# Asahi Kasei boosts nylon fiber capacity in Miyazaki

Asahi Kasei will install a new production line for high-strength, highly flame-retardant nylon fibers at a plant in Miyazaki Prefecture, boosting capacity more than 20%.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2017-06-01
- Where: Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
- Status: announced
- Capacity: more than 20% increase
- Products: high-strength nylon fibers, flame-retardant nylon fibers
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/asahi-kasei-to-invest-in-thailand-japan/), 2017-06-01: "The move comes in response to growing air bag demand in emerging countries accompanying stronger vehicle safety standards."

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