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Asahi Kasei Expands Planova™ Production with New Spinning Plant, Strengthening Life Science’s Global Bioprocess Supply Capabilities
CHELMSFORD, Mass. & NOVI, Mich. & DÜSSELDORF, Germany & TOKYO, July 29, 2025--Asahi Kasei Life Science announced plans to construct a new spinning plant for its Planova™ virus removal filters in Japan.
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