Focused on Growth.

Asahi Kasei provides innovative solutions based on chemistry and materials science to a diverse range of markets including fibers, chemicals, consumer products, housing, construction materials, electronics, and health care, and has consolidated annual sales of some $12 billion; 23,000 employees; and 100 consolidated subsidiaries.

Our operating configuration comprises seven core companies that act as autonomous units specialized in separate business fields. Asahi Kasei Corporation, as parent company, functions as a holding company for group operations.

The holding company focuses on formulation of group strategy, monitoring the conduct of group operations, optimal allocation of group resources, and group-level corporate research and development. The seven core operating companies have financial responsibility for their own activities, and strive to heighten asset efficiency and productivity.

Asahi Kasei Chemicals

Beginning with Japan's first commercial ammonia synthesis in 1923, process and product innovation have driven the expansion and growth of operations. The company is a world leader in product quality and performance in a number of important fields.

Asahi Kasei Homes

Centered on high-performance, earthquake-resistant Hebel Haus™ homes for urban settings, operations are expanding in the fields of remodeling, real estate, and urban redevelopment.

Asahi Kasei Pharma

The product range includes pharmaceuticals, medical devices, pharmaceutical intermediates, diagnostic reagents, nutritional products, and animal health products.

Asahi Kasei Fibers

A wide and expanding range of innovative materials for apparel and industrial applications are produced with the know-how gained through eight decades of industry leadership.

Asahi Kasei EMD

The company serves the global electronics industry with a range of essential products that meet emerging performance demands.

Asahi Kasei Construction Materials

Hebel™ ALC panels, Neoma™ foam insulation panels, and an innovative range of piles meet market demands for value, performance, and environmental compatibility in the residential, commercial building, and civil engineering markets.

Asahi Kasei Life & Living

Led by Saran Wrap™ and Ziploc™ for the Japanese market, a growing range of innovative products bring comfort, convenience, and ecology to the home. With over 50 years of leadership in Japan, the business's operations are expanding overseas.

PHOTO (COLOR): Asahi Kasei's petrochemicals complex at Mizushima, Japan.