Kureha Corporation

Founded Kureha Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.

Founded Kureha Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. Produced monochlorobenzene, dinitrochlorobenzene, caustic soda, benzyl chloride, and chlorinated naphthalene.

Kureha Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Established. Produced monochlorobenzene, caustic soda, chlorobenzene, chloronaphthalene etc.

Commencement of chlorovinylidene resin production.

Continuation of chlorovinylidene resin production.

Post-war, we pursued advanced utilization of chlorine produced alongside caustic soda. Among them, "polyvinylidene chloride resin" was the first research and development product pursued independently without relying on overseas technology. Subsequently, we leveraged our own organic synthesis and polymer technologies to develop numerous chemical and resin products, expanding our product range.

After the war, we focused on advanced utilization of chlorine co-produced with caustic soda and advanced the research and development of chlorovinylidene resin.

Developed the world's first crude oil pyrolysis technology. The technological foundation from this project led to the creation of carbon products and the chronic kidney failure drug <Kuremejin>.

In 1960, the first household wrap <Kurelap> was launched in Japan.

Developed the world's first crude oil pyrolysis technology. Products such as carbon products and the chronic kidney failure drug Kuremejin were born.

Launch of Kurelap.

Successfully developed the world's first crude oil decomposition technology.

Launched sales of carbon fiber <Kureca>.

Successfully developed the world's first crude oil decomposition technology.

Launch of carbon fiber Kureka.

Launched sales of anti-tumor agent <Krestin>.

Launch of anticancer agent Kreschin.

Launched sales of <NEW Kurelap>.

Launch of engineering plastic Fortlon KPS.

In 1987, functional resin <Fortlon KPS> was released.

Release of functional resin Fortlon KPS.

Released <NEW Kurelap> with a fresh fruit-patterned package design and functional improvements.

Launch of NEW Kurelap.

Released chronic kidney failure drug <Kuremejin>.

Launch of chronic kidney failure drug Kuremejin.

Launched sales of agricultural fungicides <Metconazole> <Ipconazole>, lithium-ion secondary battery anode material <Carbotron P>, and electrode binder <KF Polymer>.

Launch of agricultural fungicides Metconazole and Ipronazole, lithium-ion secondary battery anode material Carbotron P, and electrode binder KF Polymer.

Launched sales of fine-grained <Kuremejin>.

Kureha Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. changed its name to Kureha Co., Ltd.

Launch of Kuremejin fine-grained formulation.

In 2005, Kureha Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. changed its name to Kureha Co., Ltd. Aiming to achieve global growth, we expanded our business beyond "chemical industry" and provide valuable products that benefit the environment and people's lives.

Kureha Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. changed its name to Kureha Co., Ltd.

Commercial operation of the PGA US plant commenced.

Commercial operation of PGA US plant begins

Commercial operation of the polyfluorinated vinylidene plant in China commenced.

Commercial operation of the polyfluorovinylidene China plant begins