About Us

Daicel Corporation was founded in 1919 through the merger of eight celluloid companies. Based on our Basic Philosophy as “the company making lives better by co-creating value,” we provide valuable materials across a wide range of business fields, focusing on the key themes of “Health,” “Safety / Security,” “Convenience / Comfort,” and “Environment.

  • Foundation year

    1919

  • Group Employees

    11,178

    (As of March 31, 2025)

  • Number of Group Companies

    73companies

    (As of March 31, 2025)

  • Annual Sales of Daicel Group

    586.5billion yen

    (FY 2025/3)

Message from the President and CEO

Since our founding over 100 years ago, we have cherished the spirit of co-existence and co-prosperity with others, meticulously promoting "Monozukuri*", and developing and providing various materials and services essential to society.

President and CEO, Yasuhiro Sakaki

We will create new value together with various external partners by integrating the knowledge, skills, and experience of the Daicel Group’s diverse human resources.