Mitsubishi Chemical to End Toner Resin Production by March 2026 Plans 400 Billion Yen Asset Exit

Mitsubishi Chemical Group has announced it will exit the printer toner resin business, ceasing production by March 2026 and ending sales by June that year. The decision comes amid shrinking print demand and limited future growth, as the company accelerates restructuring efforts.

The soon-to-be-discontinued “Diacron” polyester resin, used to enhance toner adhesion on paper, has seen declining profitability due to falling demand and rising labor costs. While toner resin production will halt, Mitsubishi will continue its in-house toner manufacturing. Employees at the Toyohashi site in Aichi Prefecture may be reassigned within the facility.

The group is pushing forward with a broad structural overhaul, aiming to sell off or discontinue about 30 unprofitable businesses by March 2030, equivalent to sales of 400 billion yen. This bold exit underscores Mitsubishi’s commitment to strengthening its core chemical operations and adapting to changing market realities.