Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer of specialty packaging materials, best known for its cellulose-based films and biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films. Headquartered in Nagoya, the company supplies traditional cellophane and its NatureFlex range of certified compostable cellulose films, produced from wood pulp sourced from responsibly managed forests. Futamura operates production and sales sites across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, serving global packaging markets.
Its films are used in food and confectionery packaging, labels, and personal and household care applications, with options designed for compostability or recyclability depending on the substrate. Futamura focuses on film performance, barrier properties, and processability on existing packaging lines, while advancing bio-based and circular solutions through research and collaboration across the value chain.