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Teijin Close-Up
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Corporate Philosophy
ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE
It is our purpose to enhance the quality of life through deep
insight into human nature and needs, together with the
application of our creative abilities.
IN HARMONY WITH SOCIETY
Our aim is to grow and evolve in harmony with the progress of
society, thus justifying the trust of our shareholders, customers and
the public at large. We place the highest priority on safety and the
preservation of our natural environment.
EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE
We encourage our employees to achieve self-realization by
developing and exercising their abilities to the fullest. Teijin
nurtures a corporate community with a wide variety of abilities
and personalities to foster creative innovation.
Contents
50 Research and Development
54 Environmental Preservation
56 Global Operations
58 In the Community
60 Fibers and Textiles
62 Films and Plastics
64 Pharmaceuticals and Home Health Care
66 Machinery and Engineering
68 New Products and Other Businesses
70 Corporate Organization
71 Directory
74 Major Developments in Teijin’s History
76 Board of Directors, Corporate Auditors, Corporate Officers
and Advisory Board Members
77 Corporate Data
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Research and Development
Cutting-edge compet-itiveness: the key tofuture growth
The Teijin Group’s operations aresupported by one of the world’s topR&D teams—a team that combinesskill, expertise and extensive experi-ence. The Company currently haseight R&D centers in Japan and threeoverseas, encompassing 21 individualfacilities, which employ approximate-ly 1,500 specialists and focus on threekey themes: materials, including fibers,films and plastics; health care; andinformation and electronics.
In the materials field, Teijin capi-talizes on its accumulated know-howin the area of polymer science to con-duct product- and process-relatedR&D in polymer products; material-and process-related R&D in newfibers, electronics materials and otherareas; and research aimed at reformingmanufacturing processes and reducingrelated costs.
Teijin’s health-care R&D is aimedat developing innovative total health-care solutions. Accordingly, the area of focus ranges from pharmaceuticalsto home health-care equipment andother promising new sectors.
In electronics, Teijin’s activities en-compass R&D related to electronicsproducts that play a crucial supportingrole in the area of information tech-nology (IT), such as materials for liq-uid crystal display (LCD) substratesand high-capacity storage media. Inthe information systems field, theCompany’s R&D efforts focus onnetwork systems and software.
Teijin is currently working toexpedite its R&D activities, recogniz-ing that the early conversion of R&Dachievements into profits demandsnot only enhanced responsiveness tomarket needs, but also efficient andseamless R&D. Accordingly, theCompany has appointed a chief tech-nology officer (CTO) to coordinateoverall Group R&D strategies,including those for basic research. Tokeep abreast of market change, Teijinis also promoting a variety of value-creating R&D alliances worldwide,including joint development projectswith customers, and cooperativeR&D efforts with companies, researchorganizations and universities overseas.
● Fibers
● Textiles
● Apparel
● Paper
● Nonwoven fabrics
● Artificial leather
● Films
● Magnetic recording media
● Thin-film materials
● Polymers for synthetic fibers, films and plastics
● Engineering plastics
● Pharmaceuticals
● Home health care
● Plants/equipment
● Software
Polymer science
Life science
Fiber technologyFiber processing
Film technologySurface processing
Synthesis/catalytic technologyMolding and processing
Drug developmentDrug preparationClinical development
Engineering/systems technologies
Basic Sciences Fundamental Technologies Products and Services
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R & D T H E M E S
Materials
Research on a broad range of themes, from basic materials tomanufacturing processes
In mainstay polyester fibers, film and polycarbonate resinoperations, Teijin is conducting advanced R&D involving abroad range of high-profile materials, including aramidfibers and polyethylene naphthalate (PEN). The Com-pany is also engaged in product- and process-related R&Dthat capitalizes on its outstanding capabilities in the field ofpolymer chemistry, as well as research aimed at reformingmanufacturing processes and reducing related costs.
Health Care
Proprietary R&D aimed at developing total health-care solutions
Teijin’s R&D in the rapidly expanding health-care fieldfocuses on three therapeutic areas—respiratory ailments,cardiovascular disorders and bone calcium metabolism disor-ders—in which the company is working to develop innova-tive total health-care solutions, ranging from pharmaceuticalsto home health-care equipment.
Information and Electronics
An innovative approach that maximizes Teijin’s unique capabilities in polymer science
Teijin’s activities in this field encompass R&D related tooptical discs and film and film substrates for LCDs andother electronics applications, as well as information systemsand software development. The Company is also focusingefforts on the development of various thin-film and environment-related materials.
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Major Research Institutes
● Tokyo Research Center (basic pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical productdevelopment, electronics materials, structural analysis, medical technol-ogy research)
● Osaka Research Center (industrial fibers, apparel textiles, engineering)● Iwakuni Research Center (polymer science, pharmaceutical materials)● Toho Tenax Research Center (carbon fibers)● Teijin DuPont Films Japan Sagamihara Research Center (films)● Teijin Chemicals Matsuyama Research Laboratory (polycarbonate
resin, optical disc materials)● Teijin Chemicals Mihara Research Laboratory● Teijin Chemicals Plastics Technical Center● Teijin Twaron Institute (Arnhem, The Netherlands)● Teijin Biomedical Laboratory Medical Research Council (London)● Teijin America Inc. (New Jersey, United States)
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Home Hemodialysis
Most patients undergoing hemodialy-sis must visit their local dialysis centerfor a four-hour session three times aweek. Teijin’s home hemodialysis sys-tem, currently under development,will enable patients to undergo sixtwo-hour treatments a week in thehome. In addition to eliminating thephysical burden of traveling to andfrom the dialysis center, the new sys-tem will minimize dialysis disequilib-rium syndrome (which occurs withlong, intensive treatments), relieveanemia and facilitate more effectivemanagement of blood pressure.
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New Chemical RecyclingTechnology
Teijin has developed a new technolo-gy that facilitates the recovery ofhigh-purity dimethyl terephthalate(DMT) from almost all polyesterproducts, including additives and pro-cessing chemicals. Since 1962, Teijinhas been recovering the raw materialsfrom in-house polyester fibers waste,using a recycling technology thatchemically decomposes polyesterfibers. This epoch-making innovationfor removing additives and processingchemicals has also led to the develop-ment of new chemical recycling technologies. This technology wascommercialized in April 2002 atTeijin Fibers’ Tokuyama Factory. Also at the Tokuyama Factory, theCompany will establish facilities forconverting DMT from polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) bottles into high-purity terephthalic acid (TPA), and for
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New osteoporosis treatment Bonalon
Home hemodialysis:2 hours x 6 times/week
Bonalon
Osteoporosis, which results in the lossof bone density, is estimated to affectapproximately 10 million people inJapan. With the rapid aging of thecountry’s population, this number isexpected to increase in the future.Bonalon (alendronate), launched inAugust 2001, is an innovative
bisphosphonate compound developedin Japan by Teijin, Merck & Co., Inc., of the United States, and Japan’sBanyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., thatacts to prevent deterioration andporosity of bone tissue, and has beenshown to increase bone density andreduce fracture risk. Researchers alsosucceeded in eliminating the problemof deossification, a major side effect of other bisphosphonates, makingBonalon useful for long-term, contin-uous treatment.
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converting the TPA into PET resin,thereby creating the world’s first“bottle-to-bottle” PET bottle recy-cling system. The Teijin Group willdevelop this technology to encompass“bottle-to-bottle” technologies, tech-nologies for heavy metal-free catalystsfor polyester polymerization and othertechnologies that reduce the environ-mental burden of its operations andenable it to contribute to the cultiva-tion of a more recycling-conscioussociety.
Recycling Process
Solupor/SolufillSolupor is an ultrathin, tough, highlyporous polyethylene engineering filmmanufactured using polyethylenewith a super-high molecular weight—between five and seven million mole-cules, or six times that of conventionalproducts—and an extrusion and biaxialdrawing technology.
Solufill is an engineering film man-ufactured by combining super high-molecular-weight polyethylene andinorganic substances using an innova-tive gel technology. Solufill is attract-ing considerable attention in themarket as manufacturers strive toincrease the capacity and shrink thesize of multilayer capacitors. Teijin isalso capitalizing on Solufill’s character-istics to market the film to the elec-tronic components industry, and willcomplete a new Solufill manufactur-ing facility at the Matsuyama Factoryin October 2003.
Crude oil
Naphtha
DMTTPA
Polyester polymerization
Fibers, films
Collection
New technologyfor recycling raw materials
“Bottle-to-bottle”recycling
Bottles
Extrusion and Biaxial DrawingTechnology for Manufacturing Films
Milling
Ceramic/solvent
Super high-molecular-weight polyethylene
Die Biaxialdrawing
Extruder
Cooling roll
Solufill (cross section) (cross section)
Environmental Preservation
Promoting coexistencewith the environment:fulfilling responsibilitiesto the future
Teijin’s operations affect the environ-ment negatively in two ways, namely,the use of raw materials and energyand the generation of chemical sub-stances and industrial waste duringproduction processes. The disposal of
synthetic fibers, films, resin and otherproducts after use also harms the envi-ronment. In line with the TeijinGlobal Environmental Charter, thecompanies of the Teijin Group areworking to eliminate industrial waste,harmful substance emissions, the inef-ficient use of energy and accidentsfrom its operations. To this end, Teijinhas established stringent medium-termobjectives, which include specificnumerical targets. At every stage inthe life cycle of a product, including
development, manufac-turing, distribution, use,consumption and disposal,Teijin adheres to strictinternal standards forenvironmental soundnessand safety and works toimprove product perfor-mance on both counts. At the same time, Teijin is exploiting its techno-logical resources to develop new businesses in recycling, energy con-servation and other areasrelated to environmentalprotection.
Two key conceptsdescribe the principlesunderlying Teijin’sapproach to environmen-tal preservation: responsi-bility, or its duty as amanufacturer to reduce
●ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE TEIJIN
GROUP
In line with its philosophy of coexisting with the envi-ronment and placing a high priority on the preservationof the natural environment, Teijin is
1. conducting its business activities with a priority onenvironmental conservation and safety, and the provision of environmentally sound products and services;
2. reducing environmental load through the efficient useof resources and energy and product recycling;
3. cooperating at the regional and global levels to facili-tate the use of its expertise and technologies to con-tribute to environmental preservation and sustainabledevelopment.
●MEDIUM-TERM GROUP
ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES
1. Reduce emissions of hazardous substances by half
2. Improve energy efficiency by 1% per year
3. Reduce emissions of industrial waste by half (The above objectives are based on 1998 levels andare to be achieved by 2005.)
