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Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announced plans to start up its European carbon fiber sheet molding compound (SMC) production facility in Ita.
The new plant, which is scheduled to start production in September 2020, is adjacent to the CPC SRL ("CPC") base, in which Mitsubishi Chemical holds a 44% sta.
Developed by Mitsubishi Chemical, SMC is an intermediate material for carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP.
Compared to prepreg intermediates, which employ resin-impregnated uncut carbon fiber fabrics, this SMC has high formability for forming complex par.
Mitsubishi Chemical manufactures SMC at its Aichi Plant in Jap.
Japanese automakers already use SMC for structural components in doors, trunk interior panels and rear doo.
Through CPC, Mitsubishi Chemical developed its mobile business in Europe using CFRPs as the primary structural materi.
With the development of SMC, the company has obtained approvals for automotive applications mainly from several European luxury car manufacturers who are expected to adopt the material more widely in the futu.
To meet such strong demand, Mitsubishi Chemical will start up its new SMC production facility in Modena, Italy, to provide greater capaci.
Modena has a tradition of providing cutting-edge engineering, thus facilitating Mitsubishi Chemical's smooth entry into the automotive market and the recruitment of highly skilled employe.
In addition to the current plant in Aichi, Japan, the new plant will support SMC production and help drive further growth in Mitsubishi Chemical's global sal.
Mitsubishi Chemical will actively provide the best solutions for the mobile mark.
Combining its carbon fiber production bases in Japan, the United States and Europe, CPC's molding technology and the marketing capabilities of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials .
MCAM has been renamed from Quadrant AG since April 1, 201 It has strong marketing capabilities and sales networks especially in Europe and the United Stat.
