DIC Corporation

DIC Develops Antifoaming Agent for Use in Lubricating Oils for EVs That Is PFAS-Free and Delivers an Outstanding Performance

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Environment, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive Manufacturing, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Energy, Multimedia, DIC, PFAS, Use, DIC Corporation, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, Semiconductor, EVS, PFA, Cosmetics

DIC Corporation (Tokyo:4631) today announced that it has developed an antifoaming agent for use in lubricating oils for electric vehicles (EVs) that contains no perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFASs) and boasts exceptional performance features.

Key Points: 
  • DIC Corporation (Tokyo:4631) today announced that it has developed an antifoaming agent for use in lubricating oils for electric vehicles (EVs) that contains no perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFASs) and boasts exceptional performance features.
  • DIC has set a goal for annual sales of these products of ¥2.0 billion by fiscal year 2030.
  • For the second product in the MEGAFACE® EFS series, DIC turned its attention to a PFAS-free antifoaming agent for use in lubricating oils for EVs.
  • Such conventional antifoaming agents are added to lubricating oils in small amounts to lower surface tension and rupture foam lamellas, with applications ranging from lubricating oils for metal processing to automotive and industrial gear oils.

First Phosphate and Sun Chemical Corporation sign MOU for the Development of a Lithium Iron Phosphate CAM Manufacturing Business in North America

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Lithium, Saguenay, Phosphate, LFP, TYO, DOE, DIC Corporation, DIC, Iron, OTC, Sun Chemical

Under this agreement, Sun Chemical will use its qualified North America facilities to manufacture iron phosphate using the phosphate material of First Phosphate and its partners.

Key Points: 
  • Under this agreement, Sun Chemical will use its qualified North America facilities to manufacture iron phosphate using the phosphate material of First Phosphate and its partners.
  • Sun Chemical is a leading producer of inorganic pigments and is utilizing existing local factory capacity in North America and Europe to support the battery materials market.
  • "This agreement is important to First Phosphate because Sun Chemical is a leading player in the global pigment industry.
  • "Sun Chemical is pleased that First Phosphate will increase the North American supply of battery-quality phosphoric acid, a critical component of iron phosphate, and ultimately of lithium iron phosphate-based cathode materials.

Gas Separation Membranes Market size worth $ 1.62 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 5.80% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Carbon, Mining, Cellulose acetate, DIC Corporation, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Research, Evonik Industries, Bank statement, Carbon footprint, Growth, Geography, Generation, Electronics, USD, Gas, Path, Parker Hannifin, Palladium, Tourism, Renewable energy, Polysulfone

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Gas Separation Membranes Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% from 2022 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 0.97 Billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1.62 Billion by the end of the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The " Global Gas Separation Membranes Market Size By Material Type (Cellulose Acetate, Polysulfone), By Application (Carbon Dioxide Removal, Vapor Or Gas Separation), By Geographic Scope And Forecast " report has been published by Verified Market Research®.
  • The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global Gas Separation Membranes Market, including its growth prospects, market trends, and market challenges
    JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Gas Separation Membranes Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% from 2022 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®.
  • To get market data, market insights, financial statements and a comprehensive analysis of the Global Gas Separation Membranes Market, please Contact Verified Market Research® .
  • Based on the research, Verified Market Research® has segmented the global Gas Separation Membranes Market into Material Type, Application, And Geography.

Gas Separation Membranes Market size worth $ 1.62 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 5.80% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Carbon, Mining, Cellulose acetate, DIC Corporation, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Research, Evonik Industries, Bank statement, Carbon footprint, Growth, Geography, Generation, Electronics, USD, Gas, Path, Parker Hannifin, Palladium, Tourism, Renewable energy, Polysulfone

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Gas Separation Membranes Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% from 2022 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 0.97 Billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1.62 Billion by the end of the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The " Global Gas Separation Membranes Market Size By Material Type (Cellulose Acetate, Polysulfone), By Application (Carbon Dioxide Removal, Vapor Or Gas Separation), By Geographic Scope And Forecast " report has been published by Verified Market Research®.
  • The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global Gas Separation Membranes Market, including its growth prospects, market trends, and market challenges
    JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Gas Separation Membranes Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% from 2022 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®.
  • To get market data, market insights, financial statements and a comprehensive analysis of the Global Gas Separation Membranes Market, please Contact Verified Market Research® .
  • Based on the research, Verified Market Research® has segmented the global Gas Separation Membranes Market into Material Type, Application, And Geography.

UV Curable Coatings are Key to Sustainable Production, New BCC Research Report Shows

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Ink, Nanotechnology, UV, Economics, Reading, DIC Corporation, Research, Printing, BASF, Growth, BASF SE, PPG Industries, VOC, SE, AkzoNobel, Paint, 3D printing

BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulation and sustainability initiatives have forced manufacturers of solvent-based paint and coatings to drastically change their disposal methods. That's why UV curable coatings are a very desirable alternative. Innovations in UV curable paint can pave the way for sustainability outside of production, such as in the graphic arts, varnishes, and packaging industries.

Key Points: 
  • The market size for UV curable coatings is projected to grow by a whopping $13.1 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 9.6%.
  • Readers of BCC Research's report, UV Curable Coatings: Global Market , will gain insight into:
    The applications of UV curable in areas including, but not limited to, electric car production, radiation damage prevention, coil coatings, and wood coatings based on nanotechnology.
  • Market insights and segmentation involving UV curable coatings, including projected growth, market share, and how coatings composed of oligomers, monomers, and photoinitiators are segmented.
  • Investors should also consider reading the report because of the growth and profitability of UV curable coatings as an industry.

