# Otsuka opens needlepunch nonwovens factory in Japan

Otsuka has constructed a new factory for needlepunch nonwoven fabric in Japan, operational since April 2022, with a production capacity of 2.4 million square meters per year. The factory specializes in fender liner material for the automotive market.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-07-27
- Where: Japan, Japan
- Starts operating: Apr 2022
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 2.4 million square meters per year
- Products: needlepunch nonwoven fabric, fender liner material
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Otsuka Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/33020.md)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/otsuka-adds-needlepunch-nonwovens-line/), 2022-07-27: "The new factory specializes in nonwoven materials for fender liner material and production there should be fully optimized by the third quarter."

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