Asahi Kasei Company Description
Asahi Kasei has the right chemistry for Japanese markets, so right in fact that it is amon Japan's Top 3 chemical companies (with Sumitomo and Mitsubishi). The diversified company operates in seven segments. Its chemicals (basic chemicals, plastics, fertilizers) and homes (prefabricated homes) units together account for substantially more than half of Asahi Kasei's sales. The company's fibers unit, once Japan's largest rayon maker, stopped rayon production in 2001 but still makes nylon. It makes concrete panels and artificial fish reefs through its construction materials division. Asahi Kasei also makes electronic materials and medical products. Roughly three-quarters of its sales are in Japan.
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