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(est. August 31, 1933) is a Japanese
textile
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company that manufactures
chemical
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s,
plastic
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s, and
fiber
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s. It is Japan's biggest acrylic fiber maker. In 2010, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings
is a Japanese company formed in October 2005 from the merger of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation. The company is based in Tokyo and is one of the core Mitsubishi companies.
History
On December 4, 2021, the compan ...
.
Changes to the Nikkei Indices
September 6, 2010.
In addition to the primary acryrilic fiber, Mitsubishi Rayon also is one of the top makers of golf shafts, now largely popular on the PGA PGA is an acronym or initialism that may stand for:
Aviation
* IATA code for Page Municipal Airport, Coconino County, Arizona
* ICAO designator for Portugália, regional airline based in Lisbon, Portugal
* Abbreviation for Prince George Airport ...
and European
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In general
* ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to Europe
** Ethnic groups in Europe
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Tours now gaining popularity by consumers. Current Success in the shaft market includes the making of new golf clubs by brands such as Ping (golf)
Ping, Inc. (stylized as PING) is an American sports equipment manufacturing company based in Phoenix, Arizona. It focuses on golf equipment, producing golf clubs and golf bags. The company was founded by Karsten Solheim, following a career as an ...
, Callaway Golf
Callaway, legally Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp., is an American global sports equipment manufacturing company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells golf equipment, more specifically clubs and balls, also including accessories such as b ...
, Nike
Nike often refers to:
* Nike (mythology), a Greek goddess who personifies victory
* Nike, Inc., a major American producer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment
Nike may also refer to:
People
* Nike (name), a surname and feminine given ...
, Titleist
Titleist (pronounced "title-ist") is an American brand name of golf equipment produced by the Acushnet Company, headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States. The Titleist brand, established in 1932 by Phillip E. Young, focuses on gol ...
, and TaylorMade
TaylorMade Golf Company is an American sports equipment manufacturing company based in Carlsbad, California, United States. The company focuses on the golf equipment market, producing golf clubs, balls, and clothing. TaylorMade Golf is currently ...
sold manufactured with a Mitsubishi Rayon shaft.
References
External links
Official website
Mitsubishi Rayon Golf
Mitsubishi companies
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings
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