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Global chemical and advanced materials producer
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
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Global chemical and advanced materials producer
Overview
MCGC supplies chemicals and advanced materials globally, including high-performance polymers, industrial gases (Nippon Sanso), and pharmaceuticals (Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma), serving industries like automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, and healthcare. Its products rely on advanced chemical engineering and material science to create materials for electronics, mobility, and health, including carbon fiber composites, specialty polymers, and recyclable plastics. It differentiates itself with a massive global manufacturing footprint, deep technical expertise across chemicals, materials, and life sciences, and active open-innovation through Diamond Edge Ventures that integrates biotech and clean-tech startups into its ecosystem. The company aims to lead sustainable chemistry and advanced materials while pursuing net-zero emissions by 2050 and advancing a circular economy through decarbonization and scalable recycling.
About Mitsubishi Chemical Group
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2005
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What believers are saying
- Q1 FY2026 sales rose 10.8% to ¥460.0 billion, with operating income up 279.8%.
- Licella funding accelerates Project Swift SAF and Victoria recycling facilities.
- PsiQuantum, MUFG, and Mitsubishi Chemical advanced quantum materials discovery and workforce development in 2026.
What critics are saying
- 2026 guidance cut operating income to ¥70 billion after restructuring and withdrawal losses.
- Mitsubishi Chemical recorded impairment losses in UK Soarnol and Japanese ethylene glycol facilities.
- The western Japan ethylene shutdown by 2030 shrinks capacity and exposes commodity margins.
What makes Mitsubishi Chemical Group unique
- DURABIO won Audi Q3 door switch inserts in June 2026, proving premium-material adoption.
- Diamond Edge Ventures funded Licella in July 2025, linking R&D to recycling commercialization.
- The 2026 Asahi Kasei-Mitsui-Mitsubishi ethylene JV secures rationalized Japanese petrochemical capacity.
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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PsiQuantum and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group today announced that they are beginning work with Mitsubishi Chemical Group on a joint project to simulate excited states of photochromic molecules which have widespread industrial and residential potential applications such as the development of smart windows, energy-efficient data storage, solar energy storage and solar cells, and other photoswitching use cases. Qlimate, a PsiQuantum-led initiative that includes MUFG as a partner, focuses on using fault-tolerant quantum computing to crack the most challenging computational problems and accelerate the development of scalable breakthroughs across climate technologies, including more energy-efficient materials. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is committed to supporting the world’s transition to a sustainable future, and to encourage industry access to the most promising breakthrough technologies. By pioneering PsiQuantum’s Qlimate solutions with industry leader Mitsubishi Chemical, MUFG is at the forefront of quantum computing for sustainability
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-PsiQuantum and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group today announced that they are beginning work with Mitsubishi Chemical Group on a joint project to simulate excited states of photochromic molecules which have widespread industrial and residential potential applications such as the development of smart windows, energy-efficient data storage, solar energy storage and solar cells, and other photoswitching use cases.
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group) is proud to announce it has attained full ownership of CPC SRL (CPC), a renowned Italian company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of automobile components crafted from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). This pivotal acquisition that began with minority ownership in 2017 aligns with MCG Group’s long-term strategic vision to further expand and enhance its vertically integrated carbon fiber supply chain. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in late 2023.
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About Mitsubishi Chemical Group
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2005
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is Hiring for 88 Jobs on Simplify!
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