en.Wedoany.com Reported - Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo) has announced plans to expand the production capacity of its MR™ series high-refractive-index lens materials by constructing a new facility at its Omuta Works, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in the first half of 2029.

The MR™ series is regarded as the de facto standard for high-refractive-index lens materials. By offering high-quality lens materials and coating materials, Mitsui Chemicals has established a comprehensive value chain support system for global lens manufacturers.

High-refractive-index ophthalmic lenses enable thinner and lighter designs. With the continued growth of the global population and the increasing prevalence of myopia, demand for such high-performance products is expected to grow over the long term. Demand in this value-added segment is particularly strong in Asia and North America.

This expansion covers multiple MR™ brand product portfolios. The new facility will comprehensively increase the supply capacity of a wide range of production lines and further strengthen the global supply system.

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