News Releases 2023

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group Introduces BioPBS, a Bio-Based Compostable Polymer, in EN TEA Teabag Pouches
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Expansion of γ-Butyrolactone (GBL) Production Capacity

Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2024 (Under IFRS)

Global, Phase 3b study of Oral Edaravone in ALS

Launch of REMLEAS® capsules 40mg for Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia in three ASEAN countries

Transfer of Qualicaps Co., Ltd.

Masdar, Mitsubishi Chemical Group and INPEX Agree on Joint Feasibility Study for Carbon Recycle Chemicals Project in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Targeting World’s First Polypropylene Produced from CO2 and Green Hydrogen -

Gelest Breaks Ground on New Production Facility

Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Toppan, and Kyoeisha Chemical to jointly conduct demonstration testing of packaging material recycling production process
Aimed at achieving horizontal recycling of waste plastic film discharged from manufacturing sites

Test of Composting System with Okinawa City

Achieving a 20-fold Boost in Concentration of Main Fertilizer Components at Japan’s First Bio-Concentrated Liquid Fertilizer Facilities
Commercializing the Bio-Concentrated Liquid Fertilizer Manufacturing Process for Sustainable and Efficient Circulative Agriculture

Enhancement of Anode Materials for Lithium-ion Battery Business
-Commencement of Feasibility Studies with South Korean Company L&F-

Diamond Edge Ventures Invests in Prime Roots,
a US Startup that Makes Deli-Style Plant-Based Meats from Koji Mycelium

MPH was Selected for AMED's Strengthening Program for Pharmaceutical Startup Ecosystem Initiative

New Launch of Mounjaro® 7.5mg/10mg/12.5mg/15mg Ateos®, the World's First Sustained Release GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Full Lineup Now Available

AnGes filed for approval of its HGF gene therapy product Collategene® for the first time since the introduction of the conditional/time-limited authorization system for regenerative medicine products

Conclusion of Collaboration Agreement on R&D Hub for Plastic Waste Processing Incubated by World Economic Forum

Samples of New Grade of Plant-derived Bioengineering Plastic DURABIO with Higher Biomass Content to Be Made Available This Month

Strengthening the Supply Chain for Formulated Electrolytes for Lithium-ion Batteries in North America
—The MCG Group starts considering collaboration with a key battery material supplier in the U.S.—

Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023 (Under IFRS)

RADICAVA® Oral Suspension Approved in Switzerland for the Treatment of ALS

New launch of Mounjaro® 2.5 mg / 5 mg Ateos®, the world’s first sustained release GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist

Research Consortium involving the MCG Selected for the MLIT’s B-DASH Project (FY2023) to Demonstrate New Wastewater Treatment Technology for Increased Energy Efficiency and Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions

For the Treatment of ALS, Edaravone RADICUT® Oral Suspension 2.1% Now Available in Japan

Provision of Production Technology License in India for Electrolytes used in Lithium-ion Batteries

Thermoplastic Elastomer Excellent in Dissimilar Material Adhesion, "Tefabloc," Adopted for ZETT's Standard Bat for Rubber Baseball, "Black Cannon A-Power"

Participation in the “Decarbonization x Reconstruction Town Development Platform”

Participation in the “Pre-emptive LCA Social Cooperation Research Department” of the University of Tokyo’s "UTokyo LCA Center for Future Strategy"

Completion of Transfer of 25% of Shares of Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation and Reinforcement of Engineering Plastic Business in the MCG Group

Message for New Employees by Jean-Marc Gilson, CEO of Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Transfer of Mitsubishi Chemical Agri Dream Co., Ltd.

Approval of “GOBIK Aqueous Suspension Syringes”, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Inactivated Polio and Hib Combined Vaccine

Anti-cytomegalovirus chemotherapeutic agent "Valixa® Dry Syrup 5000mg" Approved for the indication of symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus infection in Japan

Fully Artificial Light Type Plant Factory AN to be Introduced for the First Time, and Cultivation to Start in Oi-Cho, Fukui Prefecture, in October
—Contributing to solving food supply issues through the stable supply of delicious and safe vegetables—

Notification of Application for Additional Dosage Form of SGLT2 inhibitor CANAGLU® OD Tablets 100 mg

Participating in the Council for Activities to Promote the Recycling of Acrylic Resin Products

Study on the World's First Commercialization of Polycarbonate Resin Chemical Recycling

Plant-derived Bio-engineering Plastic "DURABIO" Adopted for Ballpoint Pen of Design Stationery Brand "ZOOM"

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group announces the Winners of the Composite Engineering Challenge
-The jury team chose Herone from Germany as the Overall Winner and Project Unlimited from the Netherlands as the Innovation Award Winner-

Establishment of Japan’s First Acrylic Resin Collection Scheme in Collaboration with Tokio Marine & Nichido and ABT
—Verification testing for the commercialization of molecular recycling will begin—

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Earned “Top 10% S&P Global ESG Score 2022” in S&P Global's Sustainability Rating

Discontinuation of the Development of a Regenerative Medicine Product (CL2020) Using Muse Cells

Merger of Mitsubishi Chemical Systems Inc.

Enhancement of Production Capacity for Specialty Brands of Polyvinyl Alcohol Resin GOHSENX and Nichigo G-Polymer

Announcing the winners of the 16th Soalon Design Contest
Contest on designs using plant-derived semi-synthetic fiber held at Bunka Gakuen University

Announcement of Positive Results from the Phase 3 Clinical Trials of Parkinson's Disease Drug Candidate ND0612

New Year Message from President and CEO, Jean-Marc Gilson