# 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.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-03-15
- Where: Si Racha, Chonburi Province, Thailand, Thailand
- Starts operating: Jul 2021
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 15,000 tonnes per year (additional); 50,000 tonnes per year (total)
- Products: polypropylene spunbond nonwoven fabric
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Asahi Kasei](https://endata.com/companies/8888.md)
- [Asahi Kasei Spunbond (Thailand)](https://endata.com/companies/38025.md)
- [Asahi Kasei Spunbond (Thailand)](https://endata.com/companies/38025.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [asahi-kasei.com](https://www.asahi-kasei.com/news/2015-2021/2019/e190315), 2019-03-15: "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](https://www.asahi-kasei.com/jp/news/2018/fi190315.html), 2019-03-15: "AKSTにおいては2016年に2号機を増設し、アジア各国での紙おむつ市場の急拡大に対応してきました。"

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