Teijin is planning to launch Teijinconex neo, a new type of meta-aramid fibre, offering unsurpassed heat resistance, as well as excellent dyeability, according to the manufacturer. The Teijinconex neo product will be introduced during Intersec, the leading security and safety exhibition that takes place from 18-20 January in Dubai.

Production at a new Teijin facility in Ayutthaya, Thailand, which is expected to nearly double the annual capacity of Teijin's global meta-aramid fibre production, is scheduled to start in mid-2015.

Unique production process

The company has developed a unique production process, which is said to enable Teijinconex neo to achieve unsurpassed heat resistance and excellent dyeability.

This will provide customers with highly diversified solutions for the design and manufacturing of protective apparel, a feature that is not yet available or offered in the market, the company believes.

 In addition, Teijin’s new production technologies ensure a compliance with REACH and other environmental regulations without additional treatment.

Teijin's protective apparel strategy

Teijinconex neo is expected to further strengthen Teijin’s position and competitiveness in the emerging economies of Asia and other regions, where the demand for heat-proof and flame-retardant high-performance materials is growing due to increasing safety awareness and regulations.

The product also aims to meet the strong demand in the markets of Japan, North America and Europe for protective clothing solutions that combine comfort, maneuverability, as well as high protection property. Teijin is targeting sales revenue of JPY 20 billion in the global safety and protection field by 2020.

Growth strategy

Teijin’s aramid fibres Teijinconex meta-aramid, Twaron and Technora para-aramid have made significant contributions to the advancement of protective apparel, the manufacturer believes.

High-performance composite materials that offer new value are one of the four pillars of Teijin’s Transformation and Growth Strategies in its medium-term business plan. By leveraging its high-performance materials, Teijin aims to provide highly advanced solutions for increasingly diversified demands in the global market.

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