Toray to boost Saudi, U.S. output of water treatment membranes

Demand for desalination and other methods rises with global warming

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Toray has one of the world's top shares in reverse osmosis membranes. (Photo by Shin Watanabe)

SHIN WATANABE, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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