Mitsubishi Chemical Polymer Materials (Nantong) will relocate to the South Area of Nantong Economic Development Zone

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On June 16, Mitsubishi Chemical announced its decision to relocate its PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) factory in China – Mitsubishi Chemical Polymer Materials (Nantong) Co., Ltd. 　 Since 2001, Mitsubishi Chemical Polymer Materials (Nantong) Co., Ltd. has been producing PMMA in the North Area of the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Zone in Jiangsu Province. In accordance with the local government’s requirements for the protection of the ecological environment along the Yangtze River, it has been decided to relocate to the southern area of Nantong Economic Development Zone. 　 Mitsubishi Chemical states that China accounts for about 40% of global PMMA demand, making it one of the most important markets for its PMMA business. To achieve the \"New Medium-Term Business Plan 2029\" announced in November 2024 and to further increase China’s market share in PMMA, it is essential to maintain and develop manufacturing and sales bases locally. 　　 It is reported that the new factory’s annual PMMA production capacity will be 60,000 tons. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with operation set to start in the third quarter of 2028. Mitsubishi Chemical Polymer Materials (Nantong) Co., Ltd. is located on the magnificent east bank of the Yangtze River in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. It is a subsidiary established and controlled in China by Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, a world-renowned manufacturer of methacrylic acid and methacrylic resin products. The company began operating in the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Zone in 2001, and by producing, importing, and selling acrylic resin molding materials (PMMA particles), acrylic resin sheets (PMMA continuously cast sheets), acrylic coating resins, as well as providing various technical services, it continues to strive to achieve the goal of \"ensuring comfort and happiness for humanity, society, and the Earth’s environment (KAITEKI)\".