Company History
1941 | Founder Fumio Kasahara established Kimitsu Chemical Institute, aiming to advance the chemical utilization of seaweed. |
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1947 | Renamed Kimitsu Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. |
1961 | Received the Kanto Area Invention Award from the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. Founder Fumio Kasahara was awarded a Doctorate degree in Engineering by Tokyo University for his developments on Alginate. |
1969 | A Technical Assistance contract established with the Korean Agriculture and Fishing Industry Development Public Corporation and Korean Seaweed Process Co., Ltd. |
1973 | Fumio Kasahara, PhD awarded “The Medal with Purple Ribbon”. |
1983 | Fumio Kasahara, PhD was awarded “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette”. |
1986 | Animals medicines manufacturing license acquired. |
1987 | Established Industrias Quimicas Kimitsu Chile Ltda., a production and marketing company in Chile. |
1988 | An alginate manufacturing plant constructed and commenced operation in Chile. Established Osaka Algin Co., Ltd. |
1995 | Celebrated the 50 years anniversary, also planned “Secondary Expansion”. |
1996 | Established Alva, a seaweed cultivator / supplier in Chile. |
1999 | A new PGA production line constructed in Chile plant. |
2000 | ISO 9002 certificate achieved. |
2001 | Renamed KIMICA Corporation on the occasion of its 60 years anniversary. Established KIMICA America Inc., a marketing subsidiary in North America. |
2003 | ISO 9001 certificate achieved. Relocated the head office of Osaka Algin Co., Ltd., from Chuo-ku, Osaka to Yodogawa-ku, Osaka. |
2004 | Increased corporate capital to JP¥100,000,000. |
2005 | Equity participation in M2 S.A., a seaweed cultivator / supplier in Chile. |
2006 | Equity participation in Qingdao Bright Moon Seaweed Group Co., Ltd., one of the largest alginate manufactures in China. |
2007 | A pharmaceutical manufacturing license acquired. |
2010 | Relocated the head office to Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. |
2013 | Started Solar photoelectric generation in Chiba Plant, Japan. Published “Best in the world” by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. |
2014 | FSSC22000 certificate achieved. Established an API plant in Chiba Plant, Japan. |
2015 | Renamed KIMICA Chile Ltda to Alginatos Chile S.A. (Alchi). |
2016 | Awarded 14th Brave business award by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Subsidiary acquisition Qingdao Bright Moon Marine Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. (current Qingdao KIMICA Bright Moon Marine Sci-Tech Co., Ltd.),concluded joint venture agreement with Qingdao Bright Moon Seaweed Group Co., Ltd. |
2017 | Relocated Alginatos Chile (Alchi) Santiago office to Antonio Varas. |
2018 | Established KIMICA Europe GmbH in Germany. |
2020 | Received JAPAN SDGs Award (SDGs Partnership Award) by the Japanese government. |
2021 | Received ”TOKYO Telework Award” by the Governor of Tokyo. President & CEO Fumiyoshi Kasahara received a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from Takasaki University of Health and Welfare for his developments on Calcium Alginate. Certified as "Sustainable★Selection 3 Stars". Received the 30th Food Safety, Security and Environmental Contribution Award. Received the Grand Prize and Minister of the Environment Award at the 22nd Green Purchasing Award. Received the Minister of the Environment Award Grand Prize at the 9th Good Life Award. |
2022 | Established KIMITEX Corporation. Nominated for the Earthshot Prize.New R&D Facility opened in Chiba Plant |
2023 | Relocated the head office to YANMAR Bldg. 5th Floor, 2-1-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku Tokyo |
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1941
Founder Fumio Kasahara -
1941
Plant in the 1940s -
1961
Founder Fumio Kasahara received a Doctorate degree in Engineering by Tokyo University -
1988
Chile plant construction staff -
1988
Chile plant -
1996
Alva, a seaweed cultivator -
2006
Signing ceremony with Qingdao Bright Moon Seaweed Group Co., Ltd. -
2013
Published " Best in the world" -
2016
The 14th Brave business award ceremony speech -
2016
Qingdao KIMICA Bright Moon Marine Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. -
2020
Japan SDGs Award ceremony, with Prime Minister Suga -
2021
The 30th Food Safety, Security and Environmental Contribution Award ceremony -
2021
The 22nd Green Purchasing Award ceremony -
2021
The 9th Good Life Award ceremony -
2022
New R&D Facility in Chiba Plant