DIC Graphics Releases Updated Version of DIC Digital Color Guide

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Software, Architecture, Training, Apps, Applications, Technology, Fashion, Construction & Property, Education, Retail, Publishing, Communications, Interior Design, Printing, Multimedia, Calibration, DIC Corporation, Television

DIC Corporation (Tokyo:4631) today announced that subsidiary DIC Graphics Corporation recently revamped its DIC Digital Color Guide ™ app.

Key Points: 
  • DIC Corporation (Tokyo:4631) today announced that subsidiary DIC Graphics Corporation recently revamped its DIC Digital Color Guide ™ app.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822056077/en/
    DIC Digital Color Guide is the digital version of the popular DIC Color Guide™.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    DIC Digital Color Guide is the digital version of the popular DIC Color Guide ™, which enjoys a 90% share of the Japanese market for color sample books.
  • As of January 2023, cumulative downloads of the DIC Digital Color Guide since its launch in 2010 had surpassed 950,000.

DIC Develops the MEGAFACE™ EFS Series of Environment-Friendly High-Performance PFAS-Free Surfactants

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Other Technology, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Hardware, Sustainability, Chemicals, Plastics, PFAS, Detergent, PFA, DIC Corporation, Multimedia, EVS, Car, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, DIC, Cosmetics

DIC Corporation (TOKYO:4631) today announced the development of the MEGAFACE™ EFS series of environment-friendly surfactants that deliver a performance rivaling that of conventional fluorosurfactants despite not containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).

Key Points: 
  • DIC Corporation (TOKYO:4631) today announced the development of the MEGAFACE™ EFS series of environment-friendly surfactants that deliver a performance rivaling that of conventional fluorosurfactants despite not containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803926975/en/
    DIC Develops the MEGAFACE™ EFS Series of Environment-Friendly High-Performance PFAS-Free Surfactants (Photo: Business Wire)
    Fluorosurfactants, added in small amounts, lower the surface tension of liquids, improving emulsification and surface activity.
  • DIC embarked on the development of a PFAS-free surfactant in a proactive response to rising global needs for sustainable alternatives to fluorosurfactants.
  • In the DIC Vision 2030 long-term management plan, DIC sets forth a basic strategy of expanding its Functional Products business with a focus on sustainable products.

Growing Demand for Algae Protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Drives Europe Microalgae Market to Reach $491.9 Million by 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Other Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Food, Drink, Graphene production techniques, Cosmetics, Photobioreactor, Market, Pond, Chlorella, Growth, DIC Corporation, DIC, Microalgae, Aquaculture, Spirulina, Nannochloropsis, Limited, Application, Geography

The Europe microalgae market is projected to experience substantial growth, reaching a value of $491.9 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The Europe microalgae market is projected to experience substantial growth, reaching a value of $491.9 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030.
  • The increasing demand for algae protein, the rising need for protein-rich and lipid-rich aquafeed, and the growing demand for omega-3 fatty acids are the key factors driving the growth of the microalgae market in Europe.
  • The Europe microalgae market is analyzed based on various factors such as type, category, production technique, distribution channel, application, and geography.
  • Who are the emerging local players in the Europe microalgae market and how do they compete with other players?

EQS-News: DIC Asset AG – The “Performance 2024” action plan producing first results

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Friday, July 7, 2023
Uncertainty, VIB, DIC Corporation, Tax, Business, AG, Creativity, FFO, Gold, Global Tower Partners, Growth, DIC, Bank, Cryptocurrency

DIC has been addressing these challenges with an extensive action plan, and has prepared itself for this real estate market cycle.

Key Points: 
  • DIC has been addressing these challenges with an extensive action plan, and has prepared itself for this real estate market cycle.
  • In addition, the 2018/2023 corporate bond will be fully repaid in a total volume of EUR 150 million in early October as planned.
  • In addition, we disposed of another three logistics properties from the proprietary portfolio of the DIC Group in a combined volume of EUR 119 million.
  • 2023 is proving to be a difficult year, but it won’t be a lost year for DIC.

DIC Corporation Acquires Photoresist Polymers Manufacturer PCAS Canada

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Semiconductor, Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Canada, DIC Corporation, Internet of things, Artificial intelligence, Growth, PCAS, Environment, DIC, Big data

The semiconductor market is growing worldwide and its importance is increasing with the development and proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence and other advanced information technologies. In this environment, DIC -- which seeks to contribute to a society that is increasingly digital, as set forth in its DIC Vision 2030 long-term management plan -- has positioned expanding its lineup of photoresist* materials, which are indispensable to semiconductor fabrication, as a key strategy in the area of products for digital applications and is promoting the development of state-of-the-art photoresist polymers.†

Key Points: 
  • DIC Corporation (TOKYO:4631) today announced that on June 1, 2023, it acquired 100% of the shares of Quebec-based PCAS Canada Inc. from French based company PCAS S.A., which manufactures and sells polymers used in photoresists for semiconductor photolithography.
  • The semiconductor market is growing worldwide and its importance is increasing with the development and proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence and other advanced information technologies.
  • PCAS Canada has since been renamed “Innovation DIC Chimitroniques Inc.” (English company name: “Innovation DIC Chemitronics Inc.”).
  • Through these efforts, DIC will continue to supply materials that underpin the growth and evolution of the semiconductor industry.