Toray Advanced Materials to expand carbon fiber production in Korea

Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc. (TAK), the South Korean subsidiary of the renowned Japanese chemical conglomerate Toray Group, marked a pivotal moment by commencing the construction of its cutting-edge carbon fiber production facility in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. This remarkable initiative took place on Monday, signifying TAK’s dedication to advancing the domain of carbon fiber … Read more

Toray to Expand Regular Tow Carbon Fiber Capacity in S Korea and USA

Toray Industries, Inc. announced plans to increase regular tow carbon fiber production capacity at two facilities. Capital investments will add lines to the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, USA of Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., and the Gumi plant in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea of Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc. These investments will increase the Toray Group’s … Read more

Toray is set to increase the capacity of BOPP films in Japan

Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it will again increase production capacity for Torayfan biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film at the Tsuchiura Plant in Ibaraki Prefecture. The move is part of ongoing efforts to meet the growing demand for automotive capacitor film in an expanding market for electrified vehicles. When they go online in 2025, the … Read more

Toray Industries Develops Rare-Earth-Free Zirconia Balls

Toray Industries, a multinational corporation specializing in advanced materials and chemicals, announced the successful development of the world’s first mass-production technology for rare-earth-free zirconia balls. These highly durable balls have the ability to grind and mill ceramic materials for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The technology breakthrough will enhance the … Read more

Toray Industries to Build Research Facility for Green and Nano-Based Tech in Mobility

Toray Industries, Inc. has announced its plan to establish a new research facility at its Nagoya Plant in Aichi Prefecture to accelerate its R&D efforts towards green transformation and advanced mobility. The new facility will integrate diverse elemental technologies from within and outside the Toray Group to develop materials using the concept of fusing green … Read more

Toray breaks ground on second plant in Germany

Toray Industries, Inc. announced that its German subsidiary, Greenerity GmbH, held a groundbreaking ceremony a day earlier for its second plant. Located in industrial area of Alzenau, Bavaria, the plant will develop, manufacture, and sell components for hydrogen fuel cells. The new facility is scheduled to go online in November 2021. The new facility will … Read more

Toray Starts Manufacturing Resin Compounds in India

Toray Industries, Inc., announced on Thursday that Toray Industries (India) Private Limited began manufacturing polyamide (PA) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) at a new facility in September. PA and PBT resins offer outstanding toughness and resistance to heat and chemicals. Key applications include components for automotive and electrical and electronic. This first Indian plastic compounding unit … Read more

Toray to Build New Battery Separator Film Production Facility in Hungary

Toray Industries, Inc., one of the largest battery separator films manufacturer from Japan announced on 16 July the construction of a new production facility for battery separator films (BSF) for lithium-ion batteries in Nyergesújfalu, Hungary. The new manufacturing site will be affiliated with the Toray Industries Hungary area, which was established in April 2018. The … Read more