Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (MMC) has been working on the expansion of its plant in Valencia, Spain. The company has completed the plant expansion as originally planned and started operations in May. Following this, the production capacity for inserts at the Valencia plant will increase by two to five times compared to the previous capacity.

Sole Manufacturing Site in Europe

The cemented carbide tool plant in Valencia, Spain is MMC’s sole manufacturing site in Europe. Mitsubishi Materials España, S.A.U (“MME”), a consolidated subsidiary of MMC, operates the plant. Also, MME supplies drills, end mills, and inserts to European automobile and aerospace manufacturers.

Due to the large European market and an expected growth in demand from the aerospace industry and Eastern Europe, the company has been increasing production capacity. Accordingly, it aims to optimize the supply chain and strengthen Business Continuity Plan (BCP) response. Along this line, it aims to ship from manufacturing sites close to consumers.

Additionally, MMC plans to install the latest facilities for the expanded insert plant to enhance the automation of presses, grinding machines, and inspections. Also, it aims to increase production capacity while utilizing the latest technology to improve its manufacturing sites.

MMC Group established “For people, society and the earth, circulating resources for a sustainable future” as its commitment. Thus, it will promote the expansion of resource recycling and the enhancement of supply of high-performance materials and products to fulfill this.

-10 June 2024-