABIO™, has been adopted for the entire body of the biomass plastic helmet “pervio® BP” manufactured by Starlite Co., Ltd. (Starlite; Head office: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Takashi Saigo). This product has been sold by Starlite since June 1, 2022. “DURABIO™” is […]
Lam Research, Entegris, Gelest Team Up to Advance EUV Dry Resist Technology Ecosystem
Collaboration provides robust chemical supply chain for global chipmakers using the breakthrough technology and supports R&D for next-generation EUV applications. SEMICON WEST 2022, SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 – Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX), Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), and Gelest, Inc, a Mitsubishi Chemical Group company, today announced a strategic collaboration that will provide semiconductor manufacturers […]
Ducati introduces lightweight motorcycle seat support rear frame
Forged molding compound (FMC) material from Mitsubishi Chemical and Gemini Composites replaces an aluminum part on Ducati Hypermotard 939, reducing part weight by 40%. Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. (MCC, Tokyo, Japan) displayed a lightweight motorcycle seat support rear frame developed through joint R&D between MCC subsidiary, Gemini Composites LLC (Seattle, Wash., U.S.), and Ducati Motor Holding (Borgo Panigale, […]
Bio-Based Engineering Plastic DURABIO™ Adopted for the Front End Grill of Suzuki S-Cross
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) hereby announces that MCHG’s bio-based engineering plastic, DURABIO™, has been adopted as an application for the front grill of the S-CROSS manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki). S-CROSS has been offered for sale since December 2021. This is the first time that DURABIO™ has been adopted for the exterior parts […]
ALPOLIC Names New COO- Bids Farewell to MCM Industry Veteran
CHESAPEAKE, VA – Mitsubishi Chemical America’s ALPOLIC Division, a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, announced today the promotion of Paul Olson to Chief Operating Officer effective June 3, 2022. Olson will succeed retiring industry veteran, William “Bill” Yannetti, who has been with the company since 1989, before ALPOLIC manufacturing in the United States was […]
Mitsubishi Chemical to Operate CFRTP Pilot Facility
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) has established a new pilot facility for carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP). Operations have started, and samples will begin shipping in April 2022. Against the backdrop of tighter environmental regulations, needs for lighter aircraft and automobile bodies are growing in the […]
ALPOLIC Teams with Cladco Limited for Successful Canadian Fire Safety Test
(CHESAPEAKE, Va.) – Mitsubishi Chemical America’s ALPOLIC® Division, a leader in metal composite material (MCM) manufacturing, today announced that it has passed the rigorous Canadian S-134 full-scale wall-assembly test designed to measure the fire spread and burning characteristics of an exterior wall with controlled fire exposure. For the test, 4mm ALPOLIC®/fr material was included with the […]
On the current situation in Russia and Ukraine
Updated on March 18, 2022 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings is deeply concerned about the current situation in Russia and Ukraine and sincerely hopes that the situation will be resolved peacefully as soon as possible. We have set up an emergency committee to monitor the implementation of the various sanctions against the Russian Federation decided by […]
Bio-based Engineering Plastic with Excellent Design and Durability “DURABIO™” Adopted for Use in Pilot Ballpoint Pens – Your choice in stationery can help reduce CO2-
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) hereby announces that MCC’s bio-based engineering plastic “DURABIO™” has been adopted as the main body part (rear shaft) of Pilot Corporation’s (Pilot; Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shu Itoh) ballpoint pen “Acroball T Series Biomass Plastic” and “FRIXION Ball Knock 05 […]
Paper Cups turn into Compost ! Partnership with Gamba Osaka to Launch Recycling System Verification Trial — Let’s Contribute to Recycling while Providing Support at the Soccer Stadium!-
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) is collaborating with Gamba Osaka, a Japanese soccer club, to implement a verification test as a step toward realizing a recycling system using compost derived from paper cups made from MCC’s BioPBS™ (manufactured by PTT MCC) compostable material. In this […]
Diamond Edge Ventures, the Corporate Venture Capital Arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, Leads Lingrove’s Series A to Scale Production of its Carbon-Negative Ekoa®, Replacing Wood and Plastics in Furniture, Autos, and Interiors
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation Diamond Edge Ventures Lingrove Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Jean-Marc Gilson, hereinafter “MCHC”) announced today that Diamond Edge Ventures, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of MCHC, hereinafter “DEV”) has invested in Lingrove, Inc. (San Francisco, CA, USA; CEO: Joe Luttwak). Lingrove – whose high-performance, carbon-negative composite technology can […]
Design of Pilot Plant for MMA Monomers Using Plant-Derived Materials Has Begun
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates – Plant Signifies Major Progress Toward Full-Scale Development of “Sustainable MMA” – Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) and its subsidiary Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates (MCM; Representative: Hitoshi Sasaki) have developed a manufacturing technology for MMA (methyl methacrylate) monomers that uses plant-derived materials and have […]