News releases
// 27.01.2021
SEKISUI again awarded as one of the most sustainable companies in the world!
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has been ranked for the sixth time in the “Global 100” ranking due to its corporate sustainability performance.
// Corporate
// 21.01.2021
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Named to the CDP A List in Both Climate Change and Water Security
For the third consecutive year, SEKISUI CHEMICAL has been awarded a place in the Climate Change A List and the first time in the Water Security A List.
// Corporate
// 14.12.2020
Opening of Minase Innovation Center (MIC)
To foster internal and external fusion as well as innovation, SEKISUI opened the new Minase Innovation Center! 5 creative floors hold new values for both employees and customers.
// Construction & Infrastructure
// 08.12.2020
SEKISUI to produce Synthetic Railway Sleepers (FFU) in Europe
SEKISUI has announced its decision to open a production plant in the Netherlands for the manufacture of synthetic wood for railway sleepers made from long glass-fiber-reinforced foamed urethane (FFU).
// Medical
// 25.11.2020
SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS announces launch of the OSOM® Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test in Europe
SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS announces it has received CE Marking (Conformité Européenne) for the OSOM® Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test and has begun marketing in Europe.
// Corporate
// 14.10.2020
A modern town only SEKISUI can create
On the old Tokyo plant sites of SEKISUI CHEMICAL in Asaka City, something exciting is happening: the location is the base for a secure, safe and sustainable town built out of SEKISUI products.
// Corporate
// 23.09.2020
SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE starts production in the Netherlands
SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE as part of the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group will serve the increasing demand for thermal interface materials at a time when sustainability and safety are more important than ever for the automotive sector.
// Corporate
// 02.09.2020
SEKISUI CHEMICAL joining the international initiative "RE100"
SEKISUI CHEMICAL has joined the international initiative "RE100" aiming to achieve 100% renewable electricity used in its business activities by 2050.
// Corporate
// 26.08.2020
SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group releases CSR Report 2020
Lately, the company published its CSR Report 2020 to share annual sustainability insights.
// Medical
// 29.07.2020
SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS invests £14.4 Million in cGMP Biopharma CDMO Capacity
SEKISUI announces the decision to invest £14.4 Million in its biopharma CDMO business aimed at cGMP microbial capacity expansion at the existing site in Maidstone, Kent to be completed by the second half of 2022.
// Corporate
// 12.02.2020
SEKISUI in three minutes
Would you like to learn more about the beginnings of SEKISUI and the goals for the future? Our short video on SEKISUI provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview.
// Medical
// 05.02.2020
SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS opens new Bioprocess Innovation Centre
SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS’ Enzyme business unveiled its new Bioprocess Innovation Centre at its site in Kent – an opening representing the company’s commitment to serve its customers with innovative process development solutions.
// Corporate
// 30.01.2020
SEKISUI one of the most sustainable companies in the world!
For the third time in a row, SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has been ranked as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World – in recognition of SEKISUI’s corporate sustainability performance based on ESG factors.
// Construction & Infrastructure
// 27.11.2019
FFU® goes UK
SEKISUI CHEMICAL GMBH was partnering with Progress Rail UK to laminate 16 meters FFU® synthetic sleepers for the first time outside of Japan. The project ended with an outstanding construction, customer satisfaction and long-lasting friendships.
// Construction & Infrastructure
// 03.10.2019
SEKISUI PIPE RENEWAL develops product configurator for customers
SEKISUI PIPE RENEWAL B.V.is an expert in trenchless pipe rehabilitation using its spiral wound technology, which is a high quality, cost effective and sustainable procedure. Services are now available via a product configurator.
// Automotive
// 01.10.2019
SEKISUI CHEMICAL to expand its presence in the European Automotive Market
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. is expanding its presence in Europe, focusing on the automotive industry and supporting the shift to a connected, autonomous, shared and electric industry with new production facilities.
// Corporate
// 08.09.2019
SEKISUI European Football Tournament 2019
On the 6th and 7th of September, the fourth edition of the SEKISUI European Football Tournament took place in the Netherlands. It was a special experience for everyone involved – with exciting matches, fair play and friendship.
// Automotive
// 02.09.2019
SEKISUI CHEMICAL @ IAA 2019:
Driving tomorrow with sustainable solutions. At its first appearance at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), Japanese company SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. presents product innovations for the European automotive industry.
// Corporate
// 01.07.2019
SEKISUI Alveo Headquarters on the move
The first six months of the year 2019 marked a few changes at SEKISUI ALVEO AG. As of April 1st, the company is being led by a new management team. And on June 21, the Headquarters office was moved from Lucerne to Adligenswill.
// Corporate
// 15.08.2018
SEKISUI expands business in Europe
Construction of a new production plant for thermal interface materials for environmentally-friendly vehicles such as EVs in Roermond, the Netherlands: SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE B.V.