Mitsui Chemicals to Expand Production Capacity of LUCANT™
2018年8月24日 - 1:00PM
ビジネスワイヤ(英語)
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TOKYO:4183)(President & CEO: Tsutomu
Tannowa) announced the decision to construct a new plant for the
production of LUCANT™, hydrocarbon-based synthetic fluid, at its
Ichihara Works in response to the expansion of global demand.
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[Outline of New plant]
1. Product Hydrocarbon-based synthetic oil 2. Brand Name
LUCANT ™ 3. Location Ichihara Works of Mitsui chemicals 4.
Production Capacity 20,000ton/year 5. Schedule Commercial
operations : February 2021
LUCANT™ is a high performance, hydrocarbon-based, specialty
synthetic fluid used primarily as a viscosity modifier. It is used
in the most demanding applications including automotive driveline,
industrial lubricants and greases, and is the approved choice for
leading OEMs and global oil marketers. Mitsui Chemicals was the
first manufacturer to offer to the market this unique synthetic
fluid which boasts industry leading efficiency and durability.
The investment in additional LUCANT™ capacity will allow us to
meet the evolving and demanding needs of the Lubricant
market.Mitsui Chemicals has decided to strengthen our production
capacity for LUCANT™ in order to secure a stable supply capability
and drive its business growth.
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Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Takashi Kawamoto, +81-3-6253-2100Corporate
Communications Divisiontakashi.kawamoto@mitsuichemicals.com