Zeon Moves Into Full-Scale Production With New Line for Retardation Film
on December 4, 2017 in Products
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) has begun full-scale operations at its optical film plant in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, with a new production line for LCD TV-use retardation film. The new line brings Zeon's annual production capacity for the film up from 95 million square meters to 119 million square meters. Retardation film is a vital component in LCD TVs, as it widens...
Zeon Adds New Production Line for Retardation Film Used in LCD TVs
on October 4, 2017 in Materials
Zeon Corp. (TYO:4205) recently announced that it its subsidiary Optes Inc. has begun full-scale operations at a new production line for retardation film used in LCD televisions. The line is part of Optes' Himi Plant in Hokuriku. The new production line is Zeon's sixth for retardation film, and is able to produce 24 million square meters of the material per...
Sumitomo Riko Develops New, Low-Cost Version of Refleshine Window Film
on April 27, 2017 in Innovation, Products
Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) has launched Refleshine TW36, a film for heat shielding and insulation that also makes windows stronger. The product marks an advance in materials development. Sumitomo Riko restructured the film to reduce costs while retaining all the advantages. The new Refleshine film maintains protection against glass breakage, heat shielding and insulation, a more pleasant indoor environment...