KUREHA CORPORATION

KF Polymer (PVDF) Used as an engineering plastic for a variety of purposes. Boasts a top-class share of the world market as a lithium-ion battery cathode binder.

NEW Krewrap Japan’s first cling wrap for household use. With the core concept of “Embracing Hope, Forever,” we continually make improvements to boost customer satisfaction.

If It Doesn’t Exist, Let’s Create It We are a technology-driven company that has produced an array of innovative products. Since our foundation in 1944, we have continued manufacturing products society needs.

Chemicals

Area Nakoso
Industrial Parks-

Products & Services

Materials

Related Fields

Energy / Environmental Recycling

Company Overview

Our company, along with 30 group companies and 6 affiliates, is involved in the specialty chemicals sector. We specialize in the manufacturing and sales of high-performance resins and carbon products, which are representative of our functional products, as well as chemical products for medical and agricultural uses. Our portfolio also includes resin products such as food packaging materials like NEW Krewrap.
Additionally, we engage in the construction and maintenance of related equipment, logistics, environmental services, and other ancillary activities.
In Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, we have established our primary production base, the Iwaki Factory, and the central research facility, the Central Research Center. Here, we are dedicated to creating valuable products through innovative manufacturing processes.

Primary Products / Services

Functional products…Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), carbon products, polyglycolic acid (PGA), microspheres Chemical products…Pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, industrial chemicals Resin products…Household products (NEW Krewrap, Kichinto-San series), commercial-use food packaging materials, fishing line Construction / Other…Construction, engineering, industrial waste, logistics, trade, etc.

IP & Licenses, etc.

Intellectual Property
We have applied for and obtained numerous patents both domestically and internationally in various fields.
Certifications / Licenses
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
Awards / Commendations
2020:52nd Ichimura Awards - Ichimura Industry Award
2019:51st Japan Chemical Industry Association Technology Awards -Special Technology Award
2017:65th Chemical Society of Japan - Chemical Technology Award
2013:5th Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry’s Japan Manufacturing Awards - Product & Technology Development Category
2012:Fiscal 2011 Society of Polymer Science Japan Awards(Technology Category)
2012:Fiscal 2011 Society of Chemical Engineers Japan Awards Fiscal
2011-Technology Award

Company Strengths & Characteristics

●Kureha's strengths lie in our accumulated wide-ranging technologies and know-how, our research and development capabilities, the human resources and organizational strength that enable us to develop these capabilities, and our capacity to push through problems.
●Since our founding in 1944, we have continued to focus on our own technology and manufacturing.
Leveraging organic synthesis, polymer, carbon control, evaluation, and process engineering technology, we have advanced unique developments in areas that other companies do not pursue.
●At Kureha, our philosophy is that if it doesn’t exist, we simply need to make it. Since our foundation, we have consolidated our accumulated technology, knowledge, and experience to drive research and development that designs the values of future generations.

Future Prospects & Areas of Interest

Promoting sustainability management
●Developing products and technologies that contribute to the environment, life, information and communication, and of course energy.
●Advancing the development of products and technologies demanded by the market, while employing open innovation.

If It Doesn’t Exist, Let’s Create It We are a technology-driven company that has produced an array of innovative products. Since our foundation in 1944, we have continued manufacturing products society needs.