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Asahi Kasei Introduces the Next-Generation Family of Glass-Reinforced PP Thermylene® P11
11.06.2018
Asahi Kasei, a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoplastic compounds, has launched Thermylene® P11, a next-generation family of glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds with unprecedented strength, expanding the performance envelope for conventional glass reinforced polypropylene design and opening opportunities for thinwall molding of interior and exterior automotive parts. ... Read more
Asahi Kasei starts green hydrogen demonstration project in Soma, Fukushima
24.05.2018
Asahi Kasei continues to strengthen its activities in the hydrogen business. Following the start of a demonstration project in Herten, Germany, in April 2018, the Japanese technology company now launched an alkaline-water electrolysis demonstration project in Soma, Fukushima, Japan. The new project aims at the development of a large-scale production system for green hydrogen by using power input from renewable energy sources.... Read more
Asahi Kasei Europe starts hydrogen demonstration project in Herten
02.05.2018
On April 27 2018, Asahi Kasei Europe started a demonstration project for the production of green hydrogen at the Hydrogen Competence Center h2herten in Herten, Germany. The project will transform simulated electric power from wind energy into hydrogen and contribute to the development of a green hydrogen production system.... Read more
Asahi Kasei Europe to present alkaline-water electrolysis system at Hannover Messe 2018
09.04.2018
From April 23-27, 2018, Asahi Kasei Europe will present its alkaline-water electrolysis system for the production of hydrogen at “Hydrogen + Fuel Cells + Batteries” at Hannover Messe (Hall 27, Booth C69).... Read more
Asahi Kasei Microdevices to acquire shares of Senseair AB
06.02.2018
Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corp. (AKM) agreed on January 26, 2018, to acquire the shares of Senseair AB, a Swedish manufacturer of NDIR* gas sensor modules. ... Read more
Asahi Kasei to expand capacity for Leona™ nylon 66 filament
01.02.2018
Asahi Kasei’s Fibers & Textiles SBU will expand its production capacity for Leona™ nylon 66 filament in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan... Read more
Asahi Kasei to increase production capacity for lithium-ion battery separators
22.01.2018
Asahi Kasei will increase production capacity for Celgard™ and Hipore™ Li-ion battery (LIB) separator* at its plants in North Carolina, United States, and Shiga, Japan, respectively... Read more
Construction of new spinning plant for Planova™ filters
16.01.2018
Asahi Kasei Medical will construct a new plant for the spinning of cellulose hollow-fiber membranes for Planova™ virus removal filters in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan, increasing annual production capacity by 40,000 m2/year upon completion in May 2019. ... Read more
Asahi Kasei Europe participates in European multi-partner project on CCUS technology
14.11.2017
Asahi Kasei Europe is participating in the three-year multi-partner ALIGN-CCUS project to help transform six European industrial regions into economically robust, low-carbon centres by 2025. Asahi Kasei’s electrolyzer technology will be one of the cornerstones for CO2 reuse and therefore the reduction of CO2 emissions.... Read more
Asahi Kasei obtains license for bone cell therapy product
22.09.2017
Asahi Kasei and Bone Therapeutics SA have signed a license agreement under which Bone Therapeutics g... Read more