4. Actively promote chemical and materials recycling by(1) establishing a system for recycling chemicals and
materials;(2) developing easy-to-recycle products
the environmental load of its produc-tion and sales activities, and contribu-tion, or its efforts to develop andmarket innovative, environment-friendly technologies and products.
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For two consecutive years, Teijin hasbeen ranked as a leader in the DowJones Sustainability Indexes, aninternational index that evaluatescompanies’ efforts in such areas asenvironmental protection, safety,ethics and community involvement.
●TEIJIN GROUP RECYCLING ACTIVITIES EARN MINISTER OF ECONOMY, TRADE
AND INDUSTRY AWARD
In October 2001, the Teijin Group’s recycling activities were honored with an awardfrom the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry at the Recycling PromotionAchievement Awards, sponsored by Japan’s Recycling Promotion Association. Theaward, which is given to individuals, groups or companies, is in recognition of forward-looking activities and achievements judged to contribute to greater social understandingand awareness of recycling. The Teijin Group was acknowledged for its efforts in market-ing ECOPET—a polyester fiber made from recycled PET bottles that was launched in1995 and is currently the top-selling product of its kind in the Japanese market—and itsECOCIRCLE system, a service initiated by Teijin in 1999 for collecting used polyesterfabrics and recycling them into products for a variety of applications.
●BOTTLE-TO-BOTTLE RECYCLING SYSTEM DEVELOPED
“Bottle-to-bottle” technology enables the recycling of used PET bottles into PET resinthat can then be made into new PET bottles. Teijin’s proprietary system enables the the production of PET resin of comparable purity to petroleum-based PET resin. This releases PET bottle manufacturers fromtheir dependence on petroleum, thereby creating a fully closedrecycling system. This technology will be commercialized inOctober 2003 at Teijin Fibers’ Tokuyama Factory.
●ECOPET EC100 COMMERCIALIZED
Teijin recently started marketing ECOPET EC100,a fiber made using the Company’s industry-leadingPET resin recycling technology. The new product is:1. made entirely from recycled PET2. comparable in quality to conventional PET fibers3. less harmful in terms of environmental burden, requiring 30%
less energy to manufacture and contributing to the prevention of globalwarming by emitting 20% less carbon dioxide than conventional products
4. 100% recycled and thus compatible with the Green PurchasingLaw* and Japan’s Ecomark.
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* Officially called the “Law Concerning the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities,” which entered into force in April 2001.
Report on the Environment,Safety and Health 2002
Detailed information on the TeijinGroup’s environmental activities is provided in its Report on theEnvironment, Safety and Health2002 (for fiscal 2001). To facilitateaccurate understanding of the Group’senvironmental policy and ensuretransparent disclosure, this report hasbeen audited by an independent thirdparty.
Consumer
Fiber and resin products Bottled beverage
Manufacturer Bottled beverage manufacturer
RecycledPET bottles
Recycled fiber products
Fibers Resin
ECOPET
ECOPET EC100 ECOPET
New chemicalrecycling Material recycling
Teijin Group
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Emissions of Chemical Substancesby the Teijin Group
Unusable Industrial WasteGenerated by the Teijin Group
ECOPET logo
ECOCIRCLEsystem tag
Recycling plant at TeijinFibers’ Tokuyama Factory
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●Fibers and Textiles●Films●Plastics●Pharmaceuticals and Home Health Care●Overseas Offices
Global Operations
EXPANSION OF PRODUCTION
CAPACITY FOR TWARON PARA-
LINKED ARAMID FIBERS
In response to soaring demand,Teijin is expanding its productioncapacity for Twaron para-linkedaramid fibers with the aim ofachieving a 70% increase byApril 2003. This expansion willmake Teijin the world’s leadingproducer of aramid fibers in termsof annual output, reinforcing theCompany’s competitiveness andpositioning it to respond to thediverse needs of its customersworldwide.
Becoming a major playerin an era of global mega-competition
In its drive to ensure a competitiveedge in the competitive market of the21st century, Teijin continues to chal-lenge worldwide competition bymaintaining a global perspective andmultinational strategies. With the aim of becoming one of the world’slargest producers of polyester fibers,the Company has established produc-tion facilities in this business inThailand, Indonesia, Mexico andJapan. To serve the promisingEuropean Union and Asian markets,Teijin also has weaving and dyeingfacilities in Italy, the People’sRepublic of China (PRC) andThailand. In 2000, it acquired theTwaron para-linked aramid fibers business unit of Acordis B.V. of theNetherlands, making it the world’slargest manufacturer of aramid fibersin terms of business scale.
In the Films and Plastics segment,Teijin integrated its polyester filmsoperations with those of E.I. du Pontde Nemours and Company (DuPont)of the United States. The two com-panies subsequently established jointventures in Japan, Indonesia, thePRC, the United States, the UnitedKingdom, Luxembourg and theNetherlands. To expand its global
operations in this segment, Teijin ispromoting unified global marketingstrategies based on client needs. Inresponse to soaring demand for poly-carbonate resin, the Company israpidly expanding its manufacturingoperations in Japan and Singapore.
In the Pharmaceuticals and HomeHealth Care segment, Teijin is striv-ing to develop and market innovativeproducts in Japan in three key thera-peutic areas—respiratory ailments,cardiovascular disorders and bone cal-cium metabolism disorders. A pioneerin home oxygen therapy (HOT) in Japan, Teijin is swiftly expanding itsoperations in the area of home healthcare. The Company has also beenlicensed by overseas firms to manu-facture and sell their pharmaceuticalsin Japan and exports its own tech-nologies, enabling it to make its prod-ucts available for use in medical careoverseas and broaden its global net-work.
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TEIJIN CONTINUES TO EXPAND
PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF
POLYCARBONATE RESIN PLANT
In response to an anticipated jumpin demand in the fast-growingmarket for polycarbonate resin,Teijin continues to expand pro-duction capacity at its plant inSingapore. Annual Group pro-duction capacity is expected toreach 300,000 tons by the end of 2002.
MAJOR OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARIES
AND AFFILIATES
Asia
Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Limited
Teijin (Thailand) Limited
Thai Namsiri Intertex Co., Ltd.
Teijin Cord (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
P.T. Teijin Indonesia Fiber Corporation
Nantong Teijin Co., Ltd.
P.T. Indonesia Teijin DuPont Films
DuPont Teijin Films China Limited
Teijin Polycarbonate Singapore Pte Ltd.
Europe
TMI Europe S.p.A.
Teijin Twaron B.V.
Tenax Fibers GmbH & Co. KG
Teijin Monofilament Germany GmbH
DuPont Teijin Films U.K. Limited
DuPont Teijin Films Luxembourg S.A.
DuPont Teijin Films Netherlands B.V.
Americas
Akra Teijin S.A. de C.V.
Teijin Monofilament U.S., Inc.
DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership
Major Overseas Offices
Teijin Holdings USA Inc.
Teijin Holdings Netherlands B.V.
Teijin Holdings UK PLC
Teijin Limited Beijing Office
Teijin Desenvolvimento Agro-Pecuário Ltda.
Research Centers
Teijin Twaron Institute
Teijin Biomedical Laboratory Medical Research Council
Teijin America Inc.
PRC FILM JOINT VENTURE
ACQUIRES NEW PLANT
Teijin and DuPont’s film pro-duction joint venture in Ningbo,Wuzhou, has acquired a newplant with an annual capacity of10,000 tons. This facility givesTeijin an annual productioncapacity in the PRC of320,000 tons, thereby reinforc-ing its position as a top supplierin the PRC.
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In the Community
Growing with the community and ouremployees
Community ActivitiesTeijin is committed to being a goodcorporate citizen and recognizes itsresponsibilities as a member of themany local communities in which itoperates as well as of the wider globalcommunity. Teijin also believes it hasa responsibility to establish a solidrelationship built on trust by creatingopportunities for interaction with thepublic.
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As an active supporter of amateursports, Teijin sponsors several nationalsporting events, including the AllJapan High-School Soccer Tournament,the American Football Japan Cham-pionship—also known as the RiceBowl—and the Japan WheelchairBasketball Championship. TheCompany also encourages Group fac-tories and offices to take the initiativein developing volunteer programssuited to their particular communi-ties. Since 1994, the track and fieldclub at Teijin Fibers’ TokuyamaFactory has participated in efforts toorganize bottle and can collectionalong roads used as the course for a
prestigious ekiden (marathon relay)between Tokuyama and Susa. In linewith the Company’s support of ama-teur sports, the Tokuyama Factoryalso encourages qualified employeesto officiate at local sporting events.
Teijin’s Iwakuni Factory has orga-nized a sign language club to enhancethe ability of employees to communi-cate with hearing-impaired membersof the community. The club orga-nizes a number of events every yearand is expanding its focus from in-house activities to those involving thecommunity at large. In May 2001,Teijin Twaron became the main spon-sor of the Het Gelders Orkest, aworld-renowned orchestra based inArnhem, the Netherlands, as a part ofits efforts to promote the arts and pre-serve local culture.
Japan Wheelchair Basketball Championship
All Japan High-School Soccer Tournament
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In-House EffortsTeijin also believes it has a responsi-bility to provide the opportunity forits employees to maximize their indi-vidual capabilities and realize theirpotential.
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In line with its ultimate goal of mak-ing the Teijin Group a key globalplayer, Teijin recognizes that thefoundation of its creativity and tech-nological and marketing prowess is itspeople. Accordingly, the curricula ofin-house training and skill-developmentprograms focus on cultivating indi-vidual capabilities, while programcontent varies from business- andtechnology-related subjects to Englishand other languages.
Applying the expertise and capa-bilities acquired through in-housetraining and skill-development pro-grams enables employees to enhancejob proficiency and encourages themto reach for new heights. By continu-ing to seek new ways to support thecultivation of individual capabilities,Teijin will ensure the solid humanresource foundation necessary toensure growth in the 21st century.
American Football Japan Championship
The Iwakuni Factory’s sign language club
Volunteers from the Tokuyama Factoryassist at the Tokuyama–Susa ekiden
Teijin’s Fuji Training Center
Het Gelders Orkest (Orchestra based in Arnhem, the Netherlands)
Attractive, high-qualitymaterials for fashion andindustry in the future
In addition to polyester fibers, notablyTetoron, its best-known brand, Teijin’sfibers operations encompass TEIJIN-CONEX, Technora and Twaron aramidfibers, BESFIGHT carbon fibers,Teviron polyvinyl chloride fibers andCordley artificial leather. In its corepolyester fibers business, Teijin hasestablished production facilities forfibers and textiles in Japan, the PRC,Southeast Asia, Europe and NorthAmerica, ensuring its ability to respondpromptly and effectively to marketneeds worldwide. In April 2001, Teijinreorganized its operations in this seg-ment into three separate businessgroups to enhance the efficiency ofefforts to strengthen technological andmarketing capabilities.
