# Toyobo and Nipro to build CTA dialyzer plant in Odate, Japan

Toyobo and Nipro announced a joint venture to build a new plant in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, to produce CTA dialyzers (artificial kidneys). The plant is scheduled to start operating in July 2024.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-11-05
- Where: Odate City, Akita Prefecture, Japan
- Starts operating: 1 Jul 2024
- Status: announced
- Products: CTA dialyzers, hollow fiber membranes
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Toyobo](https://endata.com/companies/7774.md) (partner)
- [Nipro Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/21601.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [toyobo-global.com](https://www.toyobo-global.com/news/2021/release_450.html), 2021-11-05: "Toyobo Co., Ltd. has decided to build a new plant jointly with Nipro Corporation to boost production of CTA (cellulose triacetate) dialyzers often referred to as artificial kidneys."

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