Mask to increase 56 million units per month Subsidize 8 cases including Sharp Government March 13, 21:01
The government has set eight new plans, including Sharp, to enter from a different industry, as the second recipient of subsidies to support increased production of masks. This will add to the supply capacity of approximately 56 million units per month.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has set up a system to provide subsidies of up to 30 million yen per production line to increase production of masks, which continue to be severely scarce due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and publicly solicit manufacturers to increase production. I was
In the second phase, following the first three, we decided to grant subsidies to eight plans, including Sharp, which would enter from other industries.
All companies are planning to install equipment within this month and start increasing production sequentially. When they start full-scale operation, the supply capacity is expected to increase by about 56 million units per month.
Government, including this part, by increasing the production increase and imported by the manufacturer, this month has to have with a prospect to ensure the supply amount of 600 million or more sheets of mask.