Agreements reached under this partnership
Business alliance- 1
The companies have been pursuing joint development of bra-cup applications using BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, Elastollan®
- 2
They have begun expanding into the automotive sector as a new application for “Melooop”
- 3
They have developed a concept model intended for use as an armrest
These are items that the documents state the two companies will work on. The lines above and below represent arrangements between the two companies.
The companies will promote the practical implementation of “Melooop,” creating new value and expanding their business scope
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | BASF Japan Ltd. |
| Alliance partner's business activities | Chemical manufacturer. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF is an integrated chemical company serving almost every industry worldwide. |
| Alliance partner's location | Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
| Type of alliance | Business alliance |
| Details of the alliance | The companies have been pursuing joint development of bra-cup applications using BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, Elastollan®, They have begun expanding into the automotive sector as a new application for “Melooop”, They have developed a concept model intended for use as an armrest |
| Impact on Business Performance | The companies will promote the practical implementation of “Melooop,” creating new value and expanding their business scope |
Items this document does not state (17)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To expand the applications of “Melooop.” The technology’s features are well suited to the performance requirements and design needs of automotive parts, and combining it with BASF’s material is expected to enable three-dimensional structures with flexibility and functionality, as well as weight reduction, greater design flexibility and recyclability.