Established Sekisui Sangyo Co., Ltd. in order to run a general plastic business. Established Sekisui Sangyo Co., Ltd. in order to run a general plastic business. In 1950, developed Japans first cellophane tape, wh......Established Sekisui Sangyo Co., Ltd. in order to run a general plastic business. Established Sekisui Sangyo Co., Ltd. in order to run a general plastic business. In 1950, developed Japans first cellophane tape, which acquired a favorable reputation. In 1952, started full scale production of "Eslon Pipe," a hard PVC pipe, which greatly contributed to infrastructural developments such as water supply/drainage, power supply and gas distribution systems. In 1953, became listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange, and in 1954, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In 1955, succeeded in molding injection of PVC pipe fittings. In 1956, developed Japans first plastic rain gutters ("Eslon Rain Gutters"). In 1959, opened an office in New York. In 1962, established Sekisui Chemical Deutschland, an export, import and sales company for the European market. In 1969, started production of plastic bathtubs. For the first time Sekisui entered an overseas market by establishing a local plant. Sekisui Plastics Corporation (SPC) was opened in Pennsylvania, U.S., for the manufacture of expandable polystyrene paper. SPC was the very first plant to be set up in the U.S. by a Japanese manufacturer. In the same year, Sekisui Malaysia Co., Ltd. was established in Singapore for the manufacture of pipes for the supply of water to tin mines. This marked the beginning of an overseas advance by Sekisui that continued until the mid 1970s. In 1970, developed Japans first modular house ("Heim M1"). Cumulatively sold more than 400,000 houses. Developed polyethylene products. The companys plastic garbage bin products of "Poly-Pail" and "Poly-Bucket" greatly contributed to beautification of towns in Japan. Sekisuis "Softlon," a radiation cross-linked foamed polyolefin product, became widely used in IT, automotive and building industries. Exported the companys technology to the U.S. and Europe. Expanded production and sales networks through joint management with local companies. Actively promoted overseas operations. In 1979, awareded the Deming Prize, the highest honor for quality management, including production, sales and service, for the companys active promotion of TQC activities. 1973 Alveo B.V. (currently Sekisui Alveo B.V.), established in Holland in 1973 for the manufacture and sale of Softlon. Sekisui currently boasts 13 manufacturing bases across the globe with more than 40 sales offices. The companys consolidated net sales greatly increased during the 1980s, from 335.5 billion yen (1980) to 808.6 billion yen (1990). In 1996, acquired ISO 9000 series quality system certification. In 1996, the companys capital exceeded 100 billion yen. The year 1997 marked the 50th anniversary of the companys founding. In 1996, started the companys first overseas factory for "S-LEC FILM," an interlayer film, in the Netherlands. As part of the companys social action program, started providing support for the nature conservation project of Nippon Keidanren. Introduced the environmental management system and acquired an ISO 14001 certification. 1997 Construction of Sekisui Home factory in Thailand completed. Sekisui industry in China Two-U Home factory in Kuban completed. 1999 S-LEC B.V. interlayer film factory completed in Europe. In 2000, Interlayer film manufacturing and sales company established in Thailand. Started a 3-company system, an internal company system which consists of a housing company, an urban infrastructure and environmental products company and a high-performance plastics company. Started local production and sales, in China, of many types of high-performance plastic products for infrastructural development, medical applications and automotive uses, such as water supply and drainage pipes, vacuum blood-collecting tubes and interlayer films. WUXI SSS-DIAMOND PLASTICS CO., LTD., a joint company with Mitsubishi Plastics opened in China for the manufacture of polyethylene EF couplers. Sekisui (Qingdao) Plastics Co., Ltd., a joint water-supply pipe materials venture established in China. Business rights for expandable polyolefin manufacture in China acquired and SHANGHAI SEKISUI HOLY PLASTICS CO., LTD. established. Packaging tape company SEKISUI HIGH PERFORMANCE PACKAGING (LANGFANG) CO., LTD. opened in China. Adopted a new catch phrase "Achieving the Cutting-edge - Sekisui Chemical, Full of Surprises." Global promotion of the noise-insulating interlayer films operations starting from Europe with the completion of a newly built raw resin factory in Europe. Expandable polyolefin manufacturer Youngbo Chemical Co., Ltd. in Korea joined the Sekisui Group. Interlayer film manufacturing company SEKISUI S-LEC (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. opened in Suzhou, China. BEIJING SEKISUI TRANK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. established for the manufacture and sale of vacuum blood collection tubes in China. Sales companies in China integrated and Sekisui Heim and Sekusui Fami-S China established. Started production and sales of vacuum blood-collecting tubes in China. Started full-scale

Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating soci......Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating social value while responding to stakeholders expectations, we are advancing our efforts on a daily basis. Effective March 1, 2009, I took office as President. Today, as the worlds economy is in the midst of upheaval, securing high levels of profitability and achieving sustainable growth are not simple subjects. However, at the Sekisui Chemical Group we pledge to continue to pioneer new frontiers through prominent technologies and quality, to contribute to improve the lives of people around the world and global environment, and through these efforts to realize further growth. Our goal is to work together as one to be a company that can be trusted by the members of society and achieve continued growth.

Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating soci......Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating social value while responding to stakeholders expectations, we are advancing our efforts on a daily basis. Effective March 1, 2009, I took office as President. Today, as the worlds economy is in the midst of upheaval, securing high levels of profitability and achieving sustainable growth are not simple subjects. However, at the Sekisui Chemical Group we pledge to continue to pioneer new frontiers through prominent technologies and quality, to contribute to improve the lives of people around the world and global environment, and through these efforts to realize further growth. Our goal is to work together as one to be a company that can be trusted by the members of society and achieve continued growth.

Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating soci......Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating social value while responding to stakeholders expectations, we are advancing our efforts on a daily basis. Effective March 1, 2009, I took office as President. Today, as the worlds economy is in the midst of upheaval, securing high levels of profitability and achieving sustainable growth are not simple subjects. However, at the Sekisui Chemical Group we pledge to continue to pioneer new frontiers through prominent technologies and quality, to contribute to improve the lives of people around the world and global environment, and through these efforts to realize further growth. Our goal is to work together as one to be a company that can be trusted by the members of society and achieve continued growth.

Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating soci......Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating social value while responding to stakeholders expectations, we are advancing our efforts on a daily basis. Effective March 1, 2009, I took office as President. Today, as the worlds economy is in the midst of upheaval, securing high levels of profitability and achieving sustainable growth are not simple subjects. However, at the Sekisui Chemical Group we pledge to continue to pioneer new frontiers through prominent technologies and quality, to contribute to improve the lives of people around the world and global environment, and through these efforts to realize further growth. Our goal is to work together as one to be a company that can be trusted by the members of society and achieve continued growth.

Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating soci......Since its founding, the Sekisui Chemical Group has delivered a wide range of products and services to enrich peoples lives and the social infrastructure. In addition, with our corporate philosophy of creating social value while responding to stakeholders expectations, we are advancing our efforts on a daily basis. Effective March 1, 2009, I took office as President. Today, as the worlds economy is in the midst of upheaval, securing high levels of profitability and achieving sustainable growth are not simple subjects. However, at the Sekisui Chemical Group we pledge to continue to pioneer new frontiers through prominent technologies and quality, to contribute to improve the lives of people around the world and global environment, and through these efforts to realize further growth. Our goal is to work together as one to be a company that can be trusted by the members of society and achieve continued growth.

A part from the domestic sales offices (Kanto, Kansai, Nagoya and Kyushu), TSK America Co., Ltd. (established in 1995) plays an important role in our export sales to the world. We enthusiastically participate in exhibitio......A part from the domestic sales offices (Kanto, Kansai, Nagoya and Kyushu), TSK America Co., Ltd. (established in 1995) plays an important role in our export sales to the world. We enthusiastically participate in exhibitions held in different countries (mainly U.S.A. and Europe). We aim always to be the leading company in our field and constantly strive to succeed in an ever changing new era. Our company was established in 1964, the year the linear motion (direct driven type) bearing was introduced to Japan. Since the start of production, our constant research and developments has placed us as the leader in the industry. In the 21st century, high technology and convenience are often sought, however, our motto has not changed since the establishment of the company "Unrivaled quality, products with a difference, and fast development responding to the users needs." We shall maintain the above to keep our uniqueness and to satisfy our clients in order to contribute to society in the most positive way imaginable. In order to respond to our clientsﾕ needs to the greatest extent possible, engineers who have actual experience with the machinery are employed. We have established our own direct sales structure that allows us to listen to voices of our clients. This guarantees us to be able to develop superior new products that directly reflect our clients needs.

Ebara Hamada Blower Co., Ltd. is the largest company in Japan producing general industry fans and blowers, conducting the entire process, from sales and design to manufacture. Ebara Hamada Blower Co., Ltd. manufactures ge......Ebara Hamada Blower Co., Ltd. is the largest company in Japan producing general industry fans and blowers, conducting the entire process, from sales and design to manufacture. Ebara Hamada Blower Co., Ltd. manufactures general industrial fans and blowers for all areas including steel, cement, electrical power plants, and paper, ensuring a prosperous future with high-reliability, low-cost products that result from a highly efficient manufacturing system. Further, research and development of fans and blowers having environment related applications, such as refuse incinerator fans and tunnel ventilation blowers, began very early. Ebara Hamada Blower deals with the demand to improve our environment, such as measures to reduce dioxin, through a continuing process of technological innovation. In the field of general-application, industrial blowers, Ebara Hamada Blower strives to further reduce the load placed on the environment.

LAPIS Semiconductor was established through a spin-off of the semiconductor business of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. on October 1, 2008. With the establishment, we made a new start as a member of the ROHM group Our obj......LAPIS Semiconductor was established through a spin-off of the semiconductor business of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. on October 1, 2008. With the establishment, we made a new start as a member of the ROHM group Our objective is to contribute to the advancement and progress of our culture through a consistent supply, under all circumstances, of high quality products in large volumes to the global market.

Manufacture and sales of motorcycles, scooters, electro-hybrid bicycles, boats, sail boats, Water Vehicles, pools, utility boats, fishing boats, outboard motors, diesel engines, 4-wheel ATVs, side-by-side vehicles, racing......Manufacture and sales of motorcycles, scooters, electro-hybrid bicycles, boats, sail boats, Water Vehicles, pools, utility boats, fishing boats, outboard motors, diesel engines, 4-wheel ATVs, side-by-side vehicles, racing karts, golf cars, multi-purpose engines, generators, water pumps, snowmobiles, small-sized snow throwers, automotive engines, intelligent machinery, industrial-use remote control helicopters, electrical power units for wheelchairs, helmets. Biotechnological production, processing and sales of agricultural and marine products and microorganisms. Import and sales of various types of products, development of tourist businesses and management of leisure, recreational facilities and related services.