TOKYO -- Japanese chemical group Toray will increase global annual production capacity 30% for water treatment membranes over the three years through March 2026, Nikkei has learned, as water shortages stemming from climate change increase demand.
Demand for desalination and other methods rises with global warming

Toray has one of the world's top shares in reverse osmosis membranes. (Photo by Shin Watanabe)
TOKYO -- Japanese chemical group Toray will increase global annual production capacity 30% for water treatment membranes over the three years through March 2026, Nikkei has learned, as water shortages stemming from climate change increase demand.