# Zeon to build new COP production plant in Shunan, Japan

Zeon Corporation decided to construct a new production plant for cyclo olefin polymers (COP) in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, to boost combined annual capacity to approximately 54,000 tonnes.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-06-18
- Where: Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 54,000 tonnes per year (combined with existing 42,000 tonnes)
- Products: cyclo olefin polymers (COP)
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Zeon Corp](https://endata.com/companies/15618.md)

## Sources

- [zeonsmi.com](https://www.zeonsmi.com/about/news/zeon-to-construct-new-production-plant-for-cyclo-olefin-polymers/), 2024-06-18: "The decision was made in line with Zeon’s Group-wide strategy of 'Polishing up existing businesses' and 'Exploring new businesses,' as laid out in the Medium-Term Business Plan."
- [alpha-plast.com.ua](https://alpha-plast.com.ua/zeon-to-build-new-production-plant-for-cyclo-olefin-polymers-in-japan/), 2024-07-09: "Demand for COP is expected to remain strong due to such properties as excellent optical stability, low water absorbency, and extremely low impurity."

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