Teijin Fibers Limited, spun off asthe core company of the Textile FibersBusiness Group in April 2002, is max-imizing Teijin’s global production network and outstanding productdevelopment capabilities to offer an
Fibers and Textiles
extensive lineup of high-quality products that centers on polyesterfibers, including those for textiles usedin such areas as fashion, interior deco-rating and automotive interiors. Inresponse to increasing awareness ofenvironmental issues, Teijin Fibers hasdeveloped the world’s first polyesterchemical recycling system. Byexpanding its lineup of high-quality,low-environmental- load products,Teijin Fibers strives to contribute to amore recycling-conscious society. InMay 2002, the company establishedSolotex Corporation, a joint venturewith Asahi Kasei Corporation, tofacilitate its entry into the market forpolytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), a major new fiber.
The Industrial Fibers BusinessGroup is primarilyresponsible forTeijin’s high-perfor-mance para- and meta-linked aramidfibers, carbon fibers, industrial-usepolyester fibers and monofilaments.The group is taking advantage of thelightness, strength, heat-resistance andother characteristics of these fibers to
cultivate applications world-wide in a wide range of areas.With demand for para-linkedaramid fibers expandingsharply, in 2001 the groupexpanded its production facili-ties for Technora and in 2002has already done the same forTwaron. Such efforts will posi-tion Teijin better to respondto the needs of customers andcontribute to future growth.
The Fiber ProductsMarketing Business Groupcenters on NI Teijin ShojiCo., Ltd., and is in charge ofTeijin’s textile and appareltrading, and retailing opera-tions.
Fibers and
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NI TEIJIN SHOJI ESTABLISHES SPORTSWEAR
PLANT IN VIETNAM
In fiscal 2001, NI Teijin Shoji established asportswear plant in Vietnam in a joint venturewith Fashion Force (H.K.) Ltd., one of its whollyowned subsidiaries. The plant, which opened inDecember 2001, exports mainly to the UnitedStates. Principal products include jackets andpants for major sportswear brands in Europe, theUnited States and Japan. Annual production bythe joint venture is expected to be about 530,000units, with sales forecast at approximately US$5million. Plans to builda second plant areunder considerationand land has alreadybeen purchased.
Teijin’s Business Segments
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Textiles
Tetoron (Polyester fiber) A representative synthetic fiber pro-duced for the first time in Japan by Teijin and Toray IndustriesInc., in 1958. Very strong, yet easy to care for. Excellentchemical, weather and heat resistance. Found in a broadrange of applications, including apparel, industrial andconsumer uses. Our Shingosen high-value-added polyesterfibers, offering a distinctive feel and touch, created a newera in the history of the apparel industry. Under the con-cept of Comfortable Wear, our Shingosen has seen applica-tions expand in various fields.
Main brands:FILAMENT
Aerocapsule SeriesMilpa, Silblack, Consoff, ROCHET, Microft <Rectas>, ESUVIRON, ESPESSO, SHALLTRAY, ACLINER, ANANCIO, CORTICO, Wellkey, TRIXION, FIBRIT, CONDENIER, WINDBARRIER, CUBEX WARM
STAPLE FIBER
Chemitacα, MightytopII, ESCUSA, Wellkey, BURGATE
REXE (Polyetherester elastic yarn) Excellent moisture, heat and chlo-rine resistance. Unique in that it can be combined with polyester fiber.Used for sportswear as well as women’s apparel.
Microguard (Ultrafine microfiber fabric) A high-density fabric com-posed of ultrafine microfibers. Used for antitick bedding covers.
Microstar (Ultrafine microfiber fabric) Made with the same ultrafinemicrofibers as Microguard and used for high-performance household andindustrial wiping cloths.
ECOPET (Polyester fiber made from recycled PET bottles)Developed as a part of Teijin’s environmental preservation efforts, thismaterial is made from PET bottles collected and recycled by the Companyand used in apparel and miscellaneous sundries.
TEIJINCONEX (Meta-linked aramid fiber) Developed by Teijin in 1971. Extremely heat resistant and flame retardant. Used in industrialmaterials, such as automotive, electronic and heat-resistant products, andin apparel and interior applications, such as fire-fighting equipment, workclothes and aircraft interiors.
Technora (Para-linked aramid fiber) Developed by Teijin in 1987.High heat resistance, high strength and high modulus. Used in a widerange of industrial applications, including construction materials, electron-ics, ropes, protective clothing, concrete reinforcement and various sports-related fields.
Twaron (Para-linked aramid fiber)Acquired from Acordis, a leading chemi-cal manufacturer in the Netherlands, in 2000. Suited to a broad range of uses, includ-ing optical fiber cables, ballistic protective cloth-ing and automobiles, Twaron is the leading para-linked aramid fiber interms of global market share. A project to expand production capacity waslaunched in 2002.
BESFIGHT (Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-basedcarbon fiber) First mass produced by Toho TenaxCo., Ltd., in 1975, this state-of-the-art fiber offerssuperior properties, including high tensile strengthand tensile modulus and outstanding heat resistance.Used widely in such fields as aerospace, sports andleisure, as well as for civil engineering and industrial applications.
Teviron (Polyvinyl chloride fiber) A synthetic fiber developed byTeijin in 1956. Characterized by heat retention, moisture transmission,flame retardance and chemical resistance. Consumer uses include under-wear, blankets and similar items. Also desired for its functionality in indus-trial and various other applications.
Cordley An artificial leather created from a combination of nonwoven fab-ric made of unique Tetoron staple fiber and polyurethane material. Used inapparel, interior furnishings and sports applications.
Optical cable made with Twaronpara-linked aramid fiber
BESFIGHT carbon fiber
TRIXION-based woven fabric
Advanced films andplastics offering strengthand adaptability
In January 2000, Teijin integrated itsfilms operations, which center onPET film, with those of DuPont ofthe United States, to form a globaljoint venture with operations in sevencountries, including Teijin DuPontFilms Japan Limited. The new jointventure is the world’s largest filmmanufacturer in terms of productioncapacity and market share and thusenjoys a considerable competitiveedge.
Teijin’s PET film, which has broadapplications in advanced magnetic
media and industrial materials, hasseen particularly sharp growth indemand from manufacturers of officeautomation and electronics equip-ment and related supplies, reflectingthe rapid expansion of the informa-tion equipment sector. PEN film, aproprietary product that continues toearn praise for its outstanding perfor-mance, is used extensively as a basefilm in digital video cassettes (DVCs),data storage and other advanced mag-netic media, and in products for theAdvanced Photo System (APS), anew global photography standard.
Teijin’s polycarbonate resin—manufactured and sold by the TeijinChemicals Group—continues toenjoy firm demand for use in
advanced optical discs, as well as for appli-cations in the elec-tronics and electricalfields, owing to itsoutstanding opticalcharacteristics. Polycarbonateresin is also compoundedwith glass fiber or other resinsto produce a variety of mate-rials with diverse additionalfunctions. These materials areused in mobile phones, laptopcomputers and other informa-tion and communicationsdevices, as well as in audiovi-sual devices, such as CD andDVD players.
In addition to PET resinfor bottles, Teijin Chemicals’plastics operations also encom-pass PEN resin, demand forwhich is increasing sharply for use in school cafeteriadishware.
Films and
Films and Plastics
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POLYCARBONATE RESIN: A GROWING FIELD
An optical-grade polycarbonate resin for all types of optical discs
Teijin Chemicals Ltd.’s groundbreaking high-puri-ty optical-grade polycarbonate resin boasts superiortransparency, heat resistance, and dimensional sta-bility and is used in the manufacture of compactdiscs (CDs), magneto-optical discs (MOs), mini-discs (MDs) and digital versatile discs (DVDs).
Teijin Chemicalsenjoys the topshare of both thedomestic andglobal marketsin this field.
Superior automotive partsUsed widely in automobile components, such ashead lamps and door handles, polycarbonate resindelivers superior performance to glass, metal or other materials. Teijin Chemicals is currentlydeveloping technologies to facilitate the use of poly-
carbonate resin in automo-bile body parts.
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Plastics
Tetoron Film, Melinex Film, Mylar Film (Polyethylene terephthalate [polyester] films) Coreproducts in the Teijin Group’s filmsbusiness. Numerous applications,including video and audio tapes,floppy disks, membrane switches,thermal printer ribbons, magneticcards, color overhead transparencyfilms and laminating films for beverage cans.
Teonex Film (Polyethylene naphthalate film)A next-generation film, stronger, more rigidand more heat resistant than Tetoron film.Popular for use in a growing number ofapplications, including long-playing magnetictapes, high-density magnetic tapes, film forAPS, small heat-resistant capacitors and electrical insulation.
Purex Film (Coated polyester film) Mainlyused as a releasing material in the manufacture ofsemiconductors, LCDs, printed circuit boards,ceramic capacitors and medical applications.
Panlite (Polycarbonate resin) An engi-neering plastic noted for its excellent heatand impact resistance. Also highly transpar-ent. Popular in a broad range of applications,including electric and electronic components,CDs and DVDs, precision equipment, auto-mobiles and construction materials.
Panlite Sheet (Polycarbonate sheet)Valued for its excellent transparency and heatand impact resistance. Applications underdevelopment in such areas as construction materialsand automotive glass substitutes. Leader in the market for thin, high-quality resin sheets, benefitingfrom rising demand for use in electric and electronic components.
PET Resin for Bottles (Polyethylene terephthalate resin)Highly transparent, strong, and impermeable to gas. Typically applied tobeverage bottles.
PEN Resin (Polyethylene naphthalate resin)A transparent resin with excellent gas barrier,anti-hydrosis, heat resistance and ultraviolet (UV)-shielding properties. Has been under develop-ment for such applications as returnable bottlesand others.
