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Asahi Kasei is honored to receive the Okochi Memorial Technology Prize, a prestigious recognition in Japan for outstanding achievements in production engineering and advanced manufacturing technology.   🧩Award-Winning Technologies 🔹High-Comactibility, High-Flowability Microcrystalline Cellulose for Tablets Our excipient Ceolus™ microcrystalline cellulose optimizes the balance of compactibility and flowability in tablet production. It enables the formulation of smaller and low-dose or multi-API pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, which contributes to patient-friendly products.   Learn more about Ceolus™: Products lineup https://lnkd.in/g53Kwe6q   🔹Smart Cell Technology for Mass Production of Cholesterol Esterase In collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Industrial Science and Technology(AIST), we developed Smart Cell Technology to enhance the production capacity of Cholesterol Esterase —a key enzyme for cholesterol testing—by over 30 times, contributing to advancements in clinical diagnostics.   This award inspires us to continue driving innovation for a better future.   Ceolus™ and Celphere™: Asahi Kasei Microcrystalline Cellulose Products #Pharmamanufacturing #Smartcell 　

At the 2024 Japan Flag Football Championship, Damar Hamlin, a professional American football player, attended the event and conducted a hands-on demonstration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using a ZOLL AED. We are honored to be part of this awareness event through sponsorship by ZOLL alongside Chasing M's Foundation, and the American Heart Association. Hamlin also participated in the opening ceremony of the Japan Flag Football Championship, where he delivered an inspiring speech to encourage the athletes and donated ZOLL AEDs. Following his sudden cardiac arrest and recovery in January 2023, Hamlin has collaborated with ZOLL on the Anything Can Happen. Anyone Can Help.™ campaign, which highlights AEDs as vital tools designed to empower anyone to help save a life with confidence, regardless of training. For more details on this incredible initiative and Damar Hamlin's experience, visit https://lnkd.in/gBk-37yt https://lnkd.in/gvXpEv7G   To learn more about ZOLL AEDs and how they can help save lives, visit https://lnkd.in/g4gAesjH   ZOLL Medical Corporation #AED #CardiacCare

The Asahi Kasei Group’s strength lies in the utilization of a diverse variety of business models based on its wide range of innovative technologies. With a foundation in chemical technology, we have established many of our core technologies through unique broad combinations. One example is the application of membrane separation technology. In 1922, we embarked on the construction of a fertilizer plant and a hydroelectric power plant to enhance agricultural productivity. The following year, we became the first in Japan to successfully produce synthetic ammonia, contributing to a stable food supply through chemical fertilizers. At the same time, we sought to provide affordable and high-quality clothing via the production of regenerated cellulose fibers. As time passed, the demand for synthetic fibers increased in the apparel industry, while the market for regenerated cellulose fibers declined. However, rather than being discouraged, our researchers saw this as an opportunity and pioneered new applications utilizing our expertise in fiber technology, resulting in our company’s expansion into the healthcare sector. The "porous membrane technology" used in virus removal filters has also been applied to lithium-ion battery separators and hydrogen production system, contributing to the realization of a more sustainable society. The foundation of our technological innovation lies in the spirit of solving challenges and creating a better society—an ethos that has been passed down since our founding. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eTrrTxWU #MembraneTechnology #CreatngForTomorrow

March 22 is World Water Day. Water scarcity is an urgent issue driven by climate change and increasing global demand. Across the world, industries and municipalities are facing shortages of potable and industrial water, making water conservation, wastewater treatment, and reuse more critical than ever. Asahi Kasei is committed to addressing these challenges through Microza, an advanced hollow fiber membrane technology for water treatment. Utilized in over 1,600 water and wastewater treatment plants worldwide, including in the U.S., China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Middle East, Microza plays a vital role in facilitating water recycling and promoting sustainable water management. By providing cutting-edge membrane solutions, we contribute to a more sustainable future for global water resources. On this World Water Day, let’s reaffirm our commitment to ensuring clean, safe, and sustainable water for all. #WorldWaterDay #Sustainability #WaterRecycling

March 18, on Recycling Day, we highlight the innovation in chemical recycling. With the European Commission’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) directive requiring increased plastic recycling in the automotive industry, innovative solutions are more important than ever. By 2030, 25% of the plastics used in new vehicles must be recycled materials, with a quarter sourced from ELVs. Asahi Kasei is driving change through chemical recycling. In collaboration with Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd., we have begun verification trials for a microwave-based depolymerization technology that efficiently monomerizes polyamide 66, a durable engineering plastic widely used in airbags and automotive components, from scrapped airbags and automotive parts. This process has the potential to reduce energy consumption and lower GHG emissions, supporting a more circular economy. For more insights, read an interview with Dr. -Ing. Yasuhisa Ichihashi Ichihashi, who is working to implement efficient chemical recycling of polyamide 66. He discusses key topics such as the roadmap for widespread adoption and global industry trends. https://lnkd.in/gQkRpXK6 #RecyclingDay #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ChemicalRecycling #Innovation

