Oishi Sangyo to expand pulp-mold product manufacturing equipment at Ibaraki plant
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Oishi Sangyo plans to invest approximately ¥2.33 billion in pulp-mold product manufacturing equipment at its Ibaraki Plant in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki. Construction began in March 2025 and is scheduled for completion in June 2026, increasing capacity by approximately 40%.
Ohishi Sangyo held a start-up ceremony for a new molding machine at its Ibaraki Plant on June 2, 2026. The equipment is intended to strengthen the company's supply system for pulp-mold products and support further business expansion.
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