Asahi Kasei America has opened a Novi Office in Novi, Michigan, to strengthen its marketing function in North America, mainly in the automotive field.

In the Asahi Kasei Group’s medium-term management initiative “Cs+ for Tomorrow 2021,” mobility is identified as a priority field for provision of value in the Material business sector. In North America, Asahi Kasei manufactures and sells car interior materials, compound resins, and battery separators, and sells electronic components as well as provides technical support to customers in the automotive industry. Many Asahi Kasei products have been adopted by major automobile manufacturers in the region.

In 2017, Asahi Kasei introduced its AKXY™ concept car showcasing 27* of the company’s materials and technologies. In May 2019, Asahi Kasei unveiled AKXY™ POD, a vehicle interior mockup to demonstrate the company’s concept for the future of passenger comfort, safety, and security inside vehicles. Through exhibitions around the world with AKXY™ and AKXY™ POD, Asahi Kasei has stimulated discussions about future automobiles and related services.

• *Increased to 35 in May 2018.

The major American automobile manufacturers called the “Big Three” have their headquarters in the Detroit area, and there are also many parts manufacturers located around Novi near Detroit. By concentrating the company’s automotive marketing functions at the center of the industry, Asahi Kasei will continue to propose innovative products that meet rapidly changing market needs.

In addition to mobility, there are many other potential growth fields in North America. To accelerate new business creation, Asahi Kasei America will continue to strengthen its marketing function in collaboration with the Marketing & Innovation unit of Asahi Kasei Corp. which was established in April 2019.

Asahi Kasei will continue to actively expand its business in North America by cultivating customer satisfaction and creating new value.

Overview of Asahi Kasei America’s Novi Office

Location

Novi, Michigan

Start-up

December 2019

Representative

Iichiro Kitsuda

Corporate profile of Asahi Kasei America, Inc.

Company name

Asahi Kasei America, Inc.

Headquarters

New York City

President

Daichi Arima

Operation

Business support for the Asahi Kasei Group in the US (support for new businesses, strengthening existing businesses, M&A)
Regional management
Market research and study in North America

Establishment

December 31, 1971
(started as New York Office of Asahi Kasei Corp. in May 1960)

Shareholder

Asahi Kasei Corp. (100%)