Mitsubishi Polyester Film to expand PET film capacity

Mitsubishi Polyester Film has invested 100 million USD to increase its capacity for biaxially oriented polyester (BOPET) film at its plant in Greer, South Carolina.

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The investment will include a new film production line scheduled to start up mid-year 2017.

Polyester film’s growth in industrial and packaging markets continues to remain strong at 3-7 percent annually, says the company.

In addition to the production facility in South Carolina, Mitsubishi Polyester Film has manufacturing locations in Japan, China, Indonesia and Germany.