Asahi Kasei Corporation

Asahi Kasei Corporation is a multinational Japanese chemical company with a mission to contribute to life and living for people around the world. The company aims to provide new value to society by enabling "living in health and comfort" and "harmony with the natural environment." Its headquarters are situated in Hibiya Mitsui Tower, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

The company operates through three core business segments: Material, Homes, and Healthcare. The Material segment develops and supplies chemicals, fibers, polymers, electronic materials, and battery separators. The Homes segment is primarily focused on the Japanese market, offering housing construction, renovation services, and building materials, notably through its Hebel Haus brand. The Healthcare segment provides pharmaceuticals, medical devices, including critical care devices and virus removal filters, and bioprocess products.

Asahi Kasei holds a significant global market position as a diversified chemical company. The company is currently executing its "Trailblaze Together" medium-term management plan for fiscal years 2025–2027, which emphasizes strategic transformation and investment in high-growth areas such as Pharmaceuticals, Critical Care, Overseas Homes, and Electronics. Koshiro Kudo serves as the President and Representative Director. Recent strategic moves include acquisitions to bolster its global pharmaceutical presence and significant investments in sustainable technologies like alkaline water electrolyzers for green hydrogen production and lithium-ion battery separators for electric vehicles.