Beverage cans coated withlaminating film
Electronic equipment madewith polycarbonate resin
DVCs made withTeonex film
ReturnablePEN bottles
Teijin’s pharmaceuticals and homehealth-care operations date back nearly30 years. Since then, the Companyhas pursued independent research aswell as cooperative efforts with lead-ing organizations in Japan and abroadto strengthen its specialized capabili-ties. In 1982, Teijin became the firstcompany in Japan to offer HOT. TheCompany has also brought to marketmore than 10 innovative pharmaceu-ticals in three therapeutic areas: respi-ratory ailments, cardiovascular dis-orders and bone calcium metabolismdisorders. These include Bonalon®, anosteoporosis drug; Venilon®, an intra-venous immunoglobulin preparationfor treating severe infectious diseases;and Mucosolvan®, a mucolubricantused as an expectorant. In 1996, Teijinestablished its own nationwide directsales network for pharmaceuticals.
The Company has created anationwide network of six sales com-panies and 80 offices staffed by dedi-cated employees, through which itprovides around-the-clock HOTequipment rental services and otherservices, contributing to a betterquality of life for patients with respi-ratory disorders. Through theseoffices, Teijin has also started offeringrentals of equipment for diagnosingand treating sleep disorders. Teijin wasthe first in Japan to market SAFHS®
(Sonic Accelerated Fracture HealingSystem), a supersonic bone fracturetreatment device. Following theimplementation of a new nursing careinsurance scheme in Japan, Teijin hasestablished a nationwide network ofvisiting nursing units. The Companysigned a business andcapital tie-up agree-ment with privatenursing services specialist Japan CareServices Co., Ltd.
Teijin is reinforcingits R&Dcapabilities by entering intolicensing agreements withleading overseas organiza-tions. The Company is alsotaking steps to build a glob-al R&D network. Theseinclude establishing a clinical testing facility inPrinceton, New Jersey, in the United States. Inresponse to revisions toJapan’s national healthinsurance scheme, whichreduced financial assistancefor medical treatment,Teijin is also working toenhance efficiency andposition itself to respondbetter with effective healthcare in a rapidly aging society.
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TEIJIN LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE AUTOSET® T
AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING CPAP VENTILATOR
Teijin has launched a new automatically adjustingcontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventila-tor for sufferers of sleep apnea syndrome (SAS), a breathing disorder during sleep. SAS can causehypersomnolence—the inability to stay awake dur-ing the day—as well as lead to a host of lifestyle-related diseases. SAS patients falling asleep at thewheel may cause accidents, while falling asleep atwork may result in injury. One of the most success-ful ways of treating SAS is CPAP, in which a ven-tilator is used to apply positive pressure to the airwayduring sleep to prevent airway blockage and inter-rupted breathing. Teijin’s innovative AutoSet® TCPAP ventilator uses a sensor to detect inspiratoryflow limitation and increases pressure applied via themask in response. Thedevice is thus expected to contribute greatly toimproving the quality of life of SAS patients.
Pharmaceuticals and Home Health Care
Products and services thatcontribute to health anda better quality of life
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Venilon®-I (S-sulfonated humanimmunoglobulin) Ethical drug. Intravenoushuman immunoglobulin preparation for treatingsevere infectious diseases.
Bonalon® Tablet (Alendronate sodium hydrate)Ethical drug. Treatment for osteoporosis.
Onealfa® Tablet and Solution (Alfacalcidol) Ethical drug. An activeform of vitamin D3, used in the treatment of osteoporosis.
Bonalfa® Ointment, Cream and Lotion (Tacalcitol) Ethical drug.An active form of vitamin D3 for treating psoriasis.
Laxoberon® Tablet and Solution (Sodium picosulfate) Ethical drug.Laxative.
Mucosolvan® Tablet, Solution, Syrup, L Capsule and Dry Syrup(Ambroxol hydrochloride) Ethical drug. Mucolubricant used as anexpectorant.
Spiropent® Tablet and Granules (Clenbuterol hydrochloride) Ethicaldrug. Long-acting bronchodilator. Therapeutic agent for stress incontinence.
Atrovent® (Ipratropium bromide) Ethical drug. Anticholinergic pro-phylaxis for bronchial constriction; mucus inhibitor.
Rhinocort® (Beclomethasone dipropionate) Ethical drug. For the treat-ment of allergic rhinitis, adhering to the mucous membrane.
Aftach® (Triamcinolone acetonide) Ethical drug. Topical preparationin a covering agent for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis.
Salcoat® (Beclomethasone dipropionate) Ethical drug. Spray-type drugfor the treatment of stomatitis.
Solmiran® (Ethyl icosapentate) Ethical drug. Microcrystalline capsule-form treatment for arteriosclerosis.
Saliveht® Ethical drug. Artificial saliva.
Antup® R (Transdermal preparation of isosorbide dinitrate) Ethicaldrug. Transpired patch for patients with ischemic heart disease.
Bolheal® Ethical drug. Biogenic tissue adhesive.
Teiroc® Injection (Alendronate sodium hydrate) Ethical drug. Boneresorption inhibitor, therapeutic agent for hypercalcemia.
Anact® C (Freeze-dried human activated protein C con-centrate) Ethical drug. For congenital protein C deficiency.
Hi-Sanso/Mildsanso® Series (Therapeutic oxygen concentrators for HOT) These units provide a highly concentrated oxygen supply to patients suffering from chronicrespiratory failure.
Sansosaver® (Oxygen demand valve device) Equippedwith a highly sensitive pressure sensor and microcomputer,this unit delivers oxygen only when the patient inhales.This minimizes oxygen wastage during exhalation and prolongs thelength of time the unit can be used.
NIP NASAL® (Bi-level positive pressure ventila-tor) Small, portable CPAP ventilator for patients suffer-ing from chronic or acute respiratory failure thatdelivers two set pressures through a comfortably fittingnasal mask to assist breathing and stimulate the expul-sion of carbon dioxide.
AutoSet® T Automatically adjusting CPAP ventilator.Adjusts the amount of pressure applied to the patient’sairway according to need.
SLEEPMATE® (Positive pressure ventilator) Positive pressure venti-lator for sufferers of SAS with a comfortable mask that ensures stable pres-sure and prevents breathing lapses, permitting uninterrupted sleep.
PULSOX®-M Series (Portable pulse oximeter) Oximeter used formeasuring oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
SAFHS® (Sonic Accelerated Fracture Healing System) The world’sfirst bone fracture treatment device to use pulsed ultrasound.
NIP NASAL bi-levelpositive pressure ventilator
Hi-Sanso therapeuticoxygen concentrator
A selection of Teijin’spharmaceuticals
Bringing value-addingtechnologies together to enhance reliability
This segment centers on subsidiaryTeijin Seiki Co., Ltd., a machinerymanufacturer, which is currentlyexpanding its operations to encom-pass a broad range of fields, includingprecision equipment, aircraft and oilhydraulic equipment, and textile andindustrial machinery.
In the area of precision equipment,Teijin Seiki is cultivating operations in such promising areas as precisionreduction gears for industrial robotsand semiconductor manufacturingequipment, three-dimensional andoptical modeling equipment for com-plex molding, high-performance heatcontrol devices using snaking heatpipes, and digital logging systems forcall centers and financial institutions.
In aircraft and hydraulic equipment,Teijin Seiki supplies oil hydraulicactuators for navigating instrumentsand other products to leading global
aircraft manufacturers. The Companywon an order from the Boeing Co.for fly-by-wire flight control systemsfor the Boeing 777 airliner, anachievement that has attracted consid-erable attention from other aerospacecompanies. Teijin Seiki has steppedup efforts to market to manufacturersof small and medium-sized aircraft,such as the Cessna Aircraft Company.In the oil hydraulic equipment sector,Teijin Seiki is known for its special-ized oil hydraulic motors for powershovels, and is currently developingapplications for its highly competitivetechnology in loading equipment androad construction equipment.
Textile and industrial machineryoperations focus on integrated textilemanufacturing sys-tems, comprisingspinning machines,take-up machinesand draw-texturingmachines. In the area of textilemachinery, Teijin Seiki is drasticallyreorganizing its operations. In April2002, the company, Toray Engineering
Co., Ltd., and MurataMachinery Ltd. established ajoint venture, TMT MachineryCo., Ltd., to develop, produceand sell textile machinery.With demand growing forenvironment-friendly packag-ing, Teijin Seiki also expects tosee brisk growth in sales ofautomated packaging machin-ery to manufacturers of foodproducts, cleaning products,cosmetics and other items.
This segment also includesplant engineering projects andmeasuring instruments. Theseoperations are the business ofsubsidiary Teijin EngineeringLtd., which is promoting thedevelopment of next-generation,leading-edge technologies.
Machinery and
Machinery and Engineering
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TEIJIN SEIKI BEGINS SALES OF NEXT-
GENERATION ELEVATOR HOIST
Teijin Seiki has applied its advanced precisionreduction gear technology to develop and marketan ultrathin next-generation elevator hoist thatdoes not require a protective housing—currentlythe standard format for elevator hoists—and isthe lightest hoist currently on the market. De-mand for the hoist is expected to grow signifi-cantly, given the proliferation of multistorybuildings, rising demand for the refurbishment ofold buildings, the elimination of stairs and otheraccess barriers and other improvement effortsaimed at building a morepeople-friendly infrastruc-ture. Teijin Seiki has posi-tioned this product as its first strategic launch of the 21st century and plans to offer it in overseas mar-kets in the future.
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Precision Equipment and New Businesses
Precision equipment Teijin Seiki manufacturesprecision reduction gears for industrial robots forthe world’s top names in robotics, and boastscumulative shipments in excess of one millionunits to date. Capitalizing on the high rigidityand precision of these products, the company isexpanding applications for these reduction gears insuch areas as machine tools, industrial equipment andsemiconductor-related equipment.
Optical Modeling System This category includes a revolutionary three-dimensional and optical modeling system that facilitates fully automatedmodeling based on computer-aided design (CAD) data. To reinforce itsmarketing capabilities for this system, Teijin Seiki integrated all relatedoperations at subsidiary CMET Incorporated.
Others Other products in this category include vacuumpumps, vacuum equipment and digital logging systems.Marketing efforts focus on high-growth industries.
Principal products: High-precision reduction gears andactuators, three-dimensional and optical modeling system, vacuum equipment, heat pipes and digitallogging systems
Aircraft and Oil Hydraulic Equipment
Aircraft equipment Teijin Seiki supplies major aircraft manufacturers,such as Boeing and Cessna Aircraft, with oil hydraulic actuators for flightcontrol and a wide range of other products, and is gradually expandingits presence in the private-sector market for such equipment.
