The Société de Chimie Industrielle will award the 2026 biennial International Palladium Medal to Manabu Chikumoto, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, for his distinguished contributions to the chemical industry, leadership, and personal record of enhancing the international aims and objectives of the Société de Chimie Industrielle. He will receive the award at a […]
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Mitsubishi Chemical is proud to announce it has extended its collaboration with Audi through the selection of DURABIOTM for the door switch inserts in the new Audi Q3, which was launched in October 2025. This milestone marks the debut of DURABIOTM in an Audi interior application. The new door switch panel – crafted from a […]
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After approximately two years of construction, Mitsubishi Polyester Film GmbH officially inaugurated its new HOSTAPHAN™ polyester film line at the Wiesbaden Industrial Park on April 29, 2026. During an official inauguration ceremony, the company welcomed the president of the parent company, Manabu Chikumoto, along with numerous customers, local political representatives, and employees at the site. […]
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This year, MCG’s presence will be guided by KAITEKI Vision 35, the Group’s long-term sustainability framework that connects innovation, people, and the planet to create a brighter, more sustainable future. At Hall 6, Booth B60, MCG will present a 275 m² two-story booth designed to spotlight sustainable materials and solutions across six key markets: Mobility […]
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The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is proud to celebrate one year since its bio-based engineering polymer, DURABIO™, was first featured on BMW Group’s 7 Series sedan. This sedan, launched in October 2023, displayed DURABIO™ on its kidney grille surround. The distinctive kidney ring surround is characterized by its deep piano black colour and high surface […]
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Last year in October, Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s Growth Garage, in collaboration with partners launched the 3D Printing FGF Engineering Challenge. This Open Innovation program aimed to invigorate co-innovation between top industry players from the 3D Printing industry and forward-thinking companies. MCG’s Growth Garage collaborated with selected industry partners including Alstom, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, CEAD, Adaxis, […]
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Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) Growth Garage, in collaboration with partners from the 3D Printing industry, announces the commencement of the 3D Printing Challenge on Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) Engineering. It aims to invigorate co-innovation between top industry players from the 3D Printing industry and startups, scaleups, and forward-thinking companies.. In this open innovation program, MCG’s […]
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Last year in November Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s launched the Composite Engineering Challenge. Innovators, entrepreneurs, and early adopters using fiber reinforced composites were invited to submit their project ideas. There will be three categories of Winners, of which the Overall Winner will receive $25,000 worth of support in expertise in finding the right fiber reinforced composite material, design, […]
continue readingThe Mitsubishi Chemical Group ("the Group") announced its new Group Concept, that includes Purpose, Slogan and Our Way, that will define the Group’s internal and external communications beginning in February of this year. The Group is committed to achieving growth and increasing corporate value through its new Purpose, Slogan and Our Way. And these are […]
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Growth Garage Business Incubator of the Advanced Materials Division of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group is calling upon entrepreneurs, innovators and founders aiming to lightweight parts and applications with carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials (CFRP) to submit their big idea to the Composite Engineering Challenge. The winner will receive a support package valued at $25,000 tailored to […]
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