# Mitsui Chemicals adds 6000 tons nonwovens capacity in Thailand

Mitsui Chemicals added 6000 tons of capacity at its Thai subsidiary MHM for high performance nonwovens including Airyfa spunbond nonwovens, and expanded breathable film production of Espoir films to 10,900 tons per year.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-10-08
- Where: Thailand, Thailand
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 6000 tons per year nonwovens; 10,900 tons per year breathable film
- Products: Airyfa spunbond nonwovens, Espoir breathable films
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Mitsui Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/19809.md)
- [MHM](https://endata.com/companies/27806.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/mitsui-adds-to-capacity-in-thailand/), 2018-10-08: "Mitsui Chemicals has added 6000 tons of capacity to its Thai subsidiary, MHM."

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