We are honored to have hosted Niagara College's Be World Ready students at our facility in Moriyama, Japan. The Be World Ready program at Niagara College offers students the opportunity to experience culturally diverse learning environments and prepares them for global success through education, exchange, and international experience. In 2024, Asahi Kasei announced the construction of its lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. This facility will bring highly skilled jobs to the Ontario region and features a close collaboration with Niagara College and other local academic institutions. We value the opportunity to share our expertise with students so that we can foster the next generation and "Create for Tomorrow." To learn more about our Port Colborne plant, visit https://lnkd.in/eGjtgNQb #AsahiKasei #lithiumion #CreateForTomorrow

Asahi Kasei operates in the three business sectors: Material🔬, Homes🏡, and Health Care💊. Our diverse product lineup includes automotive interior materials, semiconductors and related materials, housing and construction materials, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. This unique structure enables us to achieve stable earnings while proactively taking risks and transforming our business portfolio—before challenges become critical. In today’s fast-evolving and unpredictable business landscape, our three-sector approach provides the agility to capture new opportunities without being constrained by traditional industry boundaries. This is a key strength that sets us apart from specialized manufacturers. By staying ahead of change, we continue to create new value for society. #AsahiKasei #CreatingforTomorrow #Innovation #BusinessTransformation #Management

Asahi Kasei operates in the three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. 🔬Material With advanced technology and innovative concepts, we develop materials and products that are considerate of the environment with high added value to open new possibilities for the future. 🏡Homes We enable a safe, healthy, and comfortable life with technologies and services that are friendly to people and considerate of the environment. 💊Health Care We contribute to progress in medical therapy by advancing specialized leading-edge technology in new combinations and addressing unmet medical needs, enabling patients to enjoy a better quality of life. We are committed to creating a sustainable future through innovation and technology across the three business sectors. #CreatingForTomorrow #Material #Homes #HealthCare #Technology

On February 19th and 20th, the Asahi Kasei Judo Workshop took place for the seventh time in Düsseldorf. Initiated in 2017, this Workshop has become a traditional annual event for the local Judo community, introducing young children to the art and values of Judo. 120 children from the Lessing Gymnasium and the Japanese School in Düsseldorf joined on February 20th. The evening before, 70 experienced Judo-ka gained insights to various techniques from Asahi Kasei's professional coaches and former athletes. This year, we had the special pleasure to welcome Shohei Ohno as one of the coaches. Having a two-times Olympic Gold medalist (Rio de Janeiro 2016 & Tokyo 2021) showing tricks and techniques added further to the high quality of the Workshop. For Ohno, it was his second participation after 2017. In addition, Kenzo Nakamura, Head Coach of the Asahi Kasei Judo Team, Ryunosuke Haga, Playing Coach of the Asahi Kasei Judo Team, and Johannes Frey from local Judo Club JC 71 also demonstrated their skills and answered many questions from the curious participants. Special thanks go out to our Judo Team, JC 71, the Lessing Gymnasium, the Japanese School, the City of Düsseldorf & D.SPORTS and the Japanese Consulate General in Düsseldorf for their unwavering support of this fantastic cross-cultural activity! Photo credits: D.SPORTS / Kenny Beele

March 3rd is World Wildlife Day, a time to recognize the importance of protecting biodiversity and fostering harmony between people and nature. Asahi Kasei's mission is to "contribute to life and living for people around the world"—and this includes safeguarding the ecosystems that sustain us. One of our key biodiversity initiatives, the "Asahi Woods of Life (Asahi Inochi no Mori)", exemplifies this commitment. Established in 2007 at our Fuji office in Japan, it began with a planting event involving approximately 2,000 employees and local residents. This 1-hectare artificial forest was created on a former factory site to restore the region’s natural landscape. With expert-led green space maintenance and management plans, the forest has flourished into a thriving ecosystem. Today, it provides a habitat for over 40 bird species and more than 600 insect species, demonstrating the success of our biodiversity efforts. Beyond conservation, the project actively engages in joint research with universities and the local community to improve vegetation. The insights gained are shared through lectures and published in journals, strengthening efforts to protect biodiversity. We reaffirm our dedication to preserving nature and fostering biodiversity. #WorldWildlifeDay #Biodiversity #Sustainability #EnvironmentalConservation #NatureRestoration