About SEKISUI
All European SEKISUI companies are part of the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group, headquartered in Tokyo and Osaka. Located in Roermond, the European regional headquarters of the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group, SEKISUI EUROPE B.V., acts as the connection point between Japan and Europe.
SEKISUI in Europe
SEKISUI in Europe is able to look back on more than 50 years of experience. Customers benefit from efficient and sustainable solutions – solutions that are based on a partnership-oriented approach and reliable services. As a group of 10 companies employing around 1000 people, SEKISUI in Europe combines internal strengths to look beyond: The ultimate aim is to develop outstanding solutions that will help improve people’s lives – in Europe and all over the world.
History
Founded in Japan in 1947 by seven samurai with the idea to use plastic to improve the life of all people, SEKISUI’s expansion plans extended to Europe from the 1960s onwards.
The first subsidiary in Europe was founded when SEKISUI CHEMICAL GMBH was established as the representative organization of SEKISUI’s European operations in Germany.
SEKISUI ALVEO AG was founded in Switzerland as the basis for further growth in Europe.
Further companies were established in the Netherlands, such as SEKISUI ESLON B.V. in 1974 and SEKISUI S-LEC B.V. in 1996.
Further companies joined the SEKISUI family: SEKISUI ALVEO BS GMBH and SEKISUI SPECIALITY CHEMICALS EUROPE S.L. in 2009.
SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS (UK) LTD. joined in 2011, followed by SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS GMBH in 2014 and SEKISUI PIPE RENEWAL B.V. in 2015.
SEKISUI EUROPE B.V. was announced as official regional headquarters of SEKISUI in Europe.
SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE B.V. was acquired.
Business sectors
SEKISUI’s product range is comprehensive, spanning from high-performance thermal and acoustic insulation, ultra-lightweight automobile components, infrastructure rehabilitation to sound-reduction products for construction and much more. SEKISUI services the following four business sectors:
The automotive industry achieves improved comfort, safety, durability and fuel efficiencies with products from SEKISUI in Europe: The product range includes components for automotive interiors, exteriors and electronics.
SEKISUI in Europe is able to contribute to safe and convenient urban infrastructures with products that are heat-, chemical and fire-resistant as well as with materials for use in water infrastructures and maintenance technologies.
The advanced technologies of SEKISUI in Europe increase the resolutions and responsiveness achieved by flat panel displays: Innovative adhesives and plastics are able to boost semiconductor performances.