Contributing to human life and human livelihood through environmentally and socially responsible business operations, for sustainable growth of corporate value.
Asahi Kasei Corporation, with consolidated sales of US$15 billion, provides innovative solutions based in chemistry and materials science to a diverse range of markets including fibers, chemicals, consumer products, housing, construction, electronics, and health care.
Nobuo Yamaguchi, Chairman of the Board; Shiro Hiruta, President (right).
Holding Company Configuration
The Asahi Kasei Group is structured with Asahi Kasei Corp. as a holding company and nine core operating companies focused on specific fields of operation.
Corporate Profile
| Founding | 21 May 1931 |
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| Tokyo Head Office | 1-105 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8101 Japan |
| President | Shiro Hiruta |
| Paid-in capital | 103,389 million yen |
| Issued shares | 1,442,616 thousand |
| Total assets | 1,379,337 million yen |
| Fiscal year | 1 April to 31 March |
| Employees | 24,244 |
