Factory/PlantOther manufacturing

Nishi-Ef to build new factory in Shimonoseki

Nishi-F Co., Ltd.Shimonoseki, YamaguchiPublished Oct 16, 2026

InvestmentNot disclosed

PhasePlanned

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Nishi-Ef, headquartered in Shimonoseki, has decided to build a new factory in Toyohoku, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The company and Shimonoseki City will sign an agreement on the construction under Yamaguchi Prefecture's oversight.

Project facts

Owner: Nishi-F Co., Ltd.
Facility: Factory/Plant
Sector: Other manufacturing
Location: Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan
Investment: Not disclosed
Announced: Oct 16, 2026

Figures and schedules are as announced by the company or the public body concerned; plans can change. Amounts that were not disclosed are recorded as not disclosed, never estimated.

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