01.01.03
Location: Osaka, Japan
Sales: $74 Million
Description: Key Personnel
Yoshihiko Mineda, managing director
Plants
Ikazaki, Tarui
Processes
Spunbonded, spunlaced
Brand Names
Marix, Eleves, Nyace, Wiwi, Alcima, Cottoace
Major Markets
Agriculture materials, carpet backings, geotextiles, cable wraps, wipes, storing bags, coverstock, roofing sheets
The year 2002 was marked by a doubling of spunlaced capacity for Unitika, Osaka, Japan, The company added a new line, capable of producing 2500 tons per year of spunlaced nonwovens in June .
The majority of spunlaced nonwovens produced by Unitia are 100% cotton. Demand for these materials is great in the cosmetic markets, and this has allowed production volumes to grow smoothly. In fact, spunlaced nonwovens have come to occupy an important place in Unitika’s business despite their inferiority in size to spunbond materials.
Unitika can produce 20,000 tons of spunbonded nonwovens per year as well as an additional 4000 tons of polyester spunbonded nonwovens, which the company produces through its Tusco joint venture company with Teijin Films. Headquarterd inThailand, Tusco’s production is expected to increase to 22,000 tons by the end of the year.
Sales: $74 Million
Description: Key Personnel
Yoshihiko Mineda, managing director
Plants
Ikazaki, Tarui
Processes
Spunbonded, spunlaced
Brand Names
Marix, Eleves, Nyace, Wiwi, Alcima, Cottoace
Major Markets
Agriculture materials, carpet backings, geotextiles, cable wraps, wipes, storing bags, coverstock, roofing sheets
The year 2002 was marked by a doubling of spunlaced capacity for Unitika, Osaka, Japan, The company added a new line, capable of producing 2500 tons per year of spunlaced nonwovens in June .
The majority of spunlaced nonwovens produced by Unitia are 100% cotton. Demand for these materials is great in the cosmetic markets, and this has allowed production volumes to grow smoothly. In fact, spunlaced nonwovens have come to occupy an important place in Unitika’s business despite their inferiority in size to spunbond materials.
Unitika can produce 20,000 tons of spunbonded nonwovens per year as well as an additional 4000 tons of polyester spunbonded nonwovens, which the company produces through its Tusco joint venture company with Teijin Films. Headquarterd inThailand, Tusco’s production is expected to increase to 22,000 tons by the end of the year.