# Asahi Kasei to build new spinning plant for Planova virus filters in Nobeoka, Japan

Asahi Kasei Life Science announced plans to construct a new spinning plant for Planova virus removal filters in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026, with operations starting in January 2030.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-07-29
- Where: Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan
- Starts operating: Jan 2030
- Status: announced
- Products: Planova virus removal filters (hollow-fiber cellulose membrane filters)
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Asahi Kasei Life Science](https://endata.com/companies/86286.md)

## Sources

- [asahi-kasei.com](https://www.asahi-kasei.com/news/2025/e250729), 2025-07-29: "This new plant reinforces the momentum behind our newly established Life Science business."

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