Hydraulic equipment Teijin Seiki supplies oil hydraulic travel motors forexcavators for construction and other uses, and enjoys the top share ofthe domestic market for integrated compact units combining reductiongears, hydraulic motors, valves and parking brakes. Teijin Seiki hasestablished a joint venture for these products in Shanghai, in the PRC.The company is also developing applications for these products in theareas of loading equipment and road construction equipment.
Principal products: Aircraft equipment (flight control systems,engine/fuel accessories, oil hydraulic equipment, constant speed driveunits for power generation, electronic devices, aerospace equipment), oil hydraulic motors for construction equipment, swing oil hydraulicmotors and various types of hydraulic motors for winches
Textile and Industrial Machinery
Textile machinery Teijin Seiki supplies customers worldwide withadvanced integrated textile manufacturing systems, comprising spinningmachines, take-up machines and draw-texturing machines.
Industrial machinery This category comprisesautomatic packaging machines, primarily forfood products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.With needs increasing for more environmen-tally sound disposable food packaging, demandfor these products is growing from a variety ofindustries, including manufacturers of pet food.
Principal products: Spinning machines, take-up machines, various typesof automatic packaging machines, multiforming machines and machinetools for constant velocity joint processing machines
Plant Engineering
This segment also includes commission-based engineering and construc-tion of manufacturing facilities for such products as synthetic fibers, non-woven fabrics, film, film coatings and pharmaceuticals, as well as automatedsystems for steel pipe finishing, food processing, production of artificialorgans and medical equipment. Teijin Engineering also responds to customer needs for clean air-conditioning and cogeneration systems.
Principal products: Various types of large production equipment andothers
Precision equipment forhigh-performance industrialrobots
High-speed automaticpackaging machine
Engineering
State-of-the-art opticalmodeling system
Advanced, original system solutions andstate-of-the-art materials
Teijin’s IT Business Group comprisesInfocom Corporation, which wentpublic on the Japan Securities DealersAssociation Automated Quotations(JASDAQ) market in March 2002,and its Group companies. Infocomhas positioned several key areas ascore businesses. These include back-bone systems for mobile phone busi-nesses; mobile Internet solutionsbased on value-added service systemconstruction; content services, such asmobile phone ringing tone melodies;and knowledge management solutionsnecessary for the “electronic govern-ment” envisioned by national andlocal authorities under the “e-Japan”initiative. The company also respondsto new needs created by recent healthinsurance reforms, such as electronicpatient record and payment manage-ment systems, and integrates health-care solutions and mobile Internettechnology to enable users to send
graphics, such as computed tomogra-phy (CT) scans, to mobile phones foremergency use.
The IT Business Group is alsotaking decisive steps in the rapidlygrowing field of bioinformatics, par-ticularly in genome analysis and simulation, and genome drug devel-opment. In addition, the Group isaggressively entering new fields, suchas call center operation services,which make use of voice-recognitiontechnology, and telephone transfersystem sales.
New businesses center on elec-tronics- and environment-relatedoperations. Electronics-related prod-ucts include PURE-ACE, a solventcast polycarbonate film usedin plastic LCD-related prod-ucts, and ELECLEAR, a plastic substrate made withPURE-ACE. Group companyTeijin Solufill Limited focuseson specialty engineering films.New businesses also contribute to theCompany’s other businesses, such ashealth care and environmental services,through such products as Ultressa, a
compact high-pressure canis-ter used in HOT systems andfor fuel tanks in natural-gas-powered vehicles, and Metton,a resin for large, moldedproducts, such as home-useseptic tanks and such servicesas environmental analysis ofdioxin and other toxins,offered by Teijin Eco-scienceLimited.
New ProduOther Busi
New Products and Other Businesses
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NEW INFOCOM DIVERSIFIES OPERATIONS
Infocom, the surviving entity after the April2001 merger of Teijin Systems Technology Co.,Ltd., and the former Infocom, resumed prepara-tions for an initial public offering (IPO) immedi-ately after the merger. As a consequence, it becamethe first company ever in Japan to have a mergerand an IPO within a one-year period. The firm,whose share price has remained stable since it list-ed on March 19, 2002, will form the core ofTeijn’s IT Business Group while at the same timefulfill its role as a listed company by expanding itsoperations intonew fields andtaking on newchallenges.
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IT
Content for mobile phone companiesRinging tone melodies, news, FanNavi celebrityinformation e-mail service, TicketNavi ticketagency and short message services
Show N Tel CTI system construction software
SpeechMania Natural conversation-based voicerecognition system
SpeakEZ Voice recognition technology-basedidentity validation systems
PICS A medicine dosage instruction support system
DICS A system to support clinical testing on druginteraction
Medi-Bank Post-discharge summary and medicalexamination information management system
GeneLime High-capacity, total-solution genomicinformation analysis system
GIAS Internet-based high-precision genetic information retrieval services
Eprise Participant Server Web site content man-agement tool that enables the creation and amendment of content from all browsers
PitBull (Trusted OS) Security system for Web platforms
MyQuick, Open Text High-speed full text retrieval net-work filing systems
InfoLib System for building electronic libraries
EO (Everything Over IP) A new telecommunications network service using the IP net
TOPAM Patent management system providing support for the strategicuse of patent information
NEOSS Client/server electronic output support system
New Businesses
PURE-ACE (Solvent cast polycarbonate film) Outstanding opticalproperties, the absence of foreign substances within the filmand a uniform thickness suit this film to applications in theoptical field. Its integrated production, from flow-casting tostretching, make it suitable for use in LCD-related products,such as optical compensation film and plastic substrates, as wellas an increasing number of other applications.
ELECLEAR (Plastic LCD film substrate) Manufacturedwith optical isotropic polycarbonate film and featuring anoxygen and steam barrier coating and clear conductive finish.Plastic LCDs are popular for use in pagers, mobilephones and personal digital assistants because of theirlight weight, thinness and resistance to breakage.
Solupor/Solufill (Super high-molecular-weightporous polyethylene film) Engineering film with a molecular weightof 5 million to 7 million. There are two types available: Solupor, withhigh microporosity and toughness achieved through two-way drawingand Solufill, kneaded with inorganic substances. Marketed by TeijinSolufill mainly for electronics-related industries.
Metton (Polydicyclopentadiene resin) A two-liquid thermosettingresin manufactured and marketed by Teijin Metton Co., Ltd. Facilitatesquick molding of large, complicated parts.
Ultressa (FRP composite vessels) Lightweight and safe, these high-pressure vessels— manufactured by SCI and imported and marketed byTeijin— incorporate aerospace technology. Typically used in respiratorydevices and other life-support systems, including oxygen supply equip-ment and natural-gas-powered automobiles.
Environmental analysis services Consulting services provided byTeijin Eco-science. Analysis of dioxin and other toxins in the environ-ment, as well as soil and groundwater assessment.
Content for mobilephones
Mobile phones madewith PURE-ACEand ELECLEAR
Infocom softwareproducts
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Corporate OrganizationTeijin Limited
(As of July 1, 2002)
● Public Relations &
● Corporate Strategy & Planning Office Investor Relations Office
● Polymer Research & Development Center
● Intellectual Property Center
● Engineering Center
● Logistics Center ● Teijin Logistics Co., Ltd.
● Teijin Creative Staff Co., Ltd.
● Teijin Holdings USA Inc.
● Teijin Holdings Netherlands B.V.
● Teijin Finance Limited
● Teijin Shokusan Co., Ltd.
● Textile Fibers ● Teijin Fibers Limited ● Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Limited
Business Group● Teijin (Thailand) Limited
● P.T. Teijin Indonesia Fiber Corporation
● Akra Teijin S.A. de C.V.
● Industrial Fibers ● Aramid Division ● Teijin Twaron B.V.
Business Group● Industrial Yarn Division ● DuPont Teijin Advanced
● Cordley Department Papers (Japan) Limited
● Carbon Fiber Division ● Toho Tenax Co., Ltd.
● Fiber Products ● NI Teijin Shoji Co., Ltd.
Marketing Business Group ● Teiken Limited
● Films Business Group ● Teijin DuPont Film ● Teijin DuPont Films Japan Limited
Global Joint Ventures
● DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership
● DuPont Teijin Films U.K. Limited
● DuPont Teijin Films Luxembourg S.A.
● Plastics Business Group ● Teijin Chemicals Limited
● Teijin Polycarbonate Singapore Pte Ltd.
● Medical & ● Pharmaceutical ● Pharmaceutical Research, Development & Technology Division
Pharmaceutical
Business Unit
● Pharmaceuticals Marketing Division
Business Group
● Home Health Care ● Home Health Care Research, Development & Technology Division
Business Unit
● Home Health Care Marketing Division
● Machinery & Engineering ● Teijin Seiki Co., Ltd.
