Operational Launch of 2,500 mm-Width Coating Line to Enhance Production Capacity by 15%

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) is pleased to announce the September operational launch of a coating device compatible with 2,500 mm-width high functional optical film at our Mihara Plant in Hiroshima Prefecture.

The operational launch of the second wide coating device comes in response to market and consumer needs, and will boost production capacity by more than 15% on an area basis.  With the increased capacity, DNP will accommodate the demand for high functional optical film for 65-inch large-screen TVs, with horizontal and vertical dimensions of 1,436.4 mm x 809.0 mm, which are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6% between 2025 and 20301 on an area basis.

Background

In line with the shift to larger TV screens in recent years, 65-inch+ TVs have become the mainstream, and polarizer manufacturers are expanding their production lines to accommodate such larger sizes. Accordingly, there are concerns for supply shortages of functional optical films for large TVs over the medium- to long-term, and by starting operation of the new wide coating device, DNP will boost production capacity, leading to a stable supply of high functional optical films.

Features

• Facilitates the efficient manufacture, or imposition, of high functional optical film for 65 inch large screen displays. 

• Designed to facilitate in-line multi-layer coating, for the needs of high-end TV models, which enable to reduce reflected light and improve visibility compared to single-layer products.

• By introducing new technologies that reduce power consumption and innovating production processes, the introduction of the new line is expected to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 30% compared to devices in current use.

Looking Ahead

In line with the operational launch of the 2,500 mm width compatible equipment, DNP will expand its supply of high-functional optical film to polarizer manufacturers in China, along with other countries and regions, aiming for annual sales of approximately 110 billion yen in FY 2026.

Source: DNP Group