Strengthening Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Capacity for High-End Applications in Japan and the United States

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Manabu Chikumoto; hereinafter “Mitsubishi Chemical”) has decided to enhance its carbon fiber production capacity in Japan and the United States for high-end applications across the sports and leisure, aerospace, hypercar, and other sectors.

 

As the need for lightweight and high-performance products in the sports and leisure, aerospace, and hypercar sectors has increased in recent years, demand for carbon fiber for high-end applications has been steadily expanding. Our carbon fiber for high-end applications, featuring outstanding strength and elastic modulus, meets rigorous quality standards and is highly valued by industry-leading customers.

In response to such robust demand, Mitsubishi Chemical has decided to enhance its high-performance carbon fiber production capacity by effectively leveraging its existing facilities in Japan and the United States.

Going forward, Mitsubishi Chemical will continue to capture market growth, create and deliver value to its customers and, by focusing on high value-added businesses, pursue further profit growth.

 

・Manufacturing sites: Tokai Plant / Aichi area (Toyohashi-shi, Aichi, Japan)

                                               Sacramento Plant (Sacramento, California, U.S.)

・Operational schedule: Phased enhancement from 2025 to 2027 (planned)

・Production capacity: Approximately double the current level

 

 

 

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