# Asahi Kasei Life Science plans new spinning plant for virus removal filters in Japan

Asahi Kasei Life Science 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: New facility
- Announced: 2025-08-04
- 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

- [genengnews.com](https://www.genengnews.com/topics/bioprocessing/asahi-kasei-life-science-plans-new-spinning-plant-for-its-planova-virus-removal-filters/), 2025-08-04: "This new plant reinforces the momentum behind our newly established Life Science business."

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