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Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Mitsubishi Chemical Group aims to be a “Green Specialty Company” committed to solving social problems and to delivering impressive results to customers with the power of materials, under our Purpose that “We lead with innovative solutions to achieve KAITEKI, the well-being of people and the planet.” Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Code: …

active JapanAsia Founded 2005 checked 2026-10-05

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Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation is a Tokyo-based specialty materials company focused on performance products, industrial gases, and pharmaceuticals. Established on October 3, 2005, it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. As of March 31, 2026, the group employed 56,678 people and reported FY2025 consolidated revenue of 3,704.0 billion yen.

Core products include DURABIO, a plant-derived bio-polycarbonate used in automotive and consumer electronics, and BENEBiOL, a bio-based polycarbonate diol. The company is actively transforming into a green specialty chemical firm, recently announcing plans to spin off its petrochemicals business and withdrawing from coke and carbon materials. In 2026, it continues to expand its semiconductor materials portfolio and sustainability initiatives.

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Industry: Biorefining, Industrial chemistry
Topics: Organic acids & bio-based chemicals
Role: Producer — “…ous mobility, advanced data processing/telecommunications enablement, food quality preservation, and technolog…”

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2025-2026 Latest status: The company has undergone significant restructuring, including the transfer of its pharmaceutical business (Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma) in 2025, the withdrawal from its coke and carbon materials business, and the commencement of consideration for the spin-off of its petrochemical business. ↗ ↗ ↗
2026-08-27 Commercialization of a New Negative Thermal Expansion Filler that Suppresses Warpage of Semiconductor Packages　—Launch of "M-Filleris™ NTE," a new material that contributes to thermal management of semiconductors— | News Releases | Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
Mitsubishi Chemical Group announces the commercialization of a new negative-thermal-expansion filler, M-Filleris NTE, to reduce warpage in semiconductor packaging, with pilot sales by FY2026 and mass production in H2 FY2027, and plans to expand the M-Filleris …
2026-06-25 Mitsubishi will spin off its petrochemical business
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is planning to spin off its petrochemical business by fiscal 2027, consolidating western Japan petrochemical operations with Mitsui Chemicals and Asahi Kasei into a new joint venture in which Mitsubishi will hold a 45% stake, as part …
2026-03-10 Mitsubishi Chemical cuts ethylene output due to possible supply issues - The Japan Times
Mitsubishi Chemical Group has cut ethylene output at its plants (including Kamisu, Ibaraki) to guard against potential raw-material shortages from the Middle East, signaling contingency measures amid tensions and dependence on imported naphtha.
2026-08-24 Contract Signed with JOGMEC for Design Work Related to Ship-Based Advanced CCS ProjectAiming to establish one of Japan’s largest CCS hubs at the Mizushima Industrial Complex | About Us | Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. is part of a six-company consortium selected by JOGMEC to design CO2 separation, capture, liquefaction, temporary storage, and shipping facilities for a Ship-Based Advanced CCS project in the Mizushima Industrial Complex, …
2026-05-12 Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Chemical Agree Equity Ratio for the Joint Operating Entity to Integrate Ethylene Production Facilities in Western Japan | News release | MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
The press release states that Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. will hold a 45% equity stake in the new joint operating entity (with Mitsui Chemicals at 45% and Asahi Kasei at 10%) to integrate and decarbonize ethylene production facilities in western Japan. It …
2026-05-28 Mitsubishi Chemical and Accenture Establish Joint Venture to Drive AI-Enabled Business Reinvention and Operational Transformation | INN
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is partnering with Accenture to form a joint venture, RIX Business Partners, to AI-enable and transform its corporate operations and productivity in Japan, focusing on standardized, cross-site administration and facilities management …

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…The company has undergone significant restructuring, including the transfer of its pharmaceutical business (Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma) in 2025, the withdrawal from its coke and carbon materials ……

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