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Bridgestone to Increase Production Capacity of Adhesive Film for Solar Modules

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Bridgestone Corporation announced that it will strengthen production capacity of EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) film at its Iwata Plant in Iwata City, Shizuoka. This move is in response to growing demand for EVA film used as an adhesive film for solar modules. Bridgestone has earmarked approximately ¥5.4 billion for investment in the project, with plans to begin increasing production in early 2011. Combined with the previously announced expansion plan in April, 2008 which will begin increasing pro...

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