NEWS RELEASE

Teijin Adds New Production Line for Polycarbonate Resin
Panlite® Sheet and Film Used in Automotive and E/E Applications
Tokyo, Japan, June 10, 2024 --- Teijin Limited announced today that a new, additional
production line for its polycarbonate resin Panlite® sheet and film, located at its
Matsuyama plant in Ehime Prefecture, will begin operation on June 17. The company
invested in this new line to meet growing demand for high-quality automotive interior
parts and in-vehicle electronic components, such as displays and touch screens.

Panlite® sheet and film

Matsuyama plantThe shift to vehicle electrification and autonomous driving is leading to improvements ininterior design and infotainment that can transform vehicle cabins into comfortable,relaxing and engaging spaces. Applications such as touch screens and heads-up
displays require optical sheet and film with excellent transparency and impact resistance,and polycarbonate resin sheets and films are often used for these applications.
In addition to automotive applications, Teijin plans to market Panlite® sheet and film
products, which deliver higher quality than conventional in-house products, to theelectrical and electronics (E/E) industry for devices such as virtual and augmented reality(VR/AR). The markets in these industries have expanded rapidly in recent years.
The new production line will allow Teijin to manufacture Panlite® sheet and film, andmulti-layer sheet and film of Panlite® and acrylic resins, in thicknesses of 100 to 500
microns. The new production line will have a capacity of 1,350 tons of these sheets andfilms per year.
The Panlite® sheet and film products manufactured on the new line will provide superiorsmoothness and surface hardness compared to conventional in-house products. By
suppressing minute distortions that can occur during manufacturing, Teijin is able toachieve surface smoothness that is the highest standard in the industry, according tointernal research. Higher surface quality can enhance the resolution of projected images.
Teijin has an integrated production system that covers everything from polycarbonateresin to sheets and films, enabling the company to manufacture high-quality productsthat are less susceptible to thermal degradation. Because there is little thermal degradationof the products during the production process, Teijin can manufacture film and sheet
products that are easy to process and can be made into complex shapes. Teijin has
previously produced Panlite® sheets and films, and multi-layer sheets and films madefrom Panlite® and acrylic resin, for use in optical equipment. The new production line wasadded to produce even higher-quality products.
Teijin aims to achieve annual sales of 2.5 billion yen in fiscal 2027 from products
manufactured on the new production line.
About the Teijin GroupTeijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group with two core businesses: highperformance materials and healthcare solutions. Established in 1918 as Japan’s firstrayon manufacturer, Teijin today comprises some 170 companies employing 20,000
people in 20 countries. Through “Human Chemistry, Human Solutions,” Teijin relentlessly
strives to aims to be a company that supports the society of the future by protecting theglobal environment and addressing the needs of people and communities. Teijin posted
consolidated sales of JPY 1,032.8 billion (USD 6.6 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,251.0billion (USD 8.0 billion) in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
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