Toray began research and development of reverse osmosis membranes in 1968, and now produces a wide range of water treatment membranes such as RO, NF, UF, MF, etc. for different purposes, and has become a comprehensive membrane manufacturer capable of developing and producing all types of liquid separation membranes, which have been widely used in various fields. TORAYFILTM is the trademark for membrane products. Toray's membrane products business began with the manufacture of ultrapure water for the semiconductor industry, and now focuses on seawater desalination and brackish water desalination. In particular, in the field of seawater desalination, we have achieved a cumulative total of more than 540,000 m3/d in use around the world. In addition, Toray's membrane products, including low-pollution RO membranes with excellent resistance to organic contamination, are attracting the attention of large-scale water plant customers at home and abroad in the field of membrane applications for boiler feed water, industrial pure water, and wastewater treatment and reuse.
In addition, Toray has completed the technological development of membrane bioreactors (MBRs), which are considered to be a revolution in wastewater treatment technology in the 21st century, and has begun to launch them in the Chinese market.
Company name: Toray Corporation
Founded: January 1926
President and COO: Akihiro Nikkaku
Corporate Philosophy: We contribute to society through the creation of new value;
Toray Corporation (Toray industries) was founded in 1926, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan;
Toray Group is a world-leading integrated high-tech enterprise with core technologies in organic synthetic chemicals, polymer chemistry and biochemistry;
With 138 plus companies in 20 countries and regions around the globe;
With 37,924 employees;
Paid-in capital
Number of Employees
(as of March 31, 2010):
Head Office: 6,915
Domestic Subsidiaries: 10,339
Overseas Subsidiaries: 20,682
Total: 37,936
All in all. 936
Consolidated net sales: ￥135.96 billion (2010/03)
Consolidated operating income: ￥40.1 billion (2010/03)
Principal activities:
Manufacturing, processing, and sales of the following:
Fibers and fabrics
Nylon, urethane, filament yarn, acrylic fiber, staple fiber, spun yarn, and yarns. Fibers, staple fibers, spun yarns, nylon woven and knitted fabrics, polyester and acrylic fibers; non-woven fabrics; synthetic suede, apparel.
Plastics and Chemicals
(except film products and plastic products in the following information technology products)
Nylon, ABS materials, PBT resin (polybutylene terephthalate), PPS film and other resins and injection molding products polyolefin film; polyester fiber, polypropylene, PPS and other films and processed film products; man-made fiber and plastic products raw materials; gypsum; zeolite catalyst; fine chemicals, such as drugs and pesticides with raw materials; veterinary drugs.
IT-related products
Films and plastic products for information and telecommunication products; electronic circuits and semiconductor materials; LCD color filters and related materials and equipments; materials for plasma display panels; magnetic recording materials; graphite materials and related equipments.
Carbon Fiber Composites
Carbon fibers, carbon fiber composite materials, and injection molded products.
Environmental and Engineering
Integrated engineering; condominiums; industrial machinery and equipment; environmental equipment; water treatment membranes and related equipment; materials for housing, construction, and civil engineering applications.
Life Sciences and Other Businesses
Pharmaceuticals and medical products; analytical, physical evaluation, and research-related products.