Sojitz Acquires Majority Shares in Nippon A&L
Sojitz, Sumitomo Chemical, and Mitsui Chemicals have concluded a share purchase agreement in which Sojitz will acquire Nippon A&L.
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Asahi Kasei to Build a Battery Separator Plant in Canada
Asahi Kasei announced that it will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of Hipore wet-process lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator. Asahi Kasei and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) have reached a basic agreement about the plant and are currently exploring the possibility of a joint investment.
Arkema Acquires Majority Stake in Proionic for Next-Gen Batteries
Arkema is set to acquire a 78% stake in Proionic, a start-up specializing in ionic liquids production. These components are crucial for future lithium-ion batteries. This acquisition expands Arkema’s solutions and strengthens its position in the materials sector across various battery technologies.
Dow to Build World-Scale Carbonate Solvents Facility on US Gulf Coast
Dow announced its intent to build a world-scale carbonate solvents production facility for lithium-ion battery production on the US Gulf Coast. The plant will serve customers in the lithium-ion battery sector, in which carbonate solvents are used as a component in electrolytes.
Capchem USA Evaluating €320 Million Investment in Louisiana
Capchem Technology USA Inc., a subsidiary of Shenzhen Capchem Technology Co., may invest €320 million ($350 million) in building an integrated carbonate solvent and lithium-ion battery electrolyte facility in Louisiana, USA.
Asahi Kasei to Increase Lithium-Ion Battery Separator Coating Capacity
Asahi Kasei will invest in new coating equipment for Hipore lithium-ion battery separators in its US, Japan, and South Korea facilities, starting in the first half of fiscal year 2026. The increased capacity will provide coated separators for batteries powering up to 1.7 million electric vehicles.
