Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer of specialty materials best known for cellulose-based packaging films and activated carbon. The company supplies films used for food, personal care, and other consumer and industrial applications, including compostable cellulose films marketed for sustainable packaging, as well as other functional packaging materials. Its activated carbon products serve air and water purification, industrial processing, and environmental protection uses.
With manufacturing and technical operations in Japan and internationally, including facilities in Europe and North America, Futamura supports global brand owners, converters, and distributors. The company focuses on film science, barrier and sealing performance, and end-of-life options such as compostability to help reduce packaging impact. Its portfolio and R&D emphasize renewable, bio-based, and lower-carbon solutions while maintaining compatibility with established converting and packing processes.
