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2-2-8 Dojima Hama, Kita-ku Osaka 530-8230, Japan Tel. +81-6-6348-3111 Fax +81-6-6348-3206 |
Type: Public
On the web:
http://www.toyobo.co.jp
Toyobo is one of Japan's top makers of fibers and textiles, including synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon, acrylics) and natural fibers, such as cotton and wool. The company's textiles are designed for clothing, home furnishings, and for industrial uses. Its textiles include spandex yarn for apparel, polyurethane fiber for pantyhose, and yarns for airbags and tire cords. Toyobo also manufactures plastic films (industrial and packaging) and resins. Biochemical products (reagents and instruments), medical products (fiber membranes for artificial organs), and purification devices round out the company's primary manufacturing operations. Toyobo was founded in 1882 as Osaka Boseki and took the Toyobo name in 1914.
Key numbers for fiscal year ending March, 2008:
Sales: $4,344.8M
One year growth: 20.0%
Net income: $47.3M
Income growth: (58.6%)
Officers:
Chairman: Junji Tsumura
President, COO, and Director: Ryuzo Sakamoto
Senior Executive Officer and Director: Fumishige Imamura
Competitors:
Asahi Kasei
Mitsubishi Rayon
Toray Industries
