Osaka –
Unitika said Thursday that it will withdraw from the textile business as part of turnaround efforts, with support coming from the public-private fund Regional Economy Vitalization Corp. of Japan (REVIC).
Unitika’s textile division has been struggling in recent years due to intensifying competition with Chinese and other rivals.
Unitika, which has its roots in the textile business, had submitted to REVIC a restructuring plan that includes drastic structural reforms for unprofitable operations. The fund told the company the same day that it has decided to provide assistance.