Asahi Kasei Plastics North America history

1923 Japan Nitrogenous Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. begins manufacturing synthetic ammonia in Nobeoka

1931 Nobeoka Ammonia Fiber Co., Ltd. established, producing ammonia, nitric acid, and other chemicals (paid-in capital ¥10 million, the formal establishment of Asahi Kasei)

1935 Production of monosodium glutamate begins; launch of food product business

1949 Shares listed on the First Section of the Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya stock exchanges

1957 Asahi-Dow begins production of polystyrene, entering the plastics business

1960 Fabricated plastic product operations begin with introduction of Saran Wrap™ cling film to the Japanese market

1962 Production of acrylonitrile begins at Kawasaki Works

1969 Petrochemical operations at Mizushima Works begin with establishment of Sanyo Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

In March 1972, Hebel Haus™ D-series and E-series products were launched on the market, and the homes business headquarters was moved from Hibiya to Shinjuku.

Artificial kidney product inspection in Oita (1975)

1976 Textile operations reinforced with establishment of Asahi Kasei Textile Co., Ltd.

1980 Hall element production begins with establishment of Miyazaki Electronics Co., Ltd. (now Asahi Kasei Electronics Co., Ltd.)

In 1984, a Design Center was opened to establish business based on original technology.

1992 Pharmaceuticals and liquors maker Toyo Jozo Co., Ltd. merges with Asahi Chemical

Synthetic fiber operations begin with production of Cashmilon™ acrylic staple fiber in Fuji (production ended March 2003)

2008 Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical Co., Ltd. and Asahi Kasei Medical Co., Ltd. begin operation as core operating companies

2012 Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical is merged into Asahi Kasei Medical Acquisition of ZOLL Medical Corporation of the US, which becomes a core operating company; expansion in the field of acute critical care

2014 Registered Home Office changed from Osaka to Tokyo