- Construction of the new plant will start after legal procedures and permits are completed in late August 2006.
- The plant will produce 500,000 sets of polarizing film per month and 5,000 tons of light diffusion panels per year.
- Operations are scheduled to begin in summer 2007.
- The facility will initially employ 250 people, potentially increasing to 400.
New Plant Construction
Sumitomo Chemical is establishing a new production base for IT-related materials in the Pomeranian Special Economic Zone near ToruĊ, Poland. This decision follows the rapid growth in demand for large-screen LCD televisions in Europe and the influx of LCD panel manufacturers into the region. The new plant will be located near Sharp Corporation's operations, one of Sumitomo's major customers.
Production Capacity
The new facility will focus on the chip-cut processing of polarizing film and the manufacture of light diffusion panels. The plant will have a monthly capacity of 500,000 sets of polarizing film and an annual capacity of 5,000 tons of light diffusion panels. Both production lines are scheduled to start operations in the summer of 2007.
Operational Timeline
The company will be incorporated by late August 2006, following the completion of all legal procedures. Construction of the new plant will commence as soon as the construction permit is granted. Sumitomo plans to expand the capacity of both polarizing film and light diffusion panels as necessary to meet the growing demand from major LCD panel manufacturers in Europe.
Employment and Expansion
The new facility will initially employ approximately 250 people, with the potential to increase the workforce to as many as 400 employees. The plant's total area is approximately 200,000 square meters, allowing space for future expansion to accommodate increasing production needs.
