Vision/Company History

"Composing the Future"
for all customers

High-quality and Original Technology Built on Research and Development
  • Future vision of KOKYU ALCOHOL KOGYO CO., LTD.
    The completion and new operation of The Second Plant and R&D Center in the spring of 2016 have enabled us to increase our production capacity, achieve heightened quality assurance and engage in the proactive development of new ingredients.
    We have established our position in the global market thanks to our high value-added products. Keeping in mind our core values: humanity, CSR and cost-effectiveness, we will continue to contribute to all customers and end users for the growth of the cosmetic and pharmaceutical cultures through the realization of our slogan, “Composing the Future”.
Company History & Transitions

1952s

Period Focused on Contract Manufacturing

Prior to 1985, approximately 50% of our business was in contract manufacturing and we were a relatively small company with an annual turnover of 300 million yen. Quality management was our top priority and we were not yet involved in new product development.

1952
Business/Operations Products/Technologies
  • ・Taiyo Sekken Co., Ltd. was established in Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo.
  • ・Products at the time of the company's founding included comedy soap, Niko Niko soap, Yashikari soap, Kona soap, and Setanol.
1953
Business/Operations Products/Technologies
  • ・Company name was changed to KOKYU ALCOHOL KOGYO CO., LTD.
 
1979
Business/Operations Products/Technologies
 
  • ・Start of plant-based odorless cetanol production.
1983
Business/Operations Products/Technologies
  • ・Operation of new esterification plant started.
 
1984
Business/Operations Products/Technologies
  • ・Termination of contract manufacturing.
 
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