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Japan’s Toray develops diaper-embedded urination sensor

12th Mar 2024

Japan-based Toray Industries has unveiled a diaper-embedded urination sensor using semiconductive carbon nanotubes. The sensor notifies caregivers when changes are needed, aiding eldercare in Japan amid workforce shortages. Tested in nursing homes, the sensor aims for commercialisation by March 2026. Its moisture-resistant design ensures...

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Toray celebrates upgrade to TORAYCA T1100 facility in Alabama

31st Jan 2024

Toray Composite Materials America celebrates a $15 million upgrade to its Decatur, Alabama facility, doubling the TORAYCA T1100 carbon fibre production capacity and adding redundancy for defence applications. The crucial carbon fibre is integral to various United States Department of Defence weapons systems and the Future Vertical Lift programme.

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Japan’s Toray develops Torayca M46X carbon fibre

15th Jan 2024

Toray Industries has introduced Torayca M46X carbon fibre, boasting a 20 per cent strength increase compared to the Torayca MX series, while maintaining a high tensile modulus. Achieving this strength boost without compromising modulus involved nano-level control of graphite crystallite structures, resulting in ultrafine, ultrahigh orientation.

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European Toray unit obtains ISCC PLUS certification

24th Nov 2023

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe obtains ISCC PLUS certification for Lacq and Abidos production plants in France. This certification enables the use of biomass or recycled materials via a mass balance approach, reducing the Life Cycle Inventory of carbon fibre production. Toray plans to manufacture carbon fibre from biomass and recycled materials by 2023 ...

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Japan’s Toray posts consolidated revenue of ¥1,199.4 bn in H1 FY24

13th Nov 2023

Japanese firm Toray Industries reported a 4.9 per cent decline in H1 FY24 revenue to ¥1,199.4 billion, with significant drops in core operating income and profit. The company’s fibres and textiles segment saw revenue decline but increased operating income, while the carbon fibre segment achieved revenue growth and higher operating income.

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Toray expands air filter business in India

2nd Nov 2023

Japan’s Toray Industries has begun production of air filters at its new facility in India, which is the first in the country to manufacture everything from nonwoven fabrics for high-performance filter media to filter assembly. The facility aims to meet the rising demand for high-quality air filters driven by worsening air pollution in India.

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Japan’s Toray develops Torayca T1200 carbon fibre

1st Nov 2023

Toray has developed Torayca T1200 carbon fibre, boasting the world's highest strength at 1,160 Ksi. This innovation aims to reduce the environmental impact by making carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic materials lighter. The high-strength carbon fibre opens up applications in aerostructures, defense, alternative energy, and consumer products.

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Toray partners with Honda to develop chemical recycling technology

25th Sep 2023

Toray Industries and Honda have partnered to develop chemical recycling technology for glass-fibre reinforced nylon 6 parts from end-of-life vehicles. They use subcritical water to depolymerise the nylon 6, regenerating it as caprolactam, a raw monomer. The technology was adopted by the ministry of environment for a decarbonised circular economy...

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Japan’s Toray & partners expand circular economy programme

31st Aug 2023

Toray Industries, Nitto Seimo, and Maruha Nichiro Corporation's subsidiary Taiyo A&F are expanding their recycling programme aimed at resolving marine plastic pollution. The programme, initiated last November, involves recycling materials from fishing nets into new ones. The companies are now extending the programme to include used nylon fishing...

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Consolidated revenue of Japanese firm Toray at 578.1 bn yen in Q1 FY24

10th Aug 2023

Toray Industries reported Q1 FY24 revenue of 578.1 billion yen, down 4.6 per cent YoY. Core operating income fell 19.2 per cent, and profit dropped to 13.9 billion yen. The fibres and textiles segment saw a 25.8 per cent income rise, while the carbon fibre segment rose 13.8 per cent. Assets grew to 3,347.4 billion yen, up 153.3 billion yen from...

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