Business Group
● Teijin Engineering Limited
● New Business Development Business Group
● IT Business Group ● Infocom Corporation
DivisionBusiness Unit
President & CEO
CTO
CMO
CFO
CHO
CIO
CESHO
Corporate Officer Meeting
Management Committee
Corporate Ethics Committee
Strategic MaterialsManagement Meeting
Group ESH Committee
RM Committee
Human ResourcesCommittee
Board ofDirectors
Chairman
AdvisoryBoard
Board ofAuditors
CEO: Chief Executive OfficerCTO: Chief Technology OfficerCMO: Chief Marketing OfficerCFO: Chief Financial OfficerCHO: Chief Human Resources OfficerCIO: Chief Information OfficerCESHO: Chief Environment, Safety & Health Officer
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Domestic Factories and Research CentersFactoriesTeijin LimitedIwakuni Factory2-1, Hinode-cho, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 740-8511, JapanTel: +81-827-24-6500 Fax: +81-827-24-5220
Mihara Factory1-1, Enichi-cho 1-chome, Mihara, Hiroshima 723-8611, Japan Tel: +81-848-63-3111 Fax: +81-848-63-3127
Matsuyama Factory77, Kita-Yoshida-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-8530, Japan Tel: +81-89-971-1000 Fax: +81-89-971-6446
Teijin Fibers LimitedMatsuyama Factory2345, Nishi-Habu-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-8536, Japan Tel: +81-89-973-7700 Fax: +81-89-973-7710
Tokuyama Factory1-1, Yuka-cho, Tokuyama, Yamaguchi 745-0813, Japan Tel: +81-834-25-4555 Fax: +81-834-25-2233
Toho Tenax Co., Ltd.Mishima Factory234, Kamitogari, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka 411-8720, JapanTel: +81-55-986-1200 Fax: +81-55-988-2302
Teijin DuPont Films Japan LimitedGifu Factory1357, Nanjo, Anpachi-cho, Anpachi-gun,Gifu 503-0123, JapanTel: +81-584-64-5900 Fax: +81-584-64-4610
Utsunomiya Factory13-1, Kiyohara Kogyo Danchi, Utsunomiya,Tochigi 321-3231, JapanTel: +81-28-667-5411 Fax: +81-28-667-5410
Ibaraki Factory920-84 Serizawa, Tamatsukuri-machi,Namekata-gun, Ibaraki 311-3501, JapanTel: +81-299-36-2111 Fax: +81-299-36-2150
Teijin Chemicals LimitedMatsuyama Factory77, Kita-Yoshida-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-8041, JapanTel: +81-89-973-7100 Fax: +81-89-973-0257
Mihara Factory1-20, Enichi-cho 1-chome, Mihara,Hiroshima 723-0015, JapanTel: +81-848-63-9551 Fax: +81-848-63-5634
Teijin Seiki Co., Ltd.Tsu Factory594, Icchoda, Katada-machi, Tsu, Mie 514-8533, JapanTel: +81-59-237-4600 Fax: +81-59-237-4610
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1110-1, Miyashiro, Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu 503-2192, JapanTel: +81-584-22-3121 Fax: +81-584-22-1534
Gifu Factory No. 21414, Goshono, Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu 503-2121, JapanTel: +81-584-22-2111 Fax: +81-584-23-1532
Research CentersTeijin LimitedTokyo Research Center3-2, Asahigaoka 4-chome, Hino, Tokyo 191-8512, Japan Tel: +81-42-586-8113 Fax: +81-42-587-2578
Iwakuni Research Center2-1, Hinode-cho, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 740-8511, Japan Tel: +81-827-24-6543 Fax: +81-827-24-6564
Osaka Research Center4-1, Minohara 3-chome, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0006, Japan Tel: +81-726-43-1133 Fax: +81-726-43-1135
Teijin Chemicals LimitedPlastics Technical Center4-13, Ohnodai 1-chome, Midori-ku,Chiba 267-0056, JapanTel: +81-43-295-4400 Fax: +81-43-295-4446
Teijin DuPont Films Japan LimitedFilm Research Center37-19, Oyama 3-chome, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 229-1105, JapanTel: +81-42-772-8200 Fax: +81-42-771-9854
Overseas OfficesTeijin Holdings USA Inc.101 East 52nd Street, 27th Fl., New York, NY 10022, U.S.A.Tel: +1-212-308-8744 Fax: +1-212-308-8902
Teijin Holdings Netherlands B.V. De Boelaan 7, Official,1083HJ Amsterdam, The NetherlandsTel: +31-20-6465996 Fax: +31-20-6427675
Teijin Holdings UK PLC Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,London W1J 6BD, U.K.Tel: +44-20-7869-8295 Fax: +44-20-7869-8136
Teijin Limited Beijing Office Room 609, Chang Fu Gong Office Bldg.,Jia-26, Jian Guo Men Wai St., Beijing, 100022, PRCTel: +86-10-6513-9021 Fax: +86-10-6513-9025
Teijin Desenvolvimento Agro-Pecuário Ltda.Rua Abilio Soares, 233, andar 12,Conjunto 121, S o Paulo, SP 04005-900 BrazilTel: +55-11-889-8899 Fax: +55-11-889-8763
Major Subsidiaries and AffiliatesFibers and TextilesTeijin Fibers LimitedManufacture and sale of polyester raw materials andpolyester fibers and textiles for apparel use6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-8587, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-2650 Fax: +81-6-6268-2634
Teijin Modern Yarn Co., Ltd.Processing and sale of yarn for various textiles 6-349, Imae-cho, Komatsu, Ishikawa 923-8550, JapanTel: +81-761-22-0935 Fax: +81-761-23-3638
Teijin Tecloth Limited Manufacture, processing and sale of woolen, worsted and polyester fabrics 22, Aza-Tsutsumi Soto, Oaza-Shikan,Sobue-cho, Nakajima-gun,Aichi 495-8510, JapanTel: +81-587-97-1101 Fax: +81-587-97-1119
Wako Limited Manufacture of synthetic woven fabrics 3-6, Tsuboe, Maruoka-cho, Sakai-gun,Fukui 910-0208, Japan Tel: +81-776-66-0688 Fax: +81-776-66-4955
Teijin Nestex LimitedDyeing and processing of synthetic woven and knitted fabrics Ro-131, Daishoji Kamifukuda-cho, Kaga,Ishikawa 922-8688, JapanTel: +81-761-72-7720 Fax: +81-761-72-7721
Teijin Tedy Co., Ltd. Production and processing of synthetic yarn 77, Kita-Yoshida-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-8041, JapanTel: +81-89-972-3479 Fax: +81-89-972-1333
Solotex CorporationManufacture and sale of PTT fiber2-6, Dojima Hama 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8205, JapanTel: +81-6-6347-3122 Fax: +81-6-6347-3123
Toho Tenax Co., Ltd. Manufacture and sale of carbon fiber38-16, Hongo 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8404, JapanTel: +81-3-5842-3700 Fax: +81-3-5842-3701http://www.tohotenax.com
Cordley Chemicals LimitedManufacture of artificial leather I-446, Nagahisa, Nagahisa-cho, Ota, Shimane 694-0041, JapanTel: +81-854-82-2222 Fax: +81-854-82-7544
Union Tire Cord Limited Processing of nylon and polyester tire cord 6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome,Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-8587, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-2894 Fax: +81-6-6268-2890
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Manufacture and sale of monofilaments 1-3, Nishi-Shimbashi 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003, JapanTel: +81-3-5521-1750 Fax: +81-3-3508-0040
Teijin DuPont Nylon LimitedManufacture, processing and sale of nylon fiber products 6-12, Minami-Hommachi 2-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-0054, JapanTel: +81-6-6282-1177 Fax: +81-6-6282-1044http://www.teijindupontnylon.co.jp
DuPont Teijin Advanced Papers (Japan)LimitedManufacture and sale of aramid papers to the domesticand Asia-Pacific markets 8-1, Shimo-Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0064, JapanTel: +81-3-5434-6607 Fax: +81-3-5434-6605
NI Teijin Shoji Co., Ltd. Import and export of fibers, industrial materials,machinery, chemicals and raw materials for fibers 8-14, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-8540, JapanTel: +81-6-6266-8011 Fax: +81-6-6244-1217http://www2.ni-teijinshoji.co.jp
Teijin Associa Retail Limited Retailing of men’s and women’s apparel and relatedproducts, and interior goods 8-6, Shinkawa 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033, Japan Tel: +81-3-3206-5811 Fax: +81-3-3206-5816http://www.tjnaso.co.jp
Folkner Limited Manufacture and sale of men’s apparel 23-17, Jingumae 6-chome, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 150-0001, JapanTel: +81-3-5766-6833 Fax: +81-3-5469-9766
Teiken Limited Manufacture and sale of supporters, underwear andother health-related garments 6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-8587, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-2130 Fax: +81-6-6268-2129
Teijin WOW Limited Manufacture and sale of jeans and pants 6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-8587, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-3188 Fax: +81-6-6268-3179http://www.teijin-wow.com
Teijin Evolte Co., Ltd. Import and sale of Trussardi-brand merchandise;manufacture and sale under license 11-1, Minami-Aoyama 6-chome, Minato-ku,Tokyo 107-0062, JapanTel: +81-3-5464-1061 Fax: +81-3-5464-0618
Texet Limited Manufacture and sale of materials for industrial use 25-15, Nihonbashi-Ningyocho 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0013, JapanTel: +81-3-3639-2226 Fax: +81-3-3629-2299
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Teijin DuPont Films Japan Limited Manufacture and sale of polyester film 1-1, Uchisaiwaicho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8585, JapanTel: +81-3-3506-4243 Fax: +81-3-3506-4378http://www.teijindupontfilms.com
Film Products Co., Ltd. Processing and treatment of film 1357, Nanjo, Anpachi-cho, Anpachi-gun,Gifu 503-0123, JapanTel: +81-584-64-2289 Fax: +81-584-64-2794
Teijin Chemicals LimitedManufacture and sale of polycarbonate resin, PET resinand other chemicals 2-2, Uchisaiwaicho 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011, JapanTel: +81-3-3506-4707 Fax: +81-3-3580-6680http://www.teijinkasei.co.jp
Hiroshima Plastic Limited Manufacture and sale of plastics 118 Aza-Komaruyama, Oaza-Yonemitsu,Happonmatsu-cho, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0133, JapanTel: +81-824-28-0048 Fax: +81-824-28-0052http://www.hiroshimaplastic.co.jp
WinTech Polymer Limited Manufacture and sale of PBT resin and glass fiber-reinforced PET resin 2-5, Kasumigaseki 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-6006, JapanTel: +81-3-3593-2451 Fax: +81-3-3580-0664http://www.wintechpolymer.co.jp
Pharmaceuticals and Home Health CareTeysan Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Manufacture and sale of medical and pharmaceuticalproducts to doctors 1-5, Nihonbashi-Honcho 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023, JapanTel: +81-3-3242-2311 Fax: +81-3-3242-3266http://www.teysan.co.jp
Teijin Home Healthcare East Japan Limited Home health-care services in the Tohoku and Kanetsu areas11-27, Kami-Ochiai 2-chome,Saitama 338-0001, JapanTel: +81-48-851-6366 Fax: +81-48-851-6355
