The producer of advanced fibers and composites, Teijin Ltd., Tokyo/Japan, has fully transferred the production of its primary polyester-fiber brands to Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Ltd. (TPL), a subsidiary of fiber-product converting company Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., Tokyo. TPL, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is now the hub of Teijin’s strategic global polyester fiber production.
Teijin has positioned Thailand as a hub for global operations including not only polyester materials but also aramid fiber production and sales and polycarbonate resin sales, which are expected to contribute to Teijin’s global business in high-performance materials. Teijin is also expanding healthcare operations and conducting R&D into advanced medical equipment, such as artificial joints, in Thailand. Going forward, Teijin intends to leverage Thailand as a core ASEAN base that will create new value for global society.