# Mitsubishi Chemical Group expands ion-exchange resin capacity at Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant

Mitsubishi Chemical Group decided to increase production capacity of ion-exchange resins for ultrapure water used in semiconductor manufacturing at its Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant in Kitakyushu, Japan, with upgraded facilities scheduled to start operation in April 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-10-16
- Where: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Starts operating: Apr 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 27 million square meters per year
- Products: ion-exchange resins, ultrapure water
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/5545.md)

## Sources

- [chemengonline.com](https://www.chemengonline.com/mitsubishi-chemical-group-expands-production-capacity-for-ion-exchange-resins/), 2024-10-16: "The upgraded facilities are scheduled to go into operation in April 2026."
- [mcgc.com](https://www.mcgc.com/english/news_release/02086.html), 2024-10-17: "The Mitsubishi Chemical Group ... has decided to expand its production facility for OPL Film™ products, optical polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) film, at Mitsubishi Chemical’s Central Japan-Ogaki (Kanda) Plant"

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