Company Profile
Kaneka’s Reform
History of Kaneka’s Reform
Since its foundation in 1949, Kaneka Group has achieved growth by overcoming changes in the times and business environment through a creative fusion of people and technology. We will provide value globally to resolve social and global issues by offering various innovative products.
Foundation
Establishment of foundation businesses leading to future growth and promotion of global business expansion
1949 Kanegafuchi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. established
Establishment of foundation businesses
1949－
Successively turned foundation businesses based on macromolecular and fermentation technologies, which covered polyvinyl chloride, fermentation-based butanol, modacrylic fiber and polystyrene foam made with the bead method, into commercially feasible businesses. Actively strengthened the food business covering margarine and shortening
Takasago Manufacturing Site at the time of its founding (Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture)
1961－
Created new businesses covering cocoa butter equivalents, MBS resin and polystyrene foam resin
1977
Developed metabolic cardiotonic drug bulk “ubidecarenone (CoQ10)” using the fermentation method
1984
Developed photovoltaic modules and ultra-heat-resistant polyimide film
Acceleration of global expansion
1970－
Successively established Kaneka Belgium N.V., Kaneka America Corporation, Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte.) Ltd., and Kaneka Texas Corporation (now Kaneka North America LLC), to accelerate the global expansion of its business
Distant view of Kaneka Belgium N.V. at the time of founding
1995－
Established Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and Kaneka Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (now Kaneka Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.) to expand its business in Asia
Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Second Foundation
Change of its company name and management system and successive establishment of new businesses
2004 Trade name changed to Kaneka Corporation
2009 Long-term vision (Declaration of Kaneka United / Basic CSR Policy) formulated
Development of innovative technologies and products
2002
Released the functional food material “Kaneka Coenzyme Q10™”
Functional food material “Kaneka Ubiquinol™” (reduced form of coenzyme Q10)
2006－
Industrialized the world’s first telechelic polycylate, followed by the development of nanocomposite technology, a new modifier for epoxy resin, a transparent resin with heat and light resistance, and a high thermal conductive graphite sheet
2007
Developed a balloon catheter for heart disease of the nation’s smallest size among its own products
Balloon catheter for heart disease of the nation’s smallest size among its own products
2009
Began the full-fledged development of 100% plant-based biodegradable polymer
Usage example of 100% plant-based biodegradable polymer
Third Foundation
Becoming a solution provider that contributes to a sustainable society
2017 A new management system adopted
2018 ESG Charter established as guiding principles for the materialization of the Corporate Philosophy
Active promotion of M&A and open innovation
2016
Acquired full ownership of a bio-pharmaceutical company, Eurogentec S.A.
2016
Established Kaneka US Innovation Center
2017
Introduction of drug-coated balloon technology
Introduction of drug-coated balloon technology
2018
Acquired an aircraft composite business (Kaneka Aerospace LLC) and invested in a company specializing in lactic acid bacteria (AB-Biotics, S.A.)
Acquisition of an aircraft composite business (Kaneka Aerospace LLC)
Provision of value on a global scale
2011－
Established Kaneka Taiwan Corporation, Kaneka Korea Corporation and Kaneka South America Representative Ltd.
2012－
Established regional headquarters – Kaneka Asia Co., Ltd. (2012), Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. (2012) and Kaneka Europe Holding N.V. (2015) – to strengthen the Group’s functions
Kaneka Asia Co., Ltd.
Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
Kaneka Europe Holding N.V.
Kaneka’s Reform
