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In 2003, MGC Advanced Polymers, Inc., invested and licensed
by Japanese chemical manufacturer Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
Company (Tokyo, Japan), constructed a proprietary state-of-the-art
manufacturing facility in Colonial Heights, Virginia,
to produce
MX-Nylon, a plastic used in auto parts and food packaging.
MGC Advanced Polymers (MAP) is majority owned by Mitsubishi
Gas Chemical (MGC) along with Marubeni Corporation.
MGC and
Marubeni Corporation join a long and growing list of chemical
companies choosing to invest in the Richmond-Petersburg
region.
This 15-acre facility, midway between Richmond and
Petersburg, Virginia, was selected for its proximity to
customers,
its ready access to major transportation corridors and its
ability to draw knowledgeable employees skilled in the
production
of polymers. With an initial production capacity of 22 million
lbs/year, this state-of-the-art, highly automated facility
is designed for ease of expansion.
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Advanced Polymers, Inc. manufacturing facility in Colonial
Heights, Virginia. |
MAP is committed to the implementation of registered documented
systems for the management of quality and the environment.
Therefore, plans are in place to achieve registration to
ISO 9001:2000 for its quality management system and ISO 14001
for its environmental management system. To that end, the
company has developed a Quality and Environmental Policy.
To our
customers, employees and neighbors: I am pleased and proud
to announce the opening and commercialization of our newest
production facility in the manufacture of MX Nylon. With
courage,
unity, and purpose, we continue the traditions of our Niigata,
Japan facility and look forward to the challenges of the
coming
years.
In this new venture, our first priority is to produce the
highest quality product for our customers in a manner that
preserves the environment and promotes safety. We have a bold
plan to achieve our goals and satisfy our customers. To that
end we have assembled an experienced and professional workforce
that will deliver results. Our MAP team has risen to the challenges
of construction and commissioning of the plant; they will
again rise to the challenges offered by our customers.
I believe that we have a superior product and look forward
to working closely with our customers to develop new applications
and enduses for mutual benefit. I am counting on your continued
guidance and support.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website.
Sincerely,
Mr. Tomiyoshi Furuta
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MGC
has developed a unique polymerization technology
especially for the manufacture of MX-Nylon. Its
production plants are located in Niigata, Japan
and
Colonial Heights, Virginia, USA. More than twenty
years of experience in both process and product
have contributed to the design and operation of
these highly automated plants. The plant is
designed
with process controls that produce a consistent,
high quality product that meets customers'
specifications. The MAP plant is located near U.S.
customers which reduces lead and shipment times.
This additional plant provides our customers with
better continuity of supply as both Niigata and
Virginia plants produce the same products. MAP
products
will be supplied primarily to U.S. customers, but
will be marketed and sold globally.
Pictured below: production
plant in Niigata Japan |
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and Environmental
Policy |
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Advanced Polymers, Inc. (MAP) is committed to the manufacture
of better quality products that meet customer requirements
in a manner that preserves the environment and promotes
safety.
MAP conducts its business with wisdom, dedication, communication
and courage. The company strives to be a good corporate
neighbor and has an excellent reputation in the community.
To achieve MAP’s mission, management recognizes
the responsibility to conduct business with the best
knowledge of the information surrounding MAP, and to
provide leadership, an efficient organization and accountability.
In order to meet the needs of our society, it is our
duty to supply safe and superior products and services,
and to have the highest reputation in the manufacture
and supply of our product.
We abide by all local, state, and federal rules and
regulations and endeavor to preserve the environment.
We strive for improvement in managing our environmental
duties by ensuring that all associates understand their
role in achieving our objectives to reduce waste and
prevent pollution.
We
are committed to continual improvement and prevention
of events that adversely affect quality, safety and
the environment.
We
announce corporate information as required, fairly
and
in a timely manner. We not only communicate with shareholders
and investors to keep them abreast of our situation,
but also communicate extensively with suppliers, customers
and end users, as well as associates, local, state,
and federal
governments.
We
respect our associates' character, will and ability
and maintain a nondiscriminatory workplace free of
unlawful harassment. We provide a safe and challenging
occupation
so that our associates can have satisfying and productive
lives and be proud to work for MAP.
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