Toray Industries, Inc. is a diversified, multinational chemical and advanced materials company founded in 1926 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Its core operations span the manufacturing, processing... Toray Industries, Inc. is a diversified, multinational chemical and advanced materials company founded in 1926 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Its core operations span the manufacturing, processing, and sale of fibers and textiles—including filament yarns, spun yarns, and specialized fabrics—alongside a significant presence in performance chemicals such as resins, engineering plastics, and high-performance films. The company is recognized globally for its innovation in carbon fiber composite materials, which are used extensively in automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors for their strength and lightweight properties.
Beyond its foundational businesses, Toray operates in areas addressing critical global challenges: it develops state-of-the-art water treatment membranes and equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, emphasizing sustainable solutions in response to environmental and resource concerns. Toray’s technological strengths include polymer chemistry, organic synthetic chemistry, nanotechnology, and biotechnology, which underpin its wide-ranging solutions for industries as diverse as life sciences, electronics, industrial engineering, and clean energy. With nearly 48,000 employees worldwide, Toray Industries, Inc. is a central player in the evolution of advanced materials, supporting industries and communities through continual innovation and commitment to sustainability.