Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.

Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd., is a leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of such specialty chemical products as cellulosic derivatives, organic chemicals, plastics and films, functional products, and aerospace & defense systems. The company has gained a solid reputation worldwide for technological excellence and high quality. Incorporated in 1919 as a manufacture of celluloid, Daicel has diversified its operations to include cellulose acetate used in the manufacture of photographic film, textiles, and cigarette filters; organic chemicals; and plastics and films. Today, Daicel is concentrating its efforts on developing high-performance, high-value-added products for use in electronics and information processing, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Innovation is the key to unlocking the future, and innovation is only possible through diverse know-how and capabilities. In this way, Daicel already has opened the door to tomorrow's businesses.  [ Click for details ]