Teijin Home Healthcare Tokyo Limited Home health-care services in the Tokyo and Koshin areas1-3, Nishi-Shimbashi 1-chome, Minato-ku,Tokyo 105-0003, JapanTel: +81-3-3506-4894 Fax: +81-3-3506-4869
Teijin Home Healthcare Central Japan LimitedHome health-care services in the Tokai and Hokuriku areas12-35, Izumi 1-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0001, JapanTel: +81-52-961-7610 Fax: +81-52-961-7578
Teijin Home Healthcare Kansai Limited Home health-care services in the Kansai area 2-5, Minami-Hommachi 2-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-0054, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-3384 Fax: +81-6-6268-3350
Teijin Home Healthcare West Japan Limited Home health-care services in the Chugoku and Shikoku areas 13-4, Nobori-cho, Naka-ku,Hiroshima 730-0016, JapanTel: +81-82-228-0691 Fax: +81-82-228-0568
Teijin Home Healthcare Kyushu Limited Home health-care services in the Kyushu area1-5, Hakata-eki Minami 2-chome, Hakata-ku,Fukuoka 812-0016, JapanTel: +81-92-481-2315 Fax: +81-92-471-6603
Machinery and EngineeringTeijin Seiki Co., Ltd. Manufacture and sale of precision equipment, aerospaceand oil hydraulic equipment and others3-1, Nishi-Shimbashi 3-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8628, JapanTel: +81-3-3578-7450 Fax: +81-3-3578-7470http://www.teijinseiki.co.jp
Teijin Seiki Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. Manufacture of textile machinery77 Kita-Yoshida-cho, MatsuyamaEhime 791-8513, JapanTel: +81-89-971-2121 Fax: +81-89-973-3033
TMT Machinery Co., Ltd.Sale of machines for manufacturing synthetic fibers6-26, Kitahama 2-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-0041, JapanTel: +81-6-6204-8370 Fax: +81-6-6204-8371
Toyo Jidoki Co., Ltd. Manufacture and sale of automatic packaging machines 18-6, Takanawa 2-chome, Minato-ku,Tokyo 108-0074, JapanTel: +81-3-5447-2396 Fax: +81-3-5447-2691http://www.tyj.co.jp
Teijin Engineering LimitedPlant engineering6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-8587, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-2227 Fax: +81-6-6268-2238http://www.teijin-eng.co.jp
Kure Kogyo Co., Ltd.Planning and manufacture of facilities 2-1, Hinode-cho, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 740-0014, JapanTel: +81-827-21-8111 Fax: +81-827-22-4743
IT and New BusinessesInfocom Corporation Information services and the development and sale of computer software11, Kanda-Surugadai 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 101-0062, JapanTel: +81-3-3518-3000 Fax: +81-3-3518-3900http://www.infocom.co.jp
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Manufacture and sale of engineering film 16-5, Nishi-Shimbashi 1-chome, Minato-ku,Tokyo 105-0003, JapanTel: +81-3-3503-3911 Fax: +81-3-3503-3914
Teijin Metton Co., Ltd. Manufacture and sale of Metton specialized resin 1-1, Uchisaiwaicho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8585, JapanTel: +81-3-3506-4133 Fax: +81-3-3506-4488
Teijin Eco-science Limited Environmental assessment, analysis and measurement 3-8, Mita 3-chome, Minato-ku,Tokyo 108-0073, JapanTel: +81-3-5440-4301 Fax: +81-3-5440-4307http://www.teijin-eco.co.jp
OthersTeijin Creative Staff Co., Ltd. Contracting out of personnel, administration, accounting and finance services6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-8587, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-2000 Fax: +81-6-6268-3210
Teijin Shokusan Co., Ltd. Building lessor, realtor and insurance agency 1-21, Toranomon 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, JapanTel: +81-3-3506-4923 Fax: +81-3-3595-0049
Teijin Finance Limited Financing 25-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo 163-0674, JapanTel: +81-3-5322-3050 Fax: +81-3-5322-3075
Teijin Logistics Co., Ltd. Transportation and warehouse operation 6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-8587, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-2070 Fax: +81-6-6268-2074
Teibi Limited Printing business and publicity agent6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku,Osaka 541-8587, JapanTel: +81-6-6268-2181 Fax: +81-6-6268-3017http://www.teibi.com
Teijin Technical Information Limited Research and translation of technical information and patents 1-1, Uchisaiwaicho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8585, JapanTel: +81-3-3506-4083 Fax: +81-3-3506-4477
Teijin Kosan Co., Ltd. Operation and management of welfare facilities 77, Kita-Yoshida-cho, Matsuyama,Ehime 791-8530, JapanTel: +81-89-971-2222 Fax: +81-89-971-2225
Gifu Kosan Co., Ltd. Operation and management of welfare facilities 1357, Nanjo, Anpachi-cho, Anpachi-gun, Gifu 503-0123, JapanTel: +81-584-64-5917 Fax: +81-584-64-6375
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P.T. Teijin Indonesia Fiber Corporation(TIFICO)JI, M.H. Thamrin, Kel Panunggangan,P.O. Box 485, Tangerang 15001, IndonesiaTel: +62-21-53120773 Fax: +62-21-53120774
Teijin Polyester (Thailand) Limited (TPL)
Teijin (Thailand) Limited (TJT)
Teijin Industrial Park (Thailand) Ltd. (TIP)
Teijin Cord (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TCT)
Teijin Unitika Spunbond (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(TUSCO)19th Floor, Ploenchit Tower, 898 PloenchitRoad, Lumpinee, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330,ThailandTel: +66-2-263-0700 (TPL, TJT, TIP, TCT)Tel: +66-2-263-0218 (TUSCO)Fax: +66-2-263-0710 (TPL, TJT, TIP, TCT)Fax: +66-2-263-0222 (TUSCO)
Thai Namsiri lntertex Co., Ltd. (TNI)2nd Floor No. 889, Thai C.C. Tower South Sathorn Road, Yannawa,Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, ThailandTel: +66-2-210-0789 Fax: +66-2-210-0777
Nantong Teijin Co., Ltd. Nantong Economic & TechnologicalDevelopment Zone, Nantong, Jiangsu, PRCTel: +86-513-3599888 Fax: +86-2-513-3597819
TMI Europe S.p.AVia Ettore Ara 1, 13100 Vercelli, ItalyTel: +39-0161-227301 Fax: +39-0161-227302
Akra Teijin S.A. de C.V.Ave. Ruiz Cortines y Priv., Roble No. 100,Monterrey, N.L., Mexico 64400Tel: +52-8389-3104 Fax: +52-8389-3107
Teijin Hong Kong Limited812-814 AIA Tower, New World Center,20 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong KongTel: +852-2739-9011 Fax: +852-2739-9708
P.T. Branta Mulia Teijin Indonesia (BTI)Jl. Pahlawan, Desa Karang Asem TimurCiteureup, Bogur 16810, IndonesiaTel: +62-21-8760864 Fax: +62-21-8760865
Tenax Fibers GmbH & Co. KGKasinostrasse, 19-21, D-42103 Wuppertal,GermanyTel: +49-202-322352 Fax: +49-202-322360http://www.tenax-fibers.com
Teijin Twaron B.V.Westervoortsedijk 73, P.O. Box 9600,6800 TC, Arnhem, The NetherlandsTel: +31-26-3662030 Fax: +31-26-3665854http://www.twaron.com
Teijin Monofilament Germany GmbHMax-Fischer Str. 11,86399 Bobingen, GermanyTel: +49-8234-992510 Fax: +49-8234-992112
Teijin Monofilament U.S., Inc.991 Mount Pleasant Road (29307), P.O. Box 5450, Spartanburg, SC 29304, U.S.A.Tel: +1-864-529-9206 Fax: +1-864-529-9279
DuPont Teijin Advanced Papers (Asia) Limited
DuPont Teijin Advanced Fibers (HK) Limited26/F, Tower 6, The Gateway,9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,Kowloon, Hong KongTel: +852-2734-5363 (Asia) Tel: +852-2734-5345 (HK)Fax: +852-2734-5486 (Asia/HK)
DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipBarley Mill Plaza 27, Wilmington, DE 19880-0027, U.S.A.Tel: +1-302-992-2998 Fax: +1-302-892-7253
DuPont Teijin Films Luxembourg S.A.P.O. Box 1681, L-1016 Luxembourg,Grand Duchy of LuxembourgTel: +352-2616-6212 Fax: +352-2616-6003
P.T. Indonesia Teijin DuPont FilmsJL.M.H. Thamrin, Kel. PanungganganKotamadya-Tangerang 15001, IndonesiaTel: +62-21-53122114 Fax: +62-21-53122116
DuPont Teijin Films U.K. LimitedDelberttie Road, Drungans, Dumfries DG2 8YA,Scotland, U.K.Tel: +44-1387-247-222 Fax: +44-1387-258-201
DuPont Teijin Films Netherlands B.V.Rozenburg Works,Harbour No. 5210, Merseyweg 12NL-3197 KG Botlek RT, The NetherlandsTel: +31-181-24-5000 Fax: +31-181-24-5183
DuPont Teijin Films China Limited26/F, Tower 6, The Gateway,9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,Kowloon, Hong KongTel: +852-2734-5345 Fax: +852-2369-8151
Teijin Polycarbonate Singapore Pte Ltd.152 Beach Road, #17-03/04, Gateway East,Singapore 189721Tel: +65-298-8381 Fax: +65-298-6652
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1915Nov. Azuma Industries Ltd. rayon plant
established. 1918Jun. Teikoku Rayon Co., Ltd., estab-
lished.1927Feb. Commenced operation of Iwakuni
Factory. Began production of rayonfilament.
1934Oct. Commenced operation of Mihara
Factory. Began production of rayonfilament.
1936May Production of rayon staple fibers
began at Iwakuni Factory.1938May Production of rayon staple fibers
began at Mihara Factory.1942Aug. Production of high tenacity rayon
yarn began at Mihara Factory.1949Jun. Production of rayon spun yarn
began at Iwakuni Factory.1950Nov. Production of high tenacity rayon
yarn began at Iwakuni Factory.1951Dec. Nagoya Factory established. Began
the production of rayon spun yarn.
1952Sep. Laboratories established (currently
the Iwakuni Research Center).1955Nov. Matsuyama Factory established and
the production of acetate filamentbegan.
1956Oct. Production of polyvinyl chloride
fiber Teviron began at IwakuniFactory.
1957Jan. Teijin and Toray Industries, Inc.,
licensed to introduce productiontechnologies for polyester fibers andfilms from ICI of the UnitedKingdom.
Jun. The trademark of polyester fibersdecided as Tetoron by Teijin andToray.
1958Jun. Production of Tetoron began at
Matsuyama Factory.1960Oct. Tokyo Research Laboratories (cur-
rently the Tokyo Research Center)established.Teijin Chemicals Ltd. began pro-duction of polycarbonate resin.
1962Jul. Licensed to introduce production
technologies for nylon 6 fromAllied Chemical Corp. of theUnited States.
Nov. Corporate name changed to TeijinLimited.
1963Nov. Production of nylon began at
Mihara Factory.1964Sep. Fiber and Textile Research
Laboratories (currently the OsakaResearch Center) established.
1967Sep. Established Tetoron production and
sales company Thai Tetoron Co.,Ltd. (currently Teijin Polyester(Thailand) Limited)
1968Apr. Tokuyama Factory (currently
Teijin Fibers Limited’s TokuyamaFactory) commenced operation andthe production of Tetoron staplefiber began.
1970Oct. Ehime Factory (currently the
Matsuyama Factory (South)) com-menced operation and the produc-tion of Tetoron filament began.
