Asahi Kasei to expand spunbond nonwoven capacity in Thailand

Asahi Kasei decided to add a third production line for polypropylene spunbond nonwoven at its subsidiary Asahi Kasei Spunbond (Thailand) in Si Racha, increasing annual capacity by 15,000 tonnes to about 50,000 tonnes. Construction starts March 2019, with operation planned for July 2021.

“The third line will further reinforce AKST's capability to meet ongoing demand growth with higher product performance, quality, and cost competitiveness.”asahi-kasei.com

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• asahi-kasei.comAsahi Kasei to expand capacity for spunbond in Thailand | Asahi KaseiMar 15, 2019
• asahi-kasei.comタイにおけるスパンボンド不織布製造設備の増設について | 2018年度 | ニュース | 旭化成株式会社Mar 15, 2019

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