Asahi Kasei has announced an absorption-type merger between Asahi Kasei Advance Corp. and Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. Under this agreement, Teijin Frontier will remain the surviving company and will operate as a joint venture owned by Teijin (80%) and Asahi Kasei (20%) starting October 1, 2026.
Strategic Rationale Behind the Integration
Asahi Kasei Advance, founded in 2015, manages products such as fibers, chemicals and construction materials for the Asahi Kasei Group. However, sustained business expansion required a stronger platform. Teijin Frontier, with its combined trading and manufacturing capabilities, offers global procurement strength and expertise in high-performance fibers. Therefore, operating under Teijin Frontier is viewed as a more effective growth path than continuing independently.
Creating a Stronger, Integrated Business Platform
The integration will merge the business foundations, sales networks and customer relationships of both companies. This unified structure aims to enhance competitiveness, support long-term growth and deliver greater corporate value. By leveraging each company’s core strengths, the new entity will be positioned to drive sustainable value creation across apparel textiles, industrial materials and more.
Before the merger takes effect, Hangzhou Asahikasei Textiles Co., Ltd. will be transferred to Asahi Kasei Advance. Asahi Kasei confirmed that the integration will have no material impact on its consolidated earnings.
Corporate Profile After Integration
Surviving Company
• Company Name: TBD
• Location: TBD
• Representative: TBD
• Business Field: TBD
• Paid-in Capital: TBD
• Shareholders: Teijin 80%, Asahi Kasei 20%
• Fiscal Year-End: TBD
• Net Assets: TBD
• Total Assets: TBD
Company Profiles
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd.
• Representative: Yasunari Hirata, President & CEO
• Business Areas: Polyester yarn and fibers, textiles, apparel products, automotive materials, construction materials, lifestyle goods, and industrial supplies
• Location: Osaka, Japan
• Employees: 878
• Established: October 1, 2012
Asahi Kasei Advance Corp.
• Representative: Keiji Kasumi, President & Representative Director
• Business Areas: Trading, manufacturing and services in textiles, chemicals and construction materials
• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Employees: 553
• Established: April 1, 2015
Business Portfolio Transformation at Asahi Kasei
This integration aligns with Asahi Kasei’s medium-term management plan, “Trailblaze Together.” The company is sharpening its focus on capital efficiency and converting earlier investments into stronger earnings. As part of this shift, it is prioritizing core growth sectors such as pharmaceuticals, critical care, overseas housing and electronics.
Recent actions—including exiting the methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer business and expanding capacity for Pimel photosensitive polyimide—underscore the company’s disciplined transformation efforts. Together, these steps reinforce Asahi Kasei’s foundation for sustainable, profitable growth.
