Asahi Kasei

Today, Asahi Kasei America, Inc., the regional headquarters of the Asahi Kasei Group for North America, announced its plans to relocate its corporate office from New York to Novi, Michigan. The New York office will conclude its operations, and the Novi location will assume all headquarters responsibilities effective November 1. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Asahi Kasei’s growth trajectory and underscores its commitment to operational excellence in North America. “Transitioning our headquarters to Novi represents more than an address change. This move will empower us for future growth, as we’ll be better situated in the center of the country to reach our growing client base in the Material, Homes, and Health Care sectors nationwide,” said Takuma Miura, President of Asahi Kasei America. To read more, visit https://lnkd.in/eHTS2WyU #AsahiKasei #AsahiKaseiAmerica #AKA

Our Tokyo headquarters have been renovated! At the entrance, you can learn about Asahi Kasei's global expansion and over 100 years of history. Meanwhile, at the free floor, there are various spaces to accommodate different working styles, including a high-concentration room for focusing, a place for pair work, and a refreshment area. There is also a broadcast studio that can easily be used to create online seminars and other video content. The cafeteria, which is open to employees and external parties, is a place for communication that promotes employee relations. We look forward to empowering our teams and partners to achieve great things together in this new environment. #CreatingForTomorrow #OfficeUpdate #Tokyo #HQ　

We are excited to introduce our new material solution for enhanced EV battery safety, LASTAN™. This nonwoven fabric is flame-retardant and highly flexible, serving as an outstanding alternative to conventional materials for thermal runaway protection. It can be used in various parts of EV battery packs, such as attaching it to the top cover, placing it between battery cells, or applying it to areas that require usage tailored to the shape of protective components (for example, busbar protection sleeves). Although electric vehicles are becoming more common worldwide, we understand that battery safety is still a major concern for many car users. Thus, there is increasing demand for materials in EV battery cover applications that have excellent resistance against flames and particle blasts, as well as good electrical insulation properties. At Asahi Kasei, we took this challenge and developed LASTAN™ with consumer concerns and safety at the top of our minds. Even when a 1,300°C flame is applied, the temperature on the opposite side of LASTAN™ remains below 400°C. In addition to other Asahi Kasei battery solutions, we will exhibit the new LASTAN™ grade at the North American Battery Show from October 7 to 10, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. At this event, Asahi Kasei will also present a live demo for attendees to see and experience LASTAN™ for themselves. To learn more about LASTAN, visit https://lnkd.in/eXM87BEM For information on the North American Battery Show, visit https://lnkd.in/e5rZydKX... #AKMaterials #AsahiKasei #BatterySolutions #NorthAmericanBatteryShow

On September 14th, 50 employees and family members from Asahi Kasei Europe joined this year’s RhineCleanUp where participants collected garbage along the riverbank near the Düsseldorf office. The RhineCleanUp initiative was brought to life in 2018 to keep Germany’s longest river and its surroundings clean from garbage. More than 50,000 volunteers joined the CleanUp in 2023, and 300 tons of garbage were collected. RhineCleanUp is not only a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the local community and nature, but also to connect with colleagues and family members while nurturing team spirit.

Asahi Kasei Engineering has showcased "V-MO," a cloud-based service for predictive maintenance of ocean vessel motors, for the first time in Europe at SMM 2024 in Hamburg, Germany.   V-MO has received the “Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions” from ClassNK - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, an internationally recognized third-party certification body. The commendation ceremony was held at the venue.   Throughout the event, we had the pleasure of welcoming many maritime professionals from around the world to our booth. We look forward to continuing to contribute to the maritime sector with innovative solutions!   To learn more about V-MO, visit https://lnkd.in/gkFXqiMP

Last weekend, Asahi Kasei America, Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. came together for a spirited softball game hosted by the Japanese Business Society of Detroit. This event not only showcased our team's competitive spirit but also fostered stronger bonds across business units. Through teamwork, collaboration, and shared enthusiasm, we continue to strengthen the values that drive us forward as a global leader in innovation and sustainability. #AsahiKasei #AsahiKaseiMicrodevices #AsahiKaseiPlasticsNorthAmerica #JapaneseBusinessSocietyofDetroit

Asahi Kasei has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with デノラ・ペルメレック（株）, an Italian multinational company, leader in sustainable technologies, and a manufacturer of electrolyzer cells, small scale electrolyzers, and other components for the production of green hydrogen through water electrolysis. The MOU concerns the joint development, study, evaluation, and sale of small-scale pressurised alkaline water electrolyzers. De Nora possesses technical expertise and knowledge in high-performance electrode catalysts for the electrochemical field, and is a leading company in the development, manufacture, and sale of electrodes and electrolyzers for several industrial electrochemical processes. This MOU was signed with the aim of leveraging the long-standing experience and know-how of both companies in the chlor-alkali electrolysis field to establish a close cooperation framework for development, production, and sales/support in the water electrolysis field. To learn more about this collaboration, visit https://lnkd.in/gQJNuYF7 #waterelectrolysis #AsahiKasei #DeNora

Asahi Kasei Europe (AKEU) recently took part in a charity boat race, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive impact beyond the workplace. The participation fee from this event was donated to Krebsgesellschaft NRW e.V., an organization dedicated to cancer prevention and supporting patients in their fight against cancer. A big shoutout to the four employees from Team AKEU for their time, energy, and dedication to this meaningful cause.Together, we continue to strive for a better and healthier world! Photo credits: Offenblende - Agentur für Fotografie GmbH #CorporateResponsibility #Charity #TeamAKEU #CancerAwareness

A big shoutout to the 10 employees from Asahi Kasei Europe who joined this year's B2Run, Europe's biggest corporate running event! 🏅 This year 14,500 runners from 599 companies participated in the 6km race for a great cause. A portion of the participation fee was donated to DKMS Deutschland, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer. Asahi Kasei Europe is honored to contribute in our own small way to this important mission. Thank you to all our participating runners for their effort and sweat! Together, we can make a difference. #DKMS #AsahiKasei #TeamSpirit #FightBloodCancer

Asahi Kasei Engineering (AEC) announced the launch of a cloud-based CAE solution platform, offering highly precise apps to predict crash and impact behavior of polymers. As a manufacturer of technical polymers, Asahi Kasei provides comprehensive, high precision support for our customers’ product design and development through CAE technical service focused on engineering plastics. Leveraging this expertise, AEC has further extended its CAE-related service through the “CAE Solution Platform,” offering various apps that can be easily downloaded and used by customers worldwide. We believe this platform will be a valuable asset to our customers and demonstrates our commitment to improving development process. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gmnTpA4h #CreatingForTomorrow #CAE #polymers #EngineeringSolutions #AsahiKaseiMaterials