Asahi Kasei Corporation is a leading Japanese multinational chemical company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1931 as a successor to earlier entities in the chemical sector, it has evolved into a diversified group operating across three main business sectors: Material, Homes, and Healthcare.
The Material sector encompasses chemicals, fibers, electronic materials, battery separators, performance polymers, and related technologies, emphasizing sustainable solutions derived from chemistry expertise. The Homes sector provides order-built residential housing, construction materials, and associated services. Healthcare focuses on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, bioprocess products, and critical care equipment to address unmet medical needs.
The company maintains a global presence with production, sales, and R&D sites in approximately 40 countries, primarily in North America, Asia, and Europe. It employs roughly 48,000 to 50,000 people worldwide. Asahi Kasei Corp. is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO: 3407) and forms part of the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices.
Structured as a holding company, the Asahi Kasei Group oversees core operating subsidiaries in each sector, including entities focused on battery separators, pharmaceuticals (such as Asahi Kasei Therapeutics), medical products, and international operations like ZOLL Medical. It ranks among Japan's top chemical manufacturers by revenue and positions itself as an innovator contributing to societal needs under the slogan "Creating for Tomorrow."
Official website: asahi-kasei.com
chemXplore is tracking 6 active investment projects involving Asahi Kasei — 4 new-build and 2 expansion, across sectors such as Basic Chemicals, Biobased & Circular, and Polymers.
Asahi Kasei's role is mapped on each — as Owner, Investor / Financier, Developer, Technology licensor, and more.
To provide comprehensive coverage, we aggregate data and news under the name Asahi Kasei, encompassing the following company names, divisions, and related entities:
Asahi Kasei Battery Separator America, LLC, Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation, Asahi Kasei Corp., Asahi Kasei Medical Co., Ltd., 旭化成ファーマ株式会社, Asahi Kasei Therapeutics Corp., Asahi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., 旭化成(中国)投资有限公司, Asahi Kasei (China) Co., Ltd., Asahi Kasei China, 旭化成アドバンス株式会社, Asahi Kasei Advance Corporation, Asahi Kasei Advance, 旭化成バッテリーセパレータ株式会社, and Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation.
This list encompasses current and former names, alternate names, and key divisions associated with Asahi Kasei, ensuring you can easily find all relevant information under a single, unified profile.
