News section Asahi Kasei

15 November 2022

Asahi Kasei and its affiliated companies have acquired the widely recognized international certification ISCC PLUS for several products. The certification ensures that biomass, recycled materials, etc., are appropriately managed under the mass-balance method² in the whole supply chain including manufacturing.

9 November 2022

Asahi Kasei starts construction of alkaline water electrolysis pilot test plant for hydrogen production in Kawasaki, Japan

2 November 2022

Asahi Kasei announced that it has joined the Hydrogen Council as a steering member.

18 October 2022

Asahi Kasei Plastics Singapore acquires ISCC PLUS certification – Production of polyphenylene ether (PPE) using biomass-derived raw material

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13 October 2022

Asahi Kasei Pharma to Sponsor Research for Drug Discovery Research and Technology: Open Innovation 2023

11 October 2022

Asahi Kasei Europe becomes member of joint blockchain technology pilot project for ISCC PLUS certification

5 October 2022

Mercury-free UVC disinfection – Asahi Kasei demonstrates how Crystal IS UVC LED technology can be applied to achieve higher disinfection efficiency in water treatment than conventional mercury lamp systems

21 September 2022

Asahi Kasei Introduces New XYRON™ mPPE Grades – Versatile Materials for Improved Efficiency of 5G Applications

15 September 2022

Asahi Kasei to construct biogas purification system at sewage treatment plant in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan – demonstration trial on CO2 separation/recovery utilizing zeolite

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24 August 2022

Asahi Kasei to Present New Concept Car at K 2022 – Diversified Material Solutions for a More Sustainable and Comfortable Mobility

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17 August 2022

Asahi Kasei Microdevices and Israel-based Silentium enter license agreement for automotive Active Road Noise Cancellation (ARNC) technology

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27 July 2022

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess to Showcase Award-winning MOTIV™ Buffer Management Technology for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at ACHEMA 2022

25 May 2022

Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its establishment on May 25, 1922 and releases Next Generation Concept Car “AKXY2™”

12 May 2022

Asahi Kasei to start providing carbon footprint data for synthetic rubber and elastomers

27 April 2022

Asahi Kasei has established a platform jointly with NTT DATA Corp. to grasp the amount of GHG emissions and calculate the carbon footprint of products for each grade of performance plastics used as molding material for automotive parts, consumer electronics, etc.

26 April 2022

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Presents New Flagship DAC AK4499EX At IPS / HIGH END® 2022 Show in Munich

20 April 2022

Asahi Kasei Europe launches Foam Lab in Düsseldorf

16 March 2022

Asahi Kasei to accelerate trials for commercialization of polyamide 66 made using biomass-derived intermediate

22 February 2022

Koshiro Kudo to become new President of Asahi Kasei
Düsseldorf, February 22, 2022 – Asahi Kasei announced at the end of January 2022 a change in the company’s management

16 December 2021

Asahi Kasei contributes to global health care to Support Increased Demand for Ceolus™ Microcrystalline Cellulose Pharmaceutical Excipients

16 December 2021

Asahi Kasei is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its Bemberg™ cupro fiber business – Rebranding launched to mark the occasion

23 September 2021

Polypore and SEMCORP establish joint venture in China for dry-process LIB separators

14 September 2021

New halogen-free flame-retardant Polyamide 66 LEONA™ SN features superior surface quality and laser printability

02 August 2021

Asahi Kasei to optimize the global strategy of its ROICA™ premium stretch fiber business

12 July 2021

Sustainable non-woven fabric Bemliese™ certified as marine biodegradable by TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium and eyeing European market

15 June 2021

Asahi Kasei joins PINFA and strengthens the activities for safe and more sustainable flame retardant polymers

4 May 2021

Clean surfaces and safe in-cabin air – New survey by Asahi Kasei shows growing global needs towards a hygienic automotive interior space

3 May 2021

Asahi Kasei renews membership in Business Call to Action – Successful business model and sustainable development

Düsseldorf, May 3, 2021 – Asahi Kasei renewed its membership in the Business Call to Action (BCtA) led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in February 2021 with businesses in India for Bemberg™ regenerated cellulose fiber (cupro) and Microza™ polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) hollow-fiber membrane.

13 April 2021

Asahi Kasei Europe uniting sales, marketing and R&D activities at Düsseldorf Harbour

9 March 2021

ZOLL Medical Corporation Donates $10M to The ZOLL Foundation

Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei Corporation today announced that its U.S. subsidiary ZOLL Medical Corporation (“ZOLL”), a manufacturer of medical devices and related software solutions, donated $10M (USD) to the non-profit ZOLL Foundation in December 2020 to support research and educational activities for resuscitation and acute critical care.

28 January 2021

Asahi Kasei introduces the LEONA SG series to the European market. A semi-aromatic polyamide featuring excellent processability and advanced surface quality.

18 January 2021

Asahi Kasei to build a second plant for Ceolus™ microcrystalline cellulose

Asahi Kasei will build a second plant for its microcrystalline cellulose excipient Ceolus™ at its Mizushima Works in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Groundbreaking will be in September 2021, and the facility is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2023.

14 January 2021

Asahi Kasei’s claim of patent infringement

Patent infringement lawsuit against Shenzhen Xu Ran Electronic, etc. – The Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China is accepting Asahi Kasei’s claim of patent infringement

15 July 2020

Asahi Kasei introduces new engineered resin series SoForm™ of the Thermylene® brand – A Class-A surface material with low emissions and excellent scratch resistance

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America (APNA) introduces SoForm™, a new engineered resin series as part of their diverse Thermylene® family – Asahi Kasei’s portfolio of specialty chemically coupled glass fiber reinforced polypropylenes. SoForm™ is a cost- and process-optimized material for automotive interior surfaces and industrial durable goods.

18 June 2020

On the way to full car autonomy – New survey by Asahi Kasei Europe shows growing needs for driver assistance systems and improved acoustics

The automotive is evolving quickly – new technologies are constantly adding to safety and comfort of the car. This development is strongly user-driven, as the results of a current study conducted by Asahi Kasei Europe and SKOPOS shows.

9 June 2020

Smarter and simpler: New survey shows growing importance of connectivity features and intuitive control interfaces in the automotive

The automotive is changing. A growing number of electronic systems and functions in the car are constantly adding to the driving experience. The results of the current study conducted by Asahi Kasei Europe and SKOPOS show: The car user is also changing and the need for smarter and simpler HMI (human-machine interface) solutions is growing.

3 June 2020

Interior to become the new exterior: New survey by Asahi Kasei Europe shows increasing need towards functional premium surfaces in the automotive

The evolution in the automotive industry is ongoing. A changing mobility behavior and the growing autonomy of cars will profoundly impact the user’s driving experience. Automotive interior features are on their way to become the main differentiating element influencing buying decisions – and within the interior the need towards premium, hygienic and sound-absorbing surfaces is on the rise.

3 April 2020

The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is taking the next major step towards becoming a provider of large-scale alkaline-water electrolysis systems for the production of green hydrogen

17 March 2020

Asahi Kasei Corporation has completed its acquisition of US-based pharmaceutical company Veloxis Pharmaceuticals Inc. on March 3, 2020 (CET)