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

Asahi Kasei Life Science plans to construct a new spinning plant in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan, to produce hollow-fiber cellulose membranes for Planova virus removal filters. Construction is expected to begin in July 2026, with operations starting in January 2030.

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

## Companies

- [Asahi Kasei](https://endata.com/companies/8888.md)

## Sources

- [biopharminternational.com](https://www.biopharminternational.com/view/asahi-kasei-plans-construction-of-new-spinning-plant-in-japan-for-production-of-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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