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The situation preesents great potential for synthetics producers who can meet the new requirements for higher quality standards in an increasingly competitive market. The need to optimize raw material values and achieve right-first-time quality is the key to ensuring profitability.
Global demand for synthetic fibers is at an all-time high, with more than 80% capacity utilization and a production total of almost 50 million tonnes expected for 2011, following a strong recovery in #
Data and forecasts in this document are taken from a paper on 'The Future Development of the Man-made Fibers Industry in Japan & Asian region' presented by Tsunehiro OGAWA, of the Japan Chemical Fibers Association (JCFA) at the recent Dornbirn Man-Made Fibres Congress.
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