About Kaneka Corporation
Kaneka Corporation, established in 1949, is a leading technology-driven company headquartered in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. Through world-class science and technology, Kaneka is providing an array of innovative solutions to diverse markets worldwide, responding to the needs of manufacturers, consumers, society, and the global environment.
Aligned with the global business strategy, Kaneka Corporation focuses on four strategic solutions units: materials, quality of life, health care, and nutrition. Business activities span a broad spectrum of markets, including specialty chemicals, photovoltaics, plastics, synthetic fibers, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, life sciences, electrical and electronic materials, and foodstuff.
Kaneka has been a leader among Japanese chemical companies in establishing overseas operations, pioneering in 1970 with a subsidiary in Belgium. Kaneka has a global network of group companies worldwide with three regional holding companies in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Corporate profile
| Name | KANEKA CORPORATION |
| Date of establishment | September 1, 1949 |
| Head offices | Tokyo Head Office, 1-12-32, Akasaka, Minato-ky, Tokyo, 107-6028, Japan |
| Osaka Head Office, 2-3-18, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8288, Japan | |
| Paid-in capital | 33,046 million yen（as of March 31, 2022） |
| Number of employees | 3,472 (Kaneka Corporation), 11,335 (including consolidated subsidiaries) (as of March 31, 2022) |
| Line of business (solutions vehicles) | Vinyls and Chlor-Alkali, Performance Polymers Modifiers, Performance Polymers MS, Foam & Residential Techs, E&I Technology, PV & Energy management, Performance Fibers, Medical, Pharma & Supplemental Nutrition, Foods & Agris |
| Website | Kaneka Corporation |
| Corporate brochure | Download here the corporate brochure |
Regional Holding Companies
| Kaneka Europe Holding Company NV, Brussels, Belgium | Planning business strategy and strengthening governance in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), supporting business of Kaneka and local corporations in EMEA. |
| Kaneka Asia Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China | Planning business strategy and strengthening governance in Asia, supporting business of Kaneka and local corporations in ASIA. |
| Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc., Texas, United States | Planning business strategy and strengthening governance in the Americas, supporting business of Kaneka and local corporations in the AMERICAS. |