Mitsui to expand high performance nonwoven facilities

According to a press release the nonwoven business of Mitsui Chemicals aims to further expand by supplying both Japan and the rest of Asia to support the growth of premium diaper manufacturers. The total production capacity of the plant is being increased from 94,000 tons/year to 109,000 tons/year.

In recent years there has been a drastic expansion of the high quality, highly functional premium disposable diaper market, resulting in more efforts on the part of manufacturers to develop systems to increase production. The disposable diaper market in Asia is witnessing steady expansions in demand in part because of the increasing use of disposable diapers and the relaxing of China's one child policy.

Mitsui focuses on to increase its manufacturing facilities that would offer both of better quality and cost-competitiveness. Nagoya works facility will serves as a hub for functional materials production to meet the growing demand for high performance nonwoven fabrics in Asia. (NA)

Fibre2fashion News Desk - India