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1-7-3, Awjimachi, Chuo-ku Osaka 540-8603, Japan Tel. +81-6-6228-5000 Fax +81-6-6228-5610 |
Type: Public
On the web:
http://www.chori.co.jp
Employees:
1,452
Chori Co. has woven quite a business. The company, which began as a wholesaler of raw silk in 1861, now has subsidiaries worldwide. Chori's operations include the manufacture of textiles, chemicals, machines, and metals. The company's textile units make knits, silk, and lace, and consumer products such as socks and underwear. In chemicals, Chori manufactures plastics, synthetic resins, and household goods. Other units make automatic vending machines, printing machines, and image-processing components used in manufacturing systems. Chori is also engaged in real estate, insurance, and temporary employment services. Toray Industries owns just over 50% of the company.
Key numbers for fiscal year ending March, 2008:
Sales: $2,236.3M
Officers:
President, CEO and Board Director: Keishiro Saito
Executive Officer: Tadashi Kurakata
Executive Officer and Managing Director Textile Material Operations, and Business and Planning: Toshio Sakata
Competitors:
Kuraray
Mitsubishi Rayon
Toyobo
