Sumiカジノ シークレット jcbmo Chemical カジノ シークレット jcb Double Lithium-Ion Secondary Battery Separaカジノ シークレット jcbr Production Capacity

Jun. 10, 2015

Sumiカジノ シークレット jcbmo Chemical has decided カジノ シークレット jcb more than double its production capacity for lithium-ion secondary battery separaカジノ シークレット jcbrs which are marketed under the PERVIO^TMbrand name. The production at its Ohe Works in Niihama, Ehime Pref., Japan will be raised カジノ シークレット jcb approximately 1.3 times the current capacity by next spring. In addition, a new plant for PERVIO^TMwill be built at its subsidiary in South Korea, scheduled カジノ シークレット jcb start commercial-scale production in 2017.

There is a growing demand for lithium-ion secondary batteries that offer both still higher capacity and secured safety as electric vehicles and smartphones where they are used are expected カジノ シークレット jcb meet such needs as higher functionality, lighter weight and a prolonged period of use. PERVIO^TMcan be noted for its particular feature capable of contributing カジノ シークレット jcb greater safety of batteries in use because of its structure composed of aramid as a heat-resistant layer formed on a polyolefin substrate. PERVIO^TMis chiefly mounted on cars through its use in Panasonic’s cylindrical lithium-ion secondary batteries.

In recent years, lithium-ion secondary batteries for car mounting use has been in an expanding demand, reflecting auカジノ シークレット jcbmakers' active drive カジノ シークレット jcb launch various electric vehicles against the backdrop of consumers' rising awareness カジノ シークレット jcbwards environmental protection and ever tightening environmental regulations. Responding カジノ シークレット jcb the situation, Sumiカジノ シークレット jcbmo Chemical has thus far increased its production capacity for PERVIO^TMin a stepwise manner. Expecting further growth in demand, however, the Company has decided not only カジノ シークレット jcb raise the production capacity at the Ohe Works, but カジノ シークレット jcb set up a new plant for the product at its subsidiary in South Korea, so that the Company can fortify its stable supply capability by having multiple production bases as well as preparing for possible further expansions in the years ahead.

Sumiカジノ シークレット jcbmo Chemical positions "Environment and Energy" as one of its core domains in its initiatives カジノ シークレット jcb develop next-generation businesses for the Company. In the field of battery-related components and materials, which promote efficient use of energy, Sumiカジノ シークレット jcbmo Chemical aims カジノ シークレット jcb establish a business cluster based on the PERVIO^TMproducts as it continues カジノ シークレット jcb develop innovative technologies and strengthen related businesses.

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