1971Apr. Production of meta-linked aramid
fiber TEIJINCONEX began atIwakuni Factory.
Aug. Operations of Gifu Factory (cur-rently Teijin DuPont Films JapanLimited’s Gifu Factory) com-menced and the production ofTetoron films began.
Oct. Production of rayon filament dis-continued.
1973Aug. Teijin Fher Medical Co., Ltd.,
jointly established with Germany’sBoehringer Ingelheim.
Oct. Established Tetoron production andsales company P.T. TeijinIndonesia Fiber Corporation.
Nov. Production of PBT resin, glassfiber-reinforced PET resin, began atIwakuni Factory.
1974Jun. Medical and Pharmaceutical
Division established. Teijin Institutefor Bio-Medical Research estab-lished.
1976Jan. Production of Tetoron staple fiber
began at Ehime Factory.1978Mar. Teijin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,
established. (Teijin Fher Medicaldissolved).
Apr. Production of PET resin for bottlesbegan.
May Operations of spun yarn discontin-ued. Nagoya Factory closed.
1980Feb. Teijin Pharmaceutical began to
market Venilon and Laxoberon.1982Oct. Mild-Sanso TO-40 oxygen concen-
trator introduced to the market.1983Oct. Teijin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,
merged with Teijin.Teijin Systems Technology Ltd.established.
1985Aug. Operations of Utsunomiya Factory
(currently Teijin DuPont Films’Utsunomiya Factory) commencedand production of Tetoron filmsbegan.
1987Jul. Matsuyama and Ehime factories
were integrated and namedMatsuyama Factory.
Sep. Production of Technora para-linkedaramid fibers began at MatsuyamaFactory.
1989Jul. Established weaving and dyeing
company Thai Namsiri IntertexCo., Ltd.
1990May Production of Teonex PEN film
began.1991Oct. Established joint-venture companies
in Europe and the United Stateswith DuPont of the United Statesto manufacture and market poly-ester films.Established Tetoron production andsales company Teijin (Thailand)Limited.
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1992Oct. Teijin Biomedical Laboratory
established in London.Teijin Global EnvironmentalCharter and Teijin GlobalEnvironmental Activity Goalsestablished.
1993Jun. Chiba Research Center (currently
Teijin Chemicals’ Plastics TechnicalCenter) established.Corporate philosophy and corpo-rate code of conduct established.
Nov. TMI Europe S.p.A. established inItaly with Mantero Seta S.p.A. ofItaly and Itochu Corp. of Japan, tomanufacture and market polyesterfilament fabrics.
1994Mar. Nantong Teijin Co., Ltd., estab-
lished in the PRC to manufactureand market polyester filament fabrics.
Sep. Established joint-venture companiesin Japan and Hong Kong withDuPont to manufacture and marketmeta-aramid papers.
1995Sep. Established a company jointly with
DuPont to manufacture and marketnylon fibers in Japan.
1996Mar. Established P.T. Indonesia Teijin
Films (currently P.T. IndonesiaTeijin DuPont Films) to manufac-ture and market Tetoron films.
Apr. Established a joint-venture compa-ny with DuPont to sell meta-linkedaramid fiber products in the PRC.
Oct. Commenced independent sales ofdrugs in Japan.
1997Apr. Established Teijin Unitika
Spunbond (Thailand) Co., Ltd.,jointly with Unitika Ltd., for themanufacturing and marketing ofpolyester spun bond.
May Teijin Polycarbonate SingaporePte Ltd. established jointly withTeijin Chemicals to manufactureand sell polycarbonate resins.
Dec. Together with DSM N.V. of theNetherlands, established DSMTeijin Solutech Limited (currentlyTeijin Solufill Limited) to importand market engineering films.
1998Jan. Established the Corporate Ethics
Committee.Dec. Signed agreement with Byk Gulden
Lomburg Chemische Fabrik GmbHof Germany to develop and marketspray-type inhalers and a steroidpreparation in Japan.
1999Feb. Established Teijin Evolte Co., Ltd.,
a joint venture with Trussardi,S.p.A., to handle sales of Trussardi-brand merchandise.
Apr. Acquired 50% interest in polyesterfilament manufacturer NovacorpS.A. of Mexico, and renamed itAkra Teijin S.A. de C.V.Decided to establish AdvisoryBoard and introduce corporate officer system.
Jun. Expanded the scope of a home hemodialysis system licensingagreement with U.S. firm Aksys,Ltd.
Jul. Increased equity stake in TeijinSeiki Co., Ltd., making the compa-ny a consolidated subsidiary.
Sep. Acquired an equity stake in TohoRayon Co., Ltd., now called TohoTenax Co., Ltd.
Oct. Signed a licensing agreement withTAP Holdings Inc. of the UnitedStates for a new therapeutic agentfor gout and hyperuricemia.
2000Jan. Polyester film joint venture with
DuPont launched operations inseven countries.Announced medium-term manage-ment plan, “Forward 2000.”
Feb. Increased equity stake in TohoTenax, making the company a con-solidated subsidiary.
Sep. Expanded basic license agreementfor new steroid inhalers with BykGulden.
Nov. Purchased the monofilaments busi-ness of Johns Manville Corporationof the United States and establishedTeijin Monofilament U.S., Inc.,and Teijin Monofilament GermanyGmbH.Reached a basic agreement to entera business tie-up with Japan HealthCare Services Co., Ltd.
2001Jan. WinTech Polymer Ltd., a PBT
resin and glass fiber-reinforced PETresin manufacturer established in ajoint venture with Polyplastics Co.,Ltd., commenced operations.Established Eitopia K.K., an e-commerce joint-venture companyfor the fibers and textiles industries.
Feb. Reestablished Twaron productsbusiness unit, acquired fromAcordis B.V. of the Netherlands, asTeijin Twaron B.V.
Apr. Teijin Shoji Co., Ltd., merged withan apparel division of Nissho IwaiCorp.Teijin Systems Technology mergedwith the former InfocomCorporation.Implemented restructuring to rein-force consolidated management.Increased stake in Akra Teijin,making the company a consolidatedsubsidiary.
May Announced Tetoron Global Strategy(TGS) Plan.
Aug. Began sales of new osteoporosistreatment Bonalon tablet (5mg).
Nov. Toru Nagashima takes over thepresidency of Teijin from ShosakuYasui, who becomes chairman.
2002Jan. DSM Teijin Solutech becomes a
wholly owned subsidiary and isreestablished as Teijin Solufill.
Feb. Announced plans to adopt a hold-ing company system in April 2003.
Mar. Subsidiary Infocom is listed on theJASDAQ market.Approval is received from theUnited States’ FDA to sell homehemodialysis systems.Withdrew from the acetate fibersbusiness.
Apr. Subsidiary Teijin Seiki and twopartners established a textilemachinery joint venture, TMTMachinery Co., Ltd.Apparel-use polyester fibers business was spun off as a separatecompany, Teijin Fibers.New chemical recycling operationswere launched at Teijin Fibers’Tokuyama Factory.
May Established Solotex Corporation, aPTT fibers joint venture, withAsahi Kasei Corporation.
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ChairmanShosaku Yasui
President and CEOToru Nagashima
Senior ManagingDirector and CTO
Noriaki Nagashima
Senior ManagingDirector and CIOAkira Masuyama
Managing Director and CHO
Mutsuhiko Yoshizumi
Managing Director and CESHO
Takashi Kishida
Director and CFONaoto Takano
DirectorMakoto Okitsu
DirectorKiyoshi Tsutsumi
DirectorTakanobu Fujii
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Board of Directors, Corporate Auditors, Corporate Officers and Advisory Board Members(As of June 20, 2002)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATE AUDITORS
Kunihiko NishimuraTadao AsakuraJunzo MatobaYoshikazu IkedaKiyoko Kinjo
ADVISORY BOARD
Shosaku YasuiJohn A. KrolSir Ronald HampelMichihiko KunihiroYuzaburo MogiMasaharu IkutaToru Nagashima
TEIJ IN GROUP CORPORATE OFFICERS
Superior Executive OfficersIsamu MatsudaToshio Naito Takayuki Katayama
Senior Executive OfficersKunio OkumuraHidekazu IzunomeAkihiro OhkataYoshichika YamadaShigeo Ohyagi
Executive OfficersTeruo BannoEiichiro KanekoMorio YamanakaAkio ToshikiyoYoji SuzukiTakashi YamagishiYosuke UdakaYoshinaga KarasawaYoshikuni UtsunomiyaAtsushi NumaTomoyuki Nakamura
Corporate OfficersTakashi MoritaKiyoshi ImaiHisaharu KogetsuTakao KawaiYasutoshi NoguchiSoichiro YanoMasaaki HojoJunji MoritaYozo AdachiShunichi TakedaMasaaki YaoHiroyuki IimuroKatsuhiko FuruyaKazuo KatsukiKazuyuki SakaiJun OkawaraNorio Kamei Mikio KashimotoKihachiro SanoAtsushi ImaizumiHaruo Akao
Established June 17, 1918
Head Offices Osaka Head Office6-7, Minami-Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-8587, JapanTokyo Head Office1-1, Uchisaiwaicho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8585, Japan
Common Stock Authorized 1,931,345,000 sharesIssued 928,298,872 sharesPaid-in Capital ¥70,788 millionShareholders 111,626
Employees Parent Company 4,252Consolidated Subsidiaries 19,774
Total 24,026
Stock Exchange Listings Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo
Stock Transfer Agent UFJ Trust Bank Limited, Corporate Agency Department
Dividends Dividends are usually declared in June and November. Dividends are usually paid in or about June and December.
Reports Available to Annual ReportShareholders and Fact BookInvestors Kessan Tanshin (Japanese summary financial report)
Report on Environment, Safety and Health
Annual Meeting The annual meeting of shareholders is usually held before the end of June in Osaka.
Independent Public Asahi & Co., Osaka, JapanAccountants
Teijin on the Internet http://www.teijin.co.jpTeijin’s web site offers a wealth of corporate and product information, including the latest annual report, financial results and corporate news.
Investor Relations If you have any questions or would like copies of any of ourreports, please contact:
JapanTeruki Nakajima General ManagerInvestor Relations Department1-1, Uchisaiwaicho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8585, JapanTel: +81-3-3506-4407 Fax: +81-3-3506-4150E-mail: [email protected]
OverseasTeijin Holdings UK PLCBerkeley Square House,Berkeley Square,London W1J 6BD, U.K.Tel: +44-20-7887-6227 Fax: +44-20-7869-8136
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