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Polyplastics Co., Ltd. , a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, today announced the launch of a new eco-friendly long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFT) material designed to reduce environmental impact while delivering enhanced mechanical performance. The newly developed PLASTRON® LFT RA627P  combines polypropylene (PP) resin with long cellulose fibers to achieve a lightweight structure with high rigidity, strong impact resistance and excellent vibration damping

Three major Japanese chemical companies — Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. , Asahi Kasei Corp. , and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.  — have signed a basic agreement to jointly pursue carbon-reduction and efficiency improvements at ethylene production facilities in western Japan, the companies announced on Tuesday. Under the framework of Japan’s “Fiscal 2025 Support Program for Energy and Manufacturing Process Conversion in Hard-to-Abate Industries”  led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) announced that its bio-based engineering plastic, DURABIO™ , has been selected for use in the AI speaker components of the new Teana , launched in China by Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company  in November 2025, according to a news release by the company. DURABIO™, developed from plant-derived isosorbide, offers higher transparency and superior optical properties compared to conventional polycarbonate resins. Despite being sourced fr