JSR has re-started most operations after Yokkaichi fire
ERJ staff report (DS)
Yokkaichi, Japan - JSR Corp said it has re-started all operations at its Yokkaichi E-SBR factory, except the drying unit where a fire started.
The fire broke out in the band dryer of the JSR Yokkaichi Plant's Emulsion SBR (E-SBR) production line at 10:13pm on November 15, 2012.
The company said, “We are working steadily to recover the one stopped line and will restart it after it passes inspection.â€
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Press release from JSR Corp
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