2017.12.01
December 1st, 2017
Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd.
Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd.
Microwave Chemical signed a strategic alliance with Futamura Chemical
- New partnership to develop innovative engineered materials utilizing novel microwave manufacturing process -
Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd., Head office: Nagoya-city, Aichi; President: Yasuo Nagae; (“Futamura Chemical”) and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd., Head office: Suita-city, Osaka; President: Iwao Yoshino; (“Microwave Chemical”) have signed a strategic alliance for product and process innovation.
Futamura Chemical is a chemical manufacturer and leading provider of food packing films. The company’s other product line ups are carbon, cellulose films and nonwoven fabrics.
Microwave Chemical is an innovative company which has developed novel process utilizing microwave technology.
The technology is applicable to a wide range of products such as pharmaceuticals, electronic materials, food and fuel. Microwave Chemical has Joint Development Agreements with various companies including overseas companies .
Futamura Chemical would invest in Microwave Chemical and together develop various products including films and inorganic materials using leading-edge manufacturing processes enabled by novel microwave technology.
For Futamura Chemical, this is the first time the company has invested into an early stage company. Both companies will co-develop the technology in multiple areas and introduce Microwave Chemical’s equipment to Futamura Chemical’s own manufacturing plant.
【Press & Media Inquiries】
Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd.,
Mr Hidetoshi Nakane, Director of Department of General Affaires and Human Resources
Phone: +81-52-565-1212
Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. Administration Department
Phone: +81-6-6170-7595 E-mail: info@